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Shark - PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum With DuoClean Detect, Reveal Technology and Self-Cleaning Brushroll - Chimera
Average customer rating
4.6
(230 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 230 reviews
5 Stars
185
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Star
7
90%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Shark - PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum With DuoClean Detect, Reveal Technology and Self-Cleaning Brushroll - Chimera
Customer Rating
5
The BEST vacuum
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: hgcleaner
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 100% worth it. Literally love everything about this vacuum. The suction is the phenomenal. And the extra light is so helpful for making sure you pick up all the debris. Favorite thing is being able to take off the dust bucket and use the stick vacuum to get under the beds and sofas easily.
Plus, the whole vacuum put together is still really light and flexibly!
I haven’t had any hair get stuck get tangled on the brushes and they’re easy to wipe off and clean.
Definitely recommend this vacuum if you’re looking for an upgrade.
Plus, the whole vacuum put together is still really light and flexibly!
I haven’t had any hair get stuck get tangled on the brushes and they’re easy to wipe off and clean.
Definitely recommend this vacuum if you’re looking for an upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Great features.
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Just stop it!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great, Fun to watch dust bunnies (rolls of dog fur) being pulled from baseboards an inch away into the vacuum. It’s amazing. I like how it comes apart for low access clearance vacuuming. The appliance wand is great but not much suction, it works though. Easy to steer, like the auto flooring function. Beats our Dyson, thru it out. Easy to clean inside and out. Like the fragrance filter. The lights are great you can see what’s on the floor, especially at night so you won’t wake anyone up. It’s quiet & very versatile. What I don’t like is the textured rubber on the underside of the handle it starts to make my hand kind of raw after vacuuming a couple of rooms & I’m not grasping in tight. Also my index finger middle knuckle rubs on the opposing side of the handle so l have to hold the handle more near the back of it. Otherwise we love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
4
Handles a variety of Functions
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Cal_Diver_Dave
I like this vacuum cleaner's ability to handle a variety of functions. The one issue is that there is no motor-driven small power brush. The one that is available is only turbine-driven. They do not as well as a motor-driven brush, since they can stall if the brush itself slowed by the carpet.
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Beagle
we had just vacuumed last Sunday, received the new vacuum on Monday and vacuumed again.
It was amazing the amount of dog hair and dirt our old vacuum did not pick up.
My husband who likes to vacuum ( lucky me) was very impressed with the new model. We also like the color.
The only thing that we would like is if it had a brush attachment.
Thank you!
It was amazing the amount of dog hair and dirt our old vacuum did not pick up.
My husband who likes to vacuum ( lucky me) was very impressed with the new model. We also like the color.
The only thing that we would like is if it had a brush attachment.
Thank you!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Vacuum in my Home
on August 14, 2026
Posted by: Mom1227
from Michigan
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this vacuum because we have two Labrador’s and we vacuum several times a day. What’s amazing about this unit is the blue light that detects the hair, dust, and dirt that we miss. I’m obsessed with this feature. I love the flexibility of this vacuum and I’m confident that I’ve captured everything when I’m done.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
on August 13, 2026
Posted by: Princess70
from New Mexico
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this and it works as described. A lot of suction
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
4
Solid Upright Cleaner with a Few Practical Quirks
on August 13, 2026
Posted by: Dad28
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pros:
* Excellent cleaning performance across carpets, tile, and hardwood floors.
* Extremely simple setup with clear guides directly on the packaging and vacuum body.
* Easy to maneuver with smooth tilting and turning.
* Fun LED headlights (my kids love them!).
* Easy to empty canister.
Cons:
* Handheld exhaust vent blows strong air, which scatters loose pet hair and light debris before you can vacuum it.
* Uncomfortable rectangular handle that sits too close to the body, causing my knuckles to hit it while pushing and pulling.
* Awkward to carry up and down stairs with no natural grip point; feels heavy and puts tension on plastic snapping joints.
* Vacuum automatically shuts off if tilted too close to upright while backing up against a wall.
* Scent/purifier feature just smells like Febreze rather than feeling like a true air purifier.
* Excellent cleaning performance across carpets, tile, and hardwood floors.
* Extremely simple setup with clear guides directly on the packaging and vacuum body.
* Easy to maneuver with smooth tilting and turning.
* Fun LED headlights (my kids love them!).
* Easy to empty canister.
Cons:
* Handheld exhaust vent blows strong air, which scatters loose pet hair and light debris before you can vacuum it.
* Uncomfortable rectangular handle that sits too close to the body, causing my knuckles to hit it while pushing and pulling.
* Awkward to carry up and down stairs with no natural grip point; feels heavy and puts tension on plastic snapping joints.
* Vacuum automatically shuts off if tilted too close to upright while backing up against a wall.
