Shark has introduced two robot vacuum and mop combos to its PowerDetect lineup: the PowerDetect NeverTouch and PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro. While these offerings share many core features with the original PowerDetect robot vacuum, the new designs include mopping functionalities and added features in the automated base stations for water management.
Shark PowerDetect
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The Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum stands out for its solid pickup performance on hard floors as well as carpets, using “DirtDetect,” “FloorDetect,” and “EdgeDetect” features to optimize cleaning where it’s needed most. Its bagless auto-empty bin holds up to 60 days’ worth of debris and eliminates the need for buying replacement bags. Strong airflow, a HEPA anti-allergen seal, and odor neutralization make it a great option for containing fine dust. However, its smaller battery capacity may require multiple charges for large homes, and its obstacle avoidance system—though handy—does not match more advanced flagship models. See additional info
Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro
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Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro
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The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro (model RV2920XE) combines vacuuming and mopping with a self-emptying and self-refilling base. Its NeverTouch Pro base washes the mop with 185 °F water and dries with 175 °F air, holds up to 60 days of debris, and auto-refills the water tank for up to 30 days. It features six PowerDetect technologies including Dirt Detect for hidden dirt, Edge Detect for edge-to-edge cleaning, Floor Detect for surface type awareness, and NeverStuck Charged which lifts the mop and navigates obstacles. The unit offers up to 3 hours of runtime on a single charge, supports app control and voice assistants, and includes a washable pre-motor filter. See additional info
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
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The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro is engineered for up to 30 days of hands-free maintenance via a 60-day-capacity HEPA self-emptying bin and a 30-day water-tank auto-refill system. It features “5 Intelligent Cleaning Technologies” including DirtDetect (boosts suction on high-debris areas), StainDetect (multiple mop passes on stains), EdgeDetect (blasts air at edges and extends the mop pad up to one inch), and lifts itself across thresholds and keeps the mop pad off carpets for full-home coverage. Built for pet-friendly homes, the base captures and traps 99.97% of allergens down to 0.3 microns and uses Odor Neutralizer technology alongside antimicrobial mopping pads to resist bacteria and mold. Obstacle avoidance is handled by an advanced 3D sensor and 360° LiDAR system, and via app control you can schedule cleanings, define no-go zones, create maps and target specific spots. See additional info
Key Features
The PowerDetect robot vacuum series incorporates advanced cleaning technologies to detect and react to hidden dirt, adapt to different floor types, and navigate:
- FloorDetect optimizes brush roll engagement based on floor type to maximize cleaning performance.
- DirtDetect technology senses unseen debris, automatically boosting suction and making additional cleaning passes as needed.
- EdgeDetect uses air blasts to pull debris from corners and edges into the cleaning path.
- NeverStuck Technology allows the robot to lift itself over obstacles, thresholds, and carpets, preventing it from getting stuck and ensuring full-home coverage.
Additional details about PowerDetect series technologies are available here: Shark Unveils New PowerDetect Robot Vacuum
New PowerDetect with Mopping
Unlike the first PowerDetect robot vacuum, the NeverTouch and NeverTouch Pro models include mopping features, making them both robot vacuum and mop combos. Each comes with automated base stations designed to manage water, collect debris, and reduce the frequency of manual maintenance.
The key difference between the two is that the NeverTouch Base dries the mop pads, and the NeverTouch Pro Base both washes and dries the mop pads.
Additional Features
- Pet-Friendly: All of the Shark PowerDetect models are engineered to capture 99.97% of pet allergens and dust with a HEPA filter, and they include odor-neutralizing technology.
- Object Detection and LiDAR Mapping: Each model comes with object detection and 360-degree LiDAR vision, to enable accurate mapping of the home, even in low-light conditions.
Specifications Overview
The new Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch™ (model RV2820YE) and NeverTouch™ Pro (model RV2820ZE) share similar technical specifications. These include:
- Cleaning Path Width: 5.69 inches
- Dust Cup Capacity: 0.33 quarts
- Amperage: 5.42 amps
- Weight: 20.12 lbs (NeverTouch) and 25 lbs (NeverTouch Pro)
- Product Dimensions: 19.21 in L x 13.39 in W x 14.51 in H (NeverTouch), 18.8 in L x 14.33 in W x 17.56 in H (NeverTouch Pro)
These specs are from the Shark website.
For more information about these releases, please refer to Shark’s press release.
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