Shark Detect Clean & Empty Vacuum Cleaner & AutoEmpty System
407/3899£450.00
Check stock
Check stock to see your delivery and collection options:
Sign in or register to save items to your account. Simply tap the heart again to remove.
About this product
The cordless vacuum that empties itself. Three intelligent technologies detect hidden dirt, edges & corners, carpets & hard floors, boosting performance based on cleaning needs. The brush-roll maintains continuous contact with hard floors and digs deep into carpets, engineered for effective hair pickup with Anti Hair Wrap Technology. Return to the dock to automatically empty into a bagless base with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, which holds dirt and debris for up to 45 days. Up to 60 minutes of runtime(In ECO mode, with non-motorized tool).
EMPTIES & CHARGES AFTER EVERY CLEAN: Self-empty base holds dirt and debris for up to 45 days. Anti-Allergen Complete Seal traps allergens inside the base.
BOOSTS PERFORMANCE BASED ON CLEANING NEEDS: DirtDetect boosts power on hidden dirt. EdgeDetect doubles suction on edges & corners. FloorDetect adapts to carpets & hard floors.
DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS: PowerFins floorhead with Anti Hair Wrap makes continuous cleaning contact with hard floors and digs deep into carpets. Flexible wand bends to easily reach under furniture.
ALWAYS READY: Charging while stored on the dock, it's always ready for the next clean. Up to 60 mins* run-time (In ECO power mode, non-motorised tool). Detachable handheld vacuum. *In ECO mode, with non-motorised tool.
Floor suitability:
- Suitable for deep pile carpet and rugs.
- Suitable for wool carpet.
- Suitable for hard floors.
- Suitable for laminate flooring.
- Suitable for upholstery.
- Suitable for stairs.
Vacuum cleaner features:
- Weight 2.95kg.
- Size H109.2, W26.4, D35.3cm.
- Charge time: 5 hours to fully charge.
- 60 mins, depending on the setting used.
- Low battery indicator.
- Number of batteries in pack: 1.
- Detachable handheld included.
- Comes with a wall mountable docking station.
- Side suction for edge to edge cleaning.
- Power boost - clean with increased power.
- Pet tool included.
- Includes crevice nozzle, turbo brush and combination floor nozzle.
- Dust capacity 0.42 litre.
- 18 volts.
- Noise level: 82dB.
Handheld vacuum cleaner features:
- 18 volts.
- 60 mins running time on full charge.
- Charging time: 300 minutes.
- Low battery indicator.
- Ideal for pet hair.
- Variable power.
- Total capacity 2 litres.
- Dustbin full indicator.
- Includes Duster Crevice Tool, Motorised Pet Tool and Duster Crevice Tool, Motorised Pet Tool.
- Size H109.2, W26.4, D35.3cm.
- Weight 2.95kg.
General information:
- Model number: IW4621UKT.
- Manufacturer's 5 year (2 year on batteries) guarantee.
- EAN: 0622356302029.
3.6
88 reviews
71%
Recommended this product
Customers Say
The Shark vacuum cleaner has received mixed reviews. Users praise its powerful suction, lightweight design, and self-emptying feature, while many criticize its frequent clogging issues, poor battery life, and insufficient suction on carpets.
An AI generated summary based on recent customer reviews
Each review is verified as authentic by our independent third party and we only publish reviews from customers or Argos Testers who have purchased or used the item. Customers are incentivised to submit product reviews as part of a prize draw.
Best vac ever
If you have the space to store it then this is brilliant . Look forward to cleaning now 🤣
Ladyljh, 45 - 54, Halifax
Excellent
I’ve had various vacuum cleaners but this Shark is a game changer !!! Powerful and cleans right up to the skirting board
Barry, 65 or over, Warsash
No good for family homes
The worst Shark hoover I’ve ever had. The small width of the pipe means it is always requiring to be unclogged, the suction isn’t the greatest and the small dust box means it needs to be emptied at least 4 times in one cleaning process of a 2 up 2 down house. Now it does have its upsides like the auto change of power for different floors and increased suction on skirtings, the weight is very nice but easily understood considering the what might seem like shortcuts they’ve taken to give you a smarter hoover. The new anti hair wrap is very impressive though my last shark had the old anti hair wrap of which I had to untangle my long dark hair from maybe once or twice a week, not had to do that yet. The tools for this product are also what you might call cheaply made. I feel either the hoover or part will need replacing at some point. Might have to rethink on hoover brands
beck, 35 - 44, Cornwall
extremely poor
purchased last week and worked brilliantly for first couple days. Now when using the floor nozzle is no longer picking up. It just moves the dust etc around & when switch it off it drops any debris it has picked up. Works and picks up perfectly with the other two attachments. I've followed all the troubleshooting advice and cleaned the product twice and still getting same issue. Tried to call to get assistance and agent disconnected the call.
