Head to head

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty vs Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty leads 4 to 2 on the 6 rankable specs, but Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless costs $300 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Suction: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 210 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists 180 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Max runtime: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists 70 minutes (Eco mode handheld) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).
Weight: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).
Auto suction adjust: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists Yes (auto mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists Yes (DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect auto adjust) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).
Floor illumination: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists LED nozzle lighting (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists LED headlights on main cleaner head (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

$7994 spec wins

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your cordless vacuum.

Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 2

Buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.

Leads 4 of 6 rankable overall specs; Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless takes 2.
Suction: 210 AW vs 180 AW
Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 70 minutes
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless is $300 cheaper. Pay the difference only if suction matters to you.

Check first: the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty has warranty under 3 years. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty6 rankable of 19 specsShark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless 2

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Over 7 lb (3.2 kg)row
Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.
Clear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 5.95 lbTrips:Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless · 7.7 lb
Warranty under 3 yearsrow
Battery packs often fade around year three.
Trips:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 2 yearsClear:Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless · 5 years

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Suction

210 AW

Shark

180 AW

Max runtime

120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode)

Shark

70 minutes (Eco mode handheld)

Weight

5.95 lb (2.7 kg)

Shark

7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

Upfront list price$799

3-Yr Auto-empty tower disposal bags (5x dust bags/yr (~$40/yr))+$120

3-Year Estimated Total$919

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless

Upfront list price$499

3-Yr Odor neutralizer + HEPA filter (Cartridges every 6 mo (~$25/yr))+$75

3-Year Estimated Total$574

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

Shark: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty$7994 wins

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless$4992 wins

Cleaning performance Runtime & charging Usability Filtration Kit Ownership

18 of 19 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Cleaning performance

leads 1-0

Cleaning performance specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.
SuctionNot on the official sheet	210 AW (wins this row: higher)	180 AW
Auto suction adjust	Yes (auto mode)	Yes (DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect auto adjust)
Floor illumination	LED nozzle lighting	LED headlights on main cleaner head
Anti-tangle	Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle	Self-cleaning brushroll with anti-hair wrap technology
Floor types	Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery	Hardwood, tile, area rugs, deep pile carpet
Dust / particle sensing	Smart Inverter motor load sensing	DirtDetect sensor detects hidden debris and increases power

Runtime & charging

leads 2-0

Runtime & charging specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.
Max runtime	120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (wins this row: higher)	70 minutes (Eco mode handheld)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet	~40 minutes per battery mixed	~30–40 minutes in Auto mode
Charge time	~3.5 hours (wins this row: lower)	~4.0 hours

Usability

4 differences

Usability specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.
Weight	5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (wins this row: lower)	7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine
Bin capacity	0.44 L (up to 1.0L with Kompressor lever)	0.70 L (stick) / 2.0 L (docking station) (wins this row: higher)
NoiseNot on the official sheet	~76–80 dB	~76 dB (vacuum) / ~82 dB (dock emptying cycle)
Display	One-touch control buttons with LED battery indicators	Smart LED indicator rings with battery percentage

Filtration

1 differences

Filtration specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.
Filtration	5-step filtration system with HEPA	Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filter
Sealed system	Yes	Yes

Kit

2 differences

Kit specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.
Attachments	Universal nozzle, slim hard floor nozzle, motorized pet nozzle, combination and crevice tools	DuoClean Detect nozzle, Duster Crevice tool, Pet Multi-Tool, Auto-Empty dock
Dock	All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cleanout and accessory storage	Auto-Empty charging base station (holds 30+ days debris)

Ownership

leads 1-0

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.
Warranty	2 years (10 years on smart inverter motor)	5 years (wins this row: higher)
Bagless	Yes (with Kompressor lever)	Yes

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty source Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

Dual-battery cordless vacuum with auto-emptying tower station and Kompressor dust compactor lever.

Kompressor lever increases bin capacity by 2.4x
Sleek All-in-One auto-empty tower hides tools and charges 2 batteries
Telescopic wand adjusts for user height

What you give up

Suction is 210AW, slightly lower than Dyson V15/Gen5
Tower requires purchase of disposable collection bags

Full LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty specs →

Pick this one if

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless

Multi-surface cordless vacuum with auto-emptying charging dock and forward/reverse cleaning detection.

Auto-empty charging dock stores up to 30 days of dust and allergens
PowerDetect technology optimizes cleaning in forward and reverse strokes
MultiFLEX folding wand bends to clean under low furniture effortlessly

What you give up

Auto-empty charging base takes up dedicated floor space
Heavier 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) weight with wand attached

Full Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless specs →

Best for each use

Pets & carpet

Pet hair and carpet: suction, a tangle-free brush, sealed filtration

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here.

Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Self-cleaning brushroll with anti-hair wrap…
Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Hardwood, tile, area rugs, deep pile carpet

Big homes

A large home in one session: runtime, bin size, a dock that empties itself

For big homes, buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable big homes specs; Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless takes 1.
Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 70 minutes
Charge time: ~3.5 hours vs ~4.0 hours
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless is $300 cheaper. Pay the difference only if max runtime matters to you.

Stairs & apartments

Stairs and apartments: light in the hand, quiet, easy to park

Too close to call on stairs & apartments from the spec sheets. Only weight is rankable here.

Noise: ~76–80 dB vs ~76 dB
Dock: All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cleanout… vs Auto-Empty charging base station

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty spec sheet Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty ↗ · Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless?

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless costs $300 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless?

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless has this deal-breaker: over 7 lb (3.2 kg). Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.

Which is better for pets & carpet, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless?

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here. Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Self-cleaning brushroll with anti-hair wrap… Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Hardwood, tile, area rugs, deep pile carpet

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 19 specs tracked here, 13 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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