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Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite cordless vacuum in pebble gray

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite

8.3

Samsung ecosystem users who want top-tier filtration and AI-powered auto-adjusting suction

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Shark PowerDetect Clean and Empty cordless vacuum system in dark gray

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251

8.2

Busy households that want hands-off maintenance with powerful auto-empty convenience

Emily Thornton
Emily Thornton

Score Comparison

Criteria
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251
Overall Score
8.3
8.2
Suction Power
8.5
9.0
Battery Life
8.0
8.5
Weight & Ergonomics
8.5
6.5
Filtration
9.5
8.0
Dustbin Capacity
8.5
9.0
Versatility
8.5
9.0
Value
6.0
7.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251
Price
$899
$499.99
Released
01-Apr-25
01-Sep-24

Making Your Decision

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite logo

When to Choose Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite

Samsung ecosystem users who want top-tier filtration and AI-powered auto-adjusting suction

The Bespoke AI Jet Lite pairs Samsung's best-in-class 99.999% filtration with AI floor detection and auto-empty convenience. Excellent for allergy sufferers, though the $899 price is steep when better-specced alternatives cost less.

Strengths

  • Multi-layer filtration captures 99.999% of particles — best in class
  • All-in-One Clean Station auto-empties and charges
  • AI-powered floor detection adjusts suction automatically
  • Lightweight at ~5.5 lbs with excellent balance

Limitations

  • Premium $899 price for the "Lite" model
  • 60-minute runtime is average for the price
  • Samsung SmartThings app required for full AI features
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251 logo

When to Choose Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251

Busy households that want hands-off maintenance with powerful auto-empty convenience

The Shark PowerDetect IP3251 pairs strong suction with a 45-day auto-empty dock for true set-and-forget convenience. The weight trade-off is real, but the hands-free maintenance is hard to beat at this price.

Strengths

  • Auto-empty dock holds up to 45 days of debris
  • PowerDetect technology auto-adjusts suction by floor type
  • ~314 AW suction rivals premium competition
  • DuoClean head tackles both hard floors and carpets

Limitations

  • Heaviest vacuum in our roundup at ~8 lbs
  • Bulky dock requires dedicated floor space
  • Dock noise can be loud during auto-empty cycles

Ready to Get Started?

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite cordless vacuum in pebble gray

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite

Score: 8.3
Shark PowerDetect Clean and Empty cordless vacuum system in dark gray

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251

Score: 8.2