CC08, 45 - 54, Fife
Impressed
Okay — I’m officially obsessed. This Shark hoover is honestly a game changer. First off, it’s so lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, even on carpet, and it literally tells you how dirty your floor is and adjusts power automatically — it’s like it’s smarter than me 😂 The “Clean & Empty” function is next level — no more getting hands full of dust trying to empty the bin. You just push a button and it does its thing. Super hygienic and no mess. The battery lasts ages — I’ve done my whole flat (and then some) on one charge. And the suction?? It’s seriously powerful. I didn’t realise how gross my floors were until I used this. Also — the pet hair tool is a lifesaver if you’ve got animals. My sofa finally looks like it’s not part dog. For the price, it’s an absolute steal. Genuinely one of the best cordless vacuums I’ve ever used. Highly recommend — like, 11/10.
Jagman, 45 - 54
Terrible vaccum - but Shark saved the day!
This has been the worst vacuum we've ever had - blocks so easily, and constantly have to take it apart and empty the blockage out. The battery life is awful. The emptying flap always sticks open. The actual suction of it is truly awful. In fairness to Shark, they offered me a refund for the return of it...I'm guessing because there's been such poor reviews for it. So, this score is not for Shark themselves, it's for the product.
bobfett, 45 - 54, Oxfordshire
BRILLIANT QUALITY - Excellent clean
Fantastic vacuums for the price, sufficiently cleans each surface, and I love the fact it's empty's after each clean into the waste bin at the back. fantastic vacuum.
MM321, 35 - 44
Not Fit For Purpose
I was given this vacuum as a gift and not impressed at all as dust gathers in the wand and blocks it moving upwards into the box. I’ve contacted Shark but found their response to be really unhelpful. Is there a replacement wand I can purchase for this model as I can’t find one on site. At present I’d say this device is not fit for the purpose as it’s only used in a very small flooring area
Tis51
Great for just dust & hairs !
2 star is all i will give , and that's because I like the design potential not to touch the vacuumed stuff, and that covers only dust and hairs and similar. I thought it worked well at first , but then the more I used it the more little giggles I noticed.such as will it pick up cat or kitten biscuits, the answer was no , so what can be hoovered up, just dust particles and hairs
Who knows why?, 55 - 64
Clever design great functionality
Better than expected, pick up is powerfull and self adjusting. The self empth function is brilliant. Never had any issues with blockages that some have experienced. My only negative is it is not very tall, which means i tend to bend when cleaning thick pile carpet.
The wife, 55 - 64, South Tyneside
Spare battery chargers are available on the shark clean website for this model.
Great question, Nadia! The battery will stop charging automatically once full, and the system will shut down until the vacuum cleaner is removed from the dock.
The Auto Empty Dock automatically charges the vacuum cleaner whilst also emptying the dust cup into a sealed base after every clean.
Yes, you can buy a spare battery for IW4621UKT from Shark Parts and Accessories, listed as Shark Battery XBTR540DCEU.
Yes, this unit is intended to automatically empty itself when placed on the charging station. To initiate the auto evacuation process, ensure that you position the vacuum on the dock in a downward motion. Once properly attached, the auto evacuation cycle will begin and will last for 10 seconds. Once evacuation is complete, the vacuum will continue charging until it is removed from the dock. If your Detect Clean function is not operating as expected, do not hesitate to contact us at 0808 109 1166, and we will be more than happy to help.
No, this vacuum isn't self standing, but can be folded over when not in use to stop it from falling over.
The small print
*Prices correct as displayed but are subject to change.
The customer and brand answers you’ll see above are submitted independently. As we don’t review these answers, we can’t take responsibility for anything they may say. The responses from Argos colleagues are accurate at the time of publishing. For the latest info, you should check the product page.