# Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 vs Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1

As of Oct 31, 2026, the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 costs $600 and the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 costs $600. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 is not scored yet. Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro-vs-shark-powerdetect-thermacharged-nevertouch-pro/

## Side by side

| | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $600 |
| 3 year cost | $600 | $600 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #26 | #60 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Limited warranty; Shark US listing states 3 years (2 years on parts) | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect and Dirt Detect adjust power automatically | Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is sensed |
| Navigation | 360 degree LiDAR with 3D sensor mapping | 360 degree LiDAR and 3D sensors (Shark); Tom's Guide's first map took about 10 min and was accurate, but the robot sometimes got lost looking for the dock |
| Obstacle avoidance | Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored 14 of 22 points, about average | LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects |
| Mopping | Yes, sonic mopping pad that extends up to 1 in toward edges and lifts on carpet; water level cannot be set in the app | Yes, Sonic Mopping pad at 100 scrubs per minute with Wet Edge Detect extending up to 1 in, automatic pad pickup and carpet avoidance (Shark); Tom's Guide found floors stayed wet about 30 min |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless base holds up to 60 days of debris | Yes, bagless, about 60 days of debris (Shark) |
| Dock features | Empties the bin, refills the robot from a tank that lasts up to 30 days, washes and dries the mop pad, anti odor puck; no heated wash water (Vacuum Wars) | Empties, refills water for up to 30 days, washes the pad with 185°F water and dries it with 175°F air (Shark); Tom's Guide lists a 0.45 gal clean water tank |
| Runtime | Up to 2 hr dry mode on hard floors (Shark); TechRadar measured about 2 hr 20 min | Up to 3 hours, 4 hour charge (Shark, Tom's Guide) |
| Dustbin | 0.3 qt onboard; 60 day bagless base | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Height | 2.7 in robot per TechRadar; Shark's listing gives only a 21.38 in overall height | n/a |
| Pet hair | Self cleaning brushroll; Vacuum Wars measured 86% flattened pet hair pickup on carpet | No pet hair test published; Woman and Home saw no hair tangle on the rollers |
| App | SharkClean app with scheduling, no go zones and room division; Shark lists Alexa and Google Assistant support | SharkClean app with schedules, no go zones, suction and water flow settings; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Shark, Tom's Guide) |
| Threshold | Up to 38 mm claimed (Vacuum Wars) | Shark says it lifts over high thresholds but gives no figure |
| Noise | n/a | Not measured; Tom's Guide says the wash cycle is loud and drying is a low hum for about 30 min |
| Weight | n/a | 26.92 lb robot and base (Shark) |
| Best for | busy homes that want no bags to buy | hands off mopping on hard floors |
| Skip if | you have delicate wood floors | you want camera based obstacle avoidance |

## What reviewers found

### Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1

- Vacuum Wars (3.36/5): Above average on carpet pet hair (86%) and dried stains, average on deep carpet cleaning (76%) and obstacles, below average on battery and navigation. Ranked #20 on its Top 20 list. [Source](https://vacuumwars.com/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro-review)
- TechRadar: Tested the US RV2820ZE. Strong obstacle avoidance and threshold climbing and an easy app, but too much water left on wood floors, weak on fine powder in thick rugs and limited edge cleaning. No overall score published; sub scores were performance 4/5, design 4/5, app 4/5 and value 3.5/5. TechRadar gave a Performance 4/5 subscore but no overall rating. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/shark-powerdetect-robot-vacuum-and-mop-review)
- Tech Advisor: Never got stuck and handled gravy, coffee and mud stains in Stain Mode, but the extending pad did not reach corners and spot cleaning was hard to place precisely. [Source](https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2560762/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro-2-in-1-robot-vacuum-review.html)

### Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1

- Tom's Guide: Hands on review: carpets looked clean after a full run and mopping lifted muddy paw and shoe prints. First map took about 10 min, but the robot got lost once looking for the dock and air blasts sometimes pushed debris the wrong way. No lab measurements published. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/shark-powerdetect-2-in-1-thermacharged-nevertouch-review)
- Woman and Home: UK month long test: cleared test debris in 1 to 3 passes, hair did not tangle the rollers, and it reached 80% charge in about 30 min. Mapping an open plan room took about 90 min with two bin empties. [Source](https://www.womanandhome.com/homes/cleaning--decluttering/shark-thermacharged-powerdetect-wet-and-dry-robot-vacuum)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 or the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1?

The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 is not scored yet. Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors.

### What is the difference between the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 and the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1?

Suction: Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1. Navigation: 360 degree LiDAR with 3D sensor mapping on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, 360 degree LiDAR and 3D sensors (Shark); Tom's Guide's first map took about 10 min and… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1. Obstacle avoidance: Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1.

Full reviews: [Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro/index.md), [Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/shark-powerdetect-thermacharged-nevertouch-pro/index.md)