Shark PowerDetect Cordless Pet Vacuum Cleaner IP1251UKT

Pet hair is the nemesis of most cordless vacuums — fibres wrap around the brush roll, suction drops, and you spend as much time cleaning the machine as the floor. The Shark PowerDetect IP1251UKT addresses this directly with its DuoClean Detect system: two brush rolls paired with onboard sensors that read floor type in real time and automatically boost suction by up to 75% when it detects heavier debris or denser carpet pile. That's not a gimmick — it means the vacuum is doing the thinking so you don't have to manually switch modes mid-clean, which genuinely changes how you move through a home with mixed flooring and a moulting pet.

Who Is This For?

This is built for households with pets and genuinely varied floor surfaces — hard floors leading into rugs, carpet in bedrooms, awkward transitions between the two. It suits someone who vacuums frequently enough to appreciate automation but is frustrated by budget cordless machines that lose suction the moment they hit a thick rug. If you live in a small flat with one floor type and no pets, you're paying for technology that won't earn its keep — a simpler cordless at half the price would serve you just as well.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the self-adjusting suction as the standout feature in real-world use, noting it handles long pet hair with far less tangling than previous vacuums they've owned. The runtime on a full charge draws positive comments for a machine this powerful. The most common gripe is weight — it's noticeably heavier than rival cordless models, which makes extended overhead cleaning or stair work genuinely tiring over time.

The Deal

At £299.99 — down from £499.99 — you're saving £200, which sounds dramatic until you check the price history: with 114 data points tracked, the average sits at just £303.50, meaning this model has spent most of its life close to today's price rather than anywhere near the £499.99 RRP. It has never dropped below £299.99, so this is the floor price, not a fleeting flash deal. For more context on how it stacks up against rivals, see our best cordless vacuum deals and best Shark deals guides. A solid price for a capable machine — just don't let the inflated "was" price do the heavy lifting.