Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty IA3241 vs PowerDetect Cordless IP1251: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Jul 28, 2026 01:39 PM

This review is in Early access

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Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251 Picture

Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Our Verdict

Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251

Shark PowerDetect Speed

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

IP3251 (Dark Gray)
IP1251 (Gray/Purple)

PowerDetect Speed (IA3241)
PowerDetect Speed Plus (IA3243)

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Dark Gray

IP3251

IA3241

PowerDetect Speed

Gray/Purple

IP1251

IA3243

PowerDetect Speed Plus

Gray/Purple

IP1250

Walmart.com

IA3246BL

PowerDetect Speed

IA3246BR

PowerDetect Speed

IA3246IV

PowerDetect Speed

Main Differences for

House

Threshold

0.10

House

7.5

0.0

No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

House

7.5

0.0

Small Apartment

8.1

0.0

Stairs

7.9

0.0

Cars

6.6

0.0

Bare Floor Pickup

7.3

0.0

Carpet Pickup

6.8

0.0

Pet Hair Pickup

7.5

0.0

Air Quality

8.1

0.0

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

8.0

N/A

Hard Floor Pickup video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

High-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.5

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.0

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pet Hair Pickup

7.5

N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

7.5

N/A

Sofa Pickup Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Sofa Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Cracks

5.5

N/A

Cracks Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Wood Cracks Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Design

Build Quality

7.5

N/A

Build Quality Picture

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Vacuum Type

Stick/Handheld

Locked

In The Box

In The Box Picture

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brushroll

Yes

Locked

Brushroll On/Off

Locked

Removable Brushroll

Locked

Turbo Brush

Locked

Crevice Tool

Yes

Locked

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Locked

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Locked

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Locked

Extension Wand

Yes

Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool

Locked

Pet Grooming Tool

Locked

Storing

8.3

N/A

Storing Picture

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Height

26.34" (66.9 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

10.20" (25.9 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

12.87" (32.7 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

Locked

On-Board Tool Storage

Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station

Locked

Dirt Compartment Size

6.3

N/A

Dirt Compartment Picture

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bagless

Yes

Locked

Volume

0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Locked

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

Locked

Runtime

7.3

N/A

Minimum Runtime

13.8 min

Lock min

Maximum Runtime

78 min

Lock min

Battery

7.3

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

13.8 min

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

78.1 min

Lock min

Recharge Time

384 min

Lock min

Recharge Dock

Locked

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Locked

Swappable Battery

Yes

Locked

User-Serviceable Battery

Yes

Locked

User Maintenance

7.0

N/A

Maintenance Picture

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brushroll Cleaning Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Recurring Cost

N/A

Recurring Cost Picture

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bag Part Number

No bag

Locked

Filter Part Number

XPRMFIP1000

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

XPMHIP1000

Locked

Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rotating Head

Yes

Locked

Power Adjustment

Yes

Locked

Self-Propelled

Locked

Headlights

Yes

Locked

Easy On/Off

Yes

Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Only Automatic

Locked

Blower Mode

Locked

Mobility

Portability

7.6

N/A

Total Weight

8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand

4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying Handle

Yes

Locked

Maneuverability

8.0

N/A

Maneuverability Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Alternative Configuration

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Range

N/A

Cordless

Yes

Locked

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.41 ft (0.43 m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length

3.15 ft (0.96 m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range

N/A

Air Quality

Particle Filtration

9.9

N/A

Operation Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Particle Filtration

Preview Graph

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Average PM10 Concentration

0.2 μg/m³

Lock μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

Lock μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Locked

Air Quality During Emptying

4.0

N/A

Emptying Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Performance

Suction

1.7

N/A

Suction Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Maximum Hose Suction

107.5 inH₂O (26.78 kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

0.8 inH₂O (0.19 kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction

0.4 inH₂O (0.09 kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Detect Mode", (DuoClean Detect™ Nozzle)

Locked

Hose Diameter

1.1" (2.8 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Airflow

7.0

N/A

Maximum Airflow Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Maximum Hose Airflow

54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

Noise

8.4

N/A

Noise Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Bare Floor

71.2 dBA

Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

76.5 dBA

Lock dBA

Mopping Capabilities

Stains

1.0

N/A

Stain Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Stain Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Water

0.0

N/A

Water Video

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Water Pickup Post Test

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Wet Compatible

Locked

Check Price

Dark Gray

IP3251

IA3241

PowerDetect Speed

Gray/Purple

IP1251

IA3243

PowerDetect Speed Plus

Gray/Purple

IP1250

Walmart.com

IA3246BL

PowerDetect Speed

IA3246BR

PowerDetect Speed

IA3246IV

PowerDetect Speed