QUICK SUMMARY
Shark has launched the PowerDetect Transformer, its 3-in-1 vacuum cleaner.
Priced at $529.99, the Shark PowerDetect Transformer easily switches into an upright, stick and handheld vacuum to offer different cleaning modes in one device.
Shark has expanded its PowerDetect line-up with the PowerDetect Transformer, and it’s a real triple threat. The new 3-in-1 vacuum cleaner is the brand’s most versatile model yet, turning into upright, stick and handheld models with a simple click.
I’ve tested many vacuums during my time as T3’s Home Editor, including types like upright, cordless, stick and handheld. I always come across one major problem which is that switching a vacuum cleaner into a handheld one is fiddly and requires far too many accessories.
But the Shark PowerDetect Transformer seems to have solved that problem, and made it far easier to switch vacuum cleaner types and modes. As a 3-in-1 device, the Shark PowerDetect Transformer starts as an upright vacuum with a removable canister and bin that you can detach with a click. From there, it turns into a stick vacuum which can easily fold down to get underneath furniture.
But that’s not all. The Shark PowerDetect Transformer turns into a handheld vacuum by simply removing the main wand, so you can use it to clean your stairs and inside your car. It comes with a crevice tool accessory for handheld use, which is much simpler and more streamlined than other handheld vacuums which usually come with too many accessories.
The main benefit from this clever design – other than getting three cleaning types in one – is that each mode has its own use. As an upright vacuum, the Shark PowerDetect Transformer has a stronger suction which makes it better suited for cleaning carpets. As a stick vacuum, the Shark PowerDetect Transformer is slimmer and more lightweight, so it’s easier to get into hard-to-reach areas and for you to carry around.
When removing the main bin from the upright vacuum, the Shark PowerDetect Transformer uses a smaller dust bin when in stick and handheld mode which is located near the handle. Once you assemble it into upright mode, the smaller bin automatically empties into the main bin so you only have to empty one bin.
With HEPA filtration and anti-allergen seal technology, the bin traps dirt, allergens and dust, and prevents odours.
Within the main head is a dual brushroll system which picks up dirt, dust and other debris. It uses Shark’s Anti Hair Wrap technology to stop hair from getting stuck in the brushhead, and Reveal and Detect technologies to illuminate hidden mess and respond to different floor types and dirt levels.
The Shark PowerDetect Transformer is available to buy for $529.99 at SharkNinja. As of writing, UK pricing and availability has yet to be announced.
