Should you buy the Shark Detect Pro for hardwood floors?

Yes—buy the Shark Detect Pro if your main need is a lightweight cordless vacuum for quick cleanups on hardwood or vinyl floors. It’s a good fit for hard-floor households that want something easy to grab, maneuver, and use day to day.

I’d be more cautious if you need one vacuum to be your deep-cleaning workhorse for thick carpets, large homes, or heavy pet-hair loads. In that case, the Detect Pro Upright/Lift-Away version may be worth considering instead, especially if you also have carpets and want floor-detection switching between surfaces.