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The compare table lists floor, edge, dirt and direction detect technology.","floor_heads":"Page names the redesigned DuoClean Detect nozzle with two brushrolls.","floor_head_light":"Page lists LED lights: yes.","pivoting_wand":"Page names the MultiFLEX wand for under-furniture reach and flex storage.","dustbin_capacity_l":"Spec table lists dust cup capacity 0.7 qt and the compare table 0.72 qt, which would be 0.68 L. The Ireland, New Zealand and Australia pages state 0.7 L and Vacuum Wars measured 700 ml, so 0.7 L is stored.","filter_type":"Spec table lists felt and washable foam filters before the motor and a HEPA filter after the motor.","whole_machine_filtration":"Page says the system seals away fine dust, debris, allergens and odors after every clean. Page says allergens means non-living matter. Vacuum Wars says the vacuum and the dock use the sealed system and passed its fog test.","battery_voltage_v":"Spec table lists 21.6 volts.","batteries_included":"Spec table lists one battery included.","runtime_claimed":"Up to 70 minutes. Page footnote says measured at the handvac in ECO mode. A handheld configuration counts as a non-motorized tool.","charge_time_0_100_min":"Spec table lists battery charge time 6 hours. The EU instruction book says about 6 hours.","auto_empty_dock":"Page says the auto-empty dock empties and charges the vacuum after each use.","dock_dust_capacity_l":"Compare table lists the base as 2 L for this model.","dock_dust_storage_days":"Page says the dock holds up to 45 days of dirt and debris.","docked_dimensions_mm":"Spec table lists 10.24 in L x 18.5 in W x 46.46 in H, which is 260.1 x 469.9 x 1180.1 mm. The UK and Australian pages list the docked vacuum as 26 cm wide and 45.5 to 47 cm deep, so the 18.5 in side is the depth.","docked_weight_kg":"Spec table lists weight 18.47 lbs, which is 8.38 kg. Top Ten Reviews lists the vacuum at 7.96 lb and the dock at 10.52 lb, which add up to 18.48 lb, so the figure is the vacuum in its dock.","markets":"US from this page, CA from the Canadian page, GB and IE from the UK and Ireland pages, AU and NZ from the Australian and New Zealand pages.","variants":"US row IP3251 with the box items from the spec table: 8 inch duster crevice tool, odor neutralizer puck, pet multi-tool, single accessory dock and battery with charging dock. Same page lists the compare price 549.99 USD, which is the current non-sale price and is not a launch price."}},{"url":"https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/61/61068ffc-a4f1-4e1d-a194-ec047256b272.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["power_modes","auto_suction_adjustment","dirt_detection","washable_filter","replaceable_battery","floor_head_light","dock_dust_container"],"notes":{"power_modes":"IP3000 Series quick start guide: the mode selection trigger toggles between ECO, DETECT and BOOST modes. The EU instruction book names the middle mode AUTO and the Australian page lists Detect (auto), Eco and Powerful.","auto_suction_adjustment":"Detect mode senses the environment and activates Dirt Detect, Edge Detect, Floor Detect and Light Detect automatically.","dirt_detection":"Dirt Detect identifies dirtier high-traffic areas and boosts suction power. The UI and nozzle lights show low, medium or heavy dirt.","washable_filter":"Filter cleaning says to rinse the HEPA filter with water only and let it air-dry for up to 48 hours.","replaceable_battery":"Note says you may purchase an extra battery and charger for the vacuum. The EU instruction book says to remove the battery before putting it in the charging sleeve.","floor_head_light":"Light Detect senses low light and illuminates dark areas. UI and nozzle lights are synched.","dock_dust_container":"Quick start guide shows emptying the dock dust bin by lifting out the bin and pressing its release button over the trash. The dock bin is lifted out and emptied by hand, so it has no bag in the guide."}},{"url":"https://www.mediaexpert.pl/products/files/73/7386668/instrukcja-obslugi-SHARK-PowerDetect-IP3251EUT.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["model_numbers","rated_power_w","battery_voltage_v","battery_capacity_mah","replaceable_battery","charge_time_0_100_min","runtime_claimed"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Polish instruction book titled for IP3251EUT, IP3000 series. Shark's code on the file is IP3251EUv2.","rated_power_w":"Technical specification lists voltage 21.6 V, motor power 380 W and nozzle power 120 W.","battery_voltage_v":"Safety point 43 says to use only battery Shark XBATR640EU (21.6V 3750mAh 81Wh).","battery_capacity_mah":"Safety point 43 states 21.6V 3750mAh 81Wh for the XBATR640EU battery. The US guide names XBATR640US. A Georgian retailer lists 2000 mAh, which no maker document states.","replaceable_battery":"Point 42 says to always make sure the battery has been taken out of the unit before it goes into the charging sleeve.","charge_time_0_100_min":"Charging section says a full charge takes about 6 hours.","runtime_claimed":"Charging section says the unit runs up to 70 minutes on a full charge. Modes are ECO for longest run time, AUTO and BOOST for maximum suction."