* Scent/purifier feature just smells like Febreze rather than feeling like a true air purifier.
Cleaning & Performance
As an upright vacuum, this unit performs really well. It had no trouble tackling the carpet, tile, and wood surfaces throughout our home. However, it struggled a bit when cleaning stairs in stick vacuum mode. One minor frustration in upright mode occurs when backing up against a wall. If the handle gets tilted too close to fully upright, the vacuum automatically shuts itself off.
As an upright vacuum, this unit performs really well. It had no trouble tackling the carpet, tile, and wood surfaces throughout our home. However, it struggled a bit when cleaning stairs in stick vacuum mode. One minor frustration in upright mode occurs when backing up against a wall. If the handle gets tilted too close to fully upright, the vacuum automatically shuts itself off.
Handling & Build
The vacuum has a solid, sturdy weight to it, but it handles easily thanks to its smooth steering. That said, the handle design is my least favorite feature. It’s rectangular and sits in a position where my knuckles constantly hit the vacuum body during normal push and pull cleaning. It could definitely use a more ergonomic, comfortable grip.
Carrying it up and down stairs is also a bit awkward. There isn't a dedicated, comfortable place to grasp it, and because it has some weight, carrying it near the top handle makes me worry about putting too much stress on the plastic snap-together body.
The vacuum has a solid, sturdy weight to it, but it handles easily thanks to its smooth steering. That said, the handle design is my least favorite feature. It’s rectangular and sits in a position where my knuckles constantly hit the vacuum body during normal push and pull cleaning. It could definitely use a more ergonomic, comfortable grip.
Carrying it up and down stairs is also a bit awkward. There isn't a dedicated, comfortable place to grasp it, and because it has some weight, carrying it near the top handle makes me worry about putting too much stress on the plastic snap-together body.
Versatility & Modes
* Upright Mode: By far my preferred mode. It feels sturdy, cleans thoroughly, and the headlights are a great touch.
* Stick Mode: Works fine for quick reach, and was the most useful mode when attempting the stairs, though it felt average overall.
* Handheld Mode: My least favorite configuration. I currently only have the long crevice attachment, so another attachment might help, but as-is, it feels like an average hand vac. The biggest issue here is the exhaust vents. They blow air out so strongly that they tend to scatter nearby pet hair and light debris around the room before you can get the nozzle over it.
* Upright Mode: By far my preferred mode. It feels sturdy, cleans thoroughly, and the headlights are a great touch.
* Stick Mode: Works fine for quick reach, and was the most useful mode when attempting the stairs, though it felt average overall.
* Handheld Mode: My least favorite configuration. I currently only have the long crevice attachment, so another attachment might help, but as-is, it feels like an average hand vac. The biggest issue here is the exhaust vents. They blow air out so strongly that they tend to scatter nearby pet hair and light debris around the room before you can get the nozzle over it.
Setup, Maintenance & Scent Feature
Setup was an absolute snap (pun intended). There are clear visual instructions printed right on the box and on the vacuum itself. Emptying the dust bin is simple, though figuring out how to access the top filter inside the canister took a quick extra moment. As for the built-in scent/purifier feature, it wasn't for me; it mostly just makes the house smell like it was sprayed with Febreze during cleaning.
Setup was an absolute snap (pun intended). There are clear visual instructions printed right on the box and on the vacuum itself. Emptying the dust bin is simple, though figuring out how to access the top filter inside the canister took a quick extra moment. As for the built-in scent/purifier feature, it wasn't for me; it mostly just makes the house smell like it was sprayed with Febreze during cleaning.
Who Is This Best For?
My expectations are pretty simple. We have two kids and a dog that sheds year-round, so I need a dependable corded vacuum that can keep up with daily life and has easily replaceable parts so it stays running for as long as possible. The upright portion of this vacuum is very solid and gets the job done well, but the stick and handheld modes feel average at best. It is a good option if you primarily want a strong main upright vacuum, but keep the handle comfort and weight in mind if you have a multi-story home.
My expectations are pretty simple. We have two kids and a dog that sheds year-round, so I need a dependable corded vacuum that can keep up with daily life and has easily replaceable parts so it stays running for as long as possible. The upright portion of this vacuum is very solid and gets the job done well, but the stick and handheld modes feel average at best. It is a good option if you primarily want a strong main upright vacuum, but keep the handle comfort and weight in mind if you have a multi-story home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com
Customer Rating
5
Transformer transformed my cleaning
on August 13, 2026
Posted by: Kate the Great
from Atascadero, California
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m loving my new Shark Transformer vacuum. The stick vac and extended hand vac are so convenient to use. I don’t know how I ever cleaned without the detection system. Bravo!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sharkninja.com