Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged
ThermaCharged is the Shark RightRobot would compare first when UV Reveal's extra stain-detection hardware is not worth the price premium. Independent hands-on testing supports strong vacuuming, effective mopping and a genuinely useful hot-wash/hot-dry dock, but the older platform can still have occasional navigation or docking frustrations.
The main things to know before buying are it lacks UV Reveal's stain-detection step and the newer model's improved obstacle-avoidance evidence and tom's Guide observed occasional navigation problems when the robot tried to find its dock.
Our take so far
ThermaCharged is the Shark RightRobot would compare first when UV Reveal's extra stain-detection hardware is not worth the price premium. Independent hands-on testing supports strong vacuuming, effective mopping and a genuinely useful hot-wash/hot-dry dock, but the older platform can still have occasional navigation or docking frustrations.
Current US buying options
How this robot worksKey features for everyday cleaningShow details
Key features for everyday cleaning
Useful exact-model features already verified for this US version.
What you’re getting
- Vacuum + mop
- 60-day self-empty base
- Heated mop-pad wash + dry
- Self-refill base
- Dirt, stain, edge + floor detection
At a glance
Here’s the current snapshot for this model.
How this robot performs on the available evidence
Category scores summarise the exact-model evidence currently available. Where sources disagree, that is flagged below.
Can it actually avoid pet waste?
RightRobot treats this separately from generic obstacle avoidance.
Exact-model reviewer reports surprisingly good obstacle avoidance during cable and simulated pet-waste testing.
Open source →What the available evidence says
Manufacturer specifications and independent findings are shown together here, with the source type clearly labelled on each item.
Dock self-empties, manages mop attachment/water and thermally washes/dries the mop, minimizing hands-on maintenance.
Independent sourceInitial map was quick and accurate, but the robot sometimes struggled to follow it and locate the dock.
Independent sourceMopping cleaned visible prints effectively and reached edges, but left floors wet for about 30 minutes.
Independent sourceReviewer found carpet vacuuming extremely effective with no visible debris after full cleans.
Independent sourceThe robot successfully maneuvered around a toy car, doll, and loose power cable during cleaning without touching or snagging them.
Manufacturer / supporting sourceThe robot successfully mopped maple syrup and applesauce stains from hard floors without leaving sticky residue behind.
Manufacturer / supporting sourceThe robot detected and cleaned up cereal, chips, bread, and macaroni from hard flooring in a single pass before returning to its dock.
Manufacturer / supporting sourceThe robot finished its quick explore mapping run in approximately six minutes before returning to its dock.
Manufacturer / supporting sourceWatch review videos
What looks good — and what to know
Reasons to consider it
- Useful exact-model features are listed below for comparison
Things to know
- It lacks UV Reveal's stain-detection step and the newer model's improved obstacle-avoidance evidence
- Tom's Guide observed occasional navigation problems when the robot tried to find its dock
- Its value depends heavily on current discounting because the original list price sits in flagship territory