}},{"url":"https://www.sharkninja.ca/shark-powerdetect-cordless-vacuum-clean-empty-system/IP3251C.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["model_numbers","variants","markets","dimensions_mm","warranty_years"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Canadian model IP3251C.","dimensions_mm":"Spec table lists 40.69 cm L x 26.01 cm W x 116 cm H for the vacuum alone. Shark's US catalog sheet lists 16.02 x 10.24 x 45.67 in, which is the same size. The Australia and New Zealand pages list the stick as 38 cm deep and 115 cm high.","variants":"Canadian row. Box: 8 inch duster crevice tool, odour neutralizer cartridge and pet multi-tool. Price is in CAD and is not stored.","warranty_years":"Page lists a five year limited warranty and two years on parts."}},{"url":"https://www.sharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerdetect-clean-empty-cordless-vacuum-cleaner-ip3251ukt/IP3251UKT.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["model_numbers","variants","markets","colors","docked_dimensions_mm","docked_weight_kg","warranty_years"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"UK model IP3251UKT, sold as PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Pet Vacuum Cleaner.","colors":"Page lists colour White / Java Grey.","docked_dimensions_mm":"Text lists L 26 cm x W 47 cm x H 118 cm and the spec table 26.29 x 47.19 x 117.7 cm for the vacuum with its dock. The 26 cm side is the width, as the New Zealand page lists the docked vacuum as 26 cm wide and 45.5 cm deep.","docked_weight_kg":"Text lists weight 8.4 kg, with the vacuum and the Auto-Empty Base.","warranty_years":"Text says a 5 year guarantee upon registration, 2 years for batteries in the UK and ROI.","variants":"UK and Ireland row IP3251UKT. Box: main unit, Auto-Empty Base, duster crevice tool, multi surface tool, motorised pet tool, lithium-ion battery, anti-odour cartridge and 1 x charger. The spec table lists weight 3.71 kg for the vacuum, which is not stored."}},{"url":"https://sharkclean.ie/products/shark-powerdetect-clean-empty-cordless-pet-vacuum-cleaner-ip3251ukt","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","variants","self_standing","dock_dust_capacity_l","dock_dust_storage_days","charge_time_0_100_min","washable_filter","dustbin_capacity_l","markets"],"notes":{"gtins":"Page lists barcode 0622356283137 for IP3251UKT.","self_standing":"FAQ on storage says to fold the vacuum over 180 degrees with the Flexology release button, and the vacuum then stands alone in this position.","dock_dust_capacity_l":"FAQ says the Auto Empty Dock has a storage capacity of 2 L and stores up to 45 days of dirt and debris.","dock_dust_storage_days":"FAQ says up to 45 days of dirt and debris.","charge_time_0_100_min":"FAQ says the battery takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge.","washable_filter":"FAQ says all filters on the vacuum and on the Auto Empty Dock are washable.","dustbin_capacity_l":"FAQ says the dust cup holds 0.7 L.","variants":"Ireland sells IP3251UKT. FAQ says the vacuum with its floor nozzle weighs 3.6 kg and the dock weighs 5.0 kg. The box list on this page names other tools than the UK page and is not used.","markets":"Ireland."}},{"url":"https://sharkclean.co.nz/products/shark-cordless-powerdetect-clean-empty-system-ip3251","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["variants","colors","markets","docked_dimensions_mm","docked_weight_kg","weight_kg","power_modes","wet_cleaning"],"notes":{"colors":"Page lists colour Brass.","docked_dimensions_mm":"Spec table lists the docked vacuum as 117.5 cm H x 26 cm W x 45.5 cm D.","docked_weight_kg":"Spec table lists weight with dock 8.4 kg.","weight_kg":"Spec table lists the stick at 3.6 kg. The Ireland FAQ says the same and the Shark expert on Best Buy says 7.96 lb.","power_modes":"Spec table lists settings Detect (auto), Eco and Powerful. The US guide names the top mode Boost.","wet_cleaning":"The New Zealand add-ons and the in-the-box list name no wet head.","variants":"New Zealand and Australia row IP3251ANZ. The Australian page ninjakitchen.com.au shows the same spec table. Box: duster crevice tool, pet multi-tool, motorised hand tool and a fragrance puk. The stick is listed as 115 cm H x 26 cm W x 38 cm D.","markets":"New Zealand and Australia."}},{"url":"https://ninjakitchen.com.au/products/shark-cordless-powerdetect-clean-empty-system","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","model_numbers"],"notes":{"gtins":"Page data lists barcode 0622356312400 and SKU IP3251ANZ.","model_numbers":"Australian SKU IP3251ANZ."}},{"url":"https://sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/5ea1685c-d946-42ea-bdd0-e3443f0d51a9/en-US/product/IP3252/IP3252/","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","model_numbers","variants"],"notes":{"gtins":"Shark's 2026 catalog sheet for IP3252, titled Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System, lists UPC 622356670586.","model_numbers":"IP3252 carries the same system name and 70 minute ECO run time text as IP3251. Target lists IP3252 as the white version.","variants":"IP3252 row, white. Catalog sheet lists the product-only size as 16.02 x 10.24 x 45.67 in and weight 8.22 lb."