The new $499 SharkNinja vacuum flexes under furniture and vacuums automatically

SharkNinja unveiled a new vacuum on Tuesday that has the ability to tuck under furniture, as well as an automatically vacuum base. $499 Shark PowerDetect quick clean and empty system It is lightweight and can store dust and debris for up to 45 days before you have to empty it.

the Vacuum stick The flexible headliner feature, which SharkNinja refers to as MultiFlex technology, shows up in photos like a bendable straw for cleaning in tight spaces. The vacuum can also adjust suction power based on the surface it’s on, including boosting the power when it detects carpets and dirt. Its smart system can also detect edges and use higher suction power along walls and corners.

The inclusion of an auto-emptying station for this vacuum could make it an especially good value: CNET Home editor and vacuum expert Ajay Kumar told me that self-emptying stations are a big quality-of-life benefit for cordless vacuums, allowing for quick cleaning while the vacuum is charging.

While Kumar said we will need to test this vacuum, Shark Stratos Vacuum, $500 It was one of the best cordless vacuums he’d seen recently, although it doesn’t self-empty. Adding this feature at the same price makes it a promising upgrade for those looking to replace their vacuum.