}},{"url":"https://www.toptenreviews.com/shark-cordless-powerdetect-clean-empty-system-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["launch_price_usd","display","dock_dust_container","docked_weight_kg","dustbin_capacity_l","release_date"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Review of IP3251 published 28 December 2024 says the retail price is 499.99 USD. The same review says it is often on sale. A later list price of 549.99 USD is on the maker page. Price is before sales tax.","display":"Top panel shows the active mode with a leaf for Eco, a white circle for Detect and a red circle for Boost, plus a white battery bar. No numbers or text.","dock_dust_container":"Reviewer says the dock is a bagless option with a 2 liter bin.","docked_weight_kg":"Reviewer lists the vacuum at 7.96 lb and the dock at 10.52 lb.","dustbin_capacity_l":"Reviewer lists the vacuum dust cup at 0.74 qt.","release_date":"Review published December 2024 and the model was shown at IFA in September 2024."}},{"url":"https://www.bestbuy.com/site/questions/shark-powerdetect-clean-empty-cordless-stick-vacuum-auto-empty-system-with-powerful-suction-dark-gray/6599390","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["weight_kg"],"notes":{"weight_kg":"A SharkNinja Product Expert answers on the Best Buy IP3251 questions page that the vacuum alone, without its Auto-Empty dock, weighs 7.96 lbs, which is 3.61 kg. The Australia, New Zealand and Ireland pages state 3.6 kg, and Top Ten Reviews lists 7.96 lb. The Canada and UK pages list 3.72 and 3.71 kg and Shark's US catalog sheet for IP3252 lists a product-only weight of 8.22 lb. These figures are 0.1 kg higher and no document says why. The 7.96 lb figure is stored, with the stick and floor nozzle as the configuration."}},{"url":"https://www.smarthouse.com.au/ifa-2024-shark-unveils-new-powerdetect-vacuum-range","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["release_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"IFA 2024 article dated 6 September 2024 says the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty cordless vacuum is currently available in the US and claims up to 70 minutes of uninterrupted cleaning. Its price of 449.99 USD is not stored since the article does not say which version it names."}},{"url":"https://vacuumwars.com/is-the-shark-powerdetect-clean-and-empty-any-good/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["measured_carpet_sand_pickup_pct","measured_runtime_max_power_min","measured_noise_max_db","measured_handle_weight_g","whole_machine_filtration","dock_dust_container","replaceable_battery","floor_head_light","dirt_detection","pivoting_wand"],"notes":{"measured_carpet_sand_pickup_pct":"Vacuum Wars deep carpet test: sand embedded in medium-pile carpet, max power, fixed passes, bin weighed before and after. The PowerDetect scored a perfect 100 percent. One set of results covers IP3251 and IP1251, the same vacuum without the dock.","measured_runtime_max_power_min":"Vacuum Wars says it ran for 13 minutes on maximum power with the floor head attached. Its Speed review table also lists 13 minutes for this model.","measured_noise_max_db":"Spec line on the review lists noise level 82 db. Text says at max power the noise level was slightly above average. Distance and weighting are not stated.","measured_handle_weight_g":"Spec line on the review lists handle weight 1804 gr.","whole_machine_filtration":"Both the vacuum and the auto-empty bin use the complete-seal system, which passed the Vacuum Wars fog evaluation.","dock_dust_container":"Reviewer says the dock empties the bin into a bagless 45-day container.","replaceable_battery":"Review describes a detachable battery for easy charging and replacements.","floor_head_light":"Review lists LED lights on the front for improved visibility.","dirt_detection":"Review lists Dirt Detect, Floor Detect, Direction Detect and Edge Detect.","pivoting_wand":"Review describes the MultiFLEX wand that glides under furniture and folds for storage."}},{"url":"https://vacuumwars.com/shark-powerdetect-speed-clean-empty-review/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["measured_airflow_wand_cfm","measured_sealed_suction_inh2o","measured_unsealed_suction_kpa"],"notes":{"measured_airflow_wand_cfm":"Vacuum Wars power test table in the Speed review, column PowerDetect, which is the flagship Clean & Empty: wand airflow 50 CFM on the highest setting, anemometer test.","measured_sealed_suction_inh2o":"Same table and text: 112 inches of water lift measured with the flagship PowerDetect.","measured_unsealed_suction_kpa":"Text says the flagship PowerDetect measured 0.29 kPa at the floorhead. Vacuum Wars uses a test board with a small hole and a manometer."}}],"fields_filled":45,"updated":"2026-10-14"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}