The Best Shark Robot Vacuum

Shark's robot vacuum checks many of the boxes you'd expect from a machine in this price range. It has dependable cleaning performance, as well as an easy to use mobile app. It also creates precise home maps.

It also comes with Matrix Clean navigation, a system that allows two passes back and forth, before moving from side to side for total coverage. The base is also bagless, unlike many other robot vacuums.

1. Roborock S4

This is a great robot vacuum for floors that are not bare with a large dirt container and can pick up debris. Its smart pathing works very well, and the app lets users to control cleaning and docking. The app provides you with an overview of the cleaning process, with the map that shows where the S4 was cleaned, the cleaning time and battery life.

Its maximum suction of 2,000Pa is high enough to lift an AA battery off the floor, and is comparable to that of some full-sized vacuums. With 19CFM the S4's side and combination brush is more to the front than in other Roborock models, which may be a way to cut down on the possibility of clogging.

The S4's advanced mapping system can map a house up to four levels deep. It can also remember the areas that it has already vacuumed. This makes it simple to create a cleaning schedule without the need to manually move robots from room to room. You can mark certain areas as "no-go zones" to stop the S4 from cleaning those areas.

It was able of cleaning all levels of our home with ease and was very efficient on bare flooring. It had a tough time picking up dog hair. This is a common issue with robotic vacuums. The only 8.5 percent of the dog hair it picked up was collected in the dustbin and much of the rest was clumped around the brushes and suction inlet.

Compared to other Shark vacuums, the S4 is noticeably smaller and lighter, which improves maneuverability. It is able to make more precise turns and avoid obstacles which slow down other robots. The low-profile design also allows it to be placed under furniture. It is more able to climb for navigating flooring transitions and different flooring levels. It can even reach the lowest point of the stairs and is a great choice for homes with multiple levels. The application lets you set a schedule and also has a manual control for vacuuming. It can also return to its charging station to recharge automatically between cleaning cycles. It comes with an enormous battery of 5200 mAh that can last for 150 minutes in normal mode or 2691 square feet between charges.

2. Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty

This Shark robot vacuum is a fantastic choice for pet owners looking for a smart, easy-to-use machine. The self-emptying bagless base is a wonderful convenience, especially compared to other vacuums that have disposable dirtbags in their bases. It is possible to empty the bin on top of the trashcan by removing it. It's messy, but you save money on bags to replace.

The bin itself is quite large, which means the EZ Robot is capable of handling a good amount of debris. It also performs well on clean floors, but it has some issues with dirt embedded in low-pile carpet. It has excellent navigation capabilities and a small footprint.

The EZ Robot may not be as good as Roborock S4, but it is still a great choice for those who are looking for a machine that can perform well and is priced reasonably. It's well-built and has many automation options. It also has an impressive cleaning capability, both on bare floors and carpets with a high pile. However, its maintenance requirements are high and it comes with high recurring costs.

Another great feature of this Shark robot is its capacity to recharge and automatically resume where it left off when it returns to its docking station after the full cleaning. This is an extremely useful feature particularly if you live in a large home.

The IQ XL also comes with a variety of other useful features. This includes the ability to schedule whole-home cleanings remotely and view cleaning reports via the SharkClean App. You can also begin, stop and resumptuate cleaning sessions by speaking through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The row-by-row feature is an important benefit. It makes your home clean in neat rows, rather than a back and forth snake pattern as many other robots do.

The IQ XL has a major disadvantage that is that it can't climb over obstacles such as power cords. It could mistake them for solid barriers and therefore not try to climb over them. It is also less effective or fast at navigating a space that is cluttered with pet hair. This can cause tangles to the brushes and slow it.

3. Shark AI Robot

This is a solid robotic vacuum bot from Shark and offers a great combination of features. It comes with a self-emptying base that holds up to 30 days of debris. It combines the cleaning power of an automatic vacuum and a mop. It comes with a matrix grid cleaning mode, and has advanced smart home integration that supports Alexa and Google Assistant. It can be set to clean on a schedule or on demand or set virtual boundaries to keep it from entering rooms that contain rugs or fragile items.

The Shark AI Robot does a excellent job of cleaning floors that are not bare. It picks up debris effortlessly, like rice. However it has a difficult time clearing larger bulky debris from low-pile carpet and isn't capable of maneuvering around large furniture. It does have a quiet mode, which means you can use it while you're at home and it won't interfere with your daily routine.

Another benefit is that it uses LiDAR technology to map out your home and allows it to recognize and navigate around obstacles with greater precision than units that rely solely on gyroscopes and infrared sensors. This helps it avoid hitting delicate objects, and also optimize dirt collection on different surfaces. The LiDAR system is also faster than gyroscopes which could cause robots to slow down or lose control when they come across uneven surfaces.

It has a fair number of other features, including an automatic mopping feature, a remote, robotic cleaner and mop and multiple vacuum modes. It is able to charge and recharge itself while it is working. The main drawback is that it will only draw out the floor of your home, so if you have two stories it will be necessary to manually carry it to the two floors at the beginning of the run, and then program it to repeat.

Another issue is that it can be a little loud, especially during mopping mode. It also has a lot of parts that need to be cleaned or replaced frequently, which adds to its recurring costs. Fortunately, the self-empty feature reduces certain expenses, robotic cleaner and Mop and is compatible with bagless filters, which further lowers its annual costs.

4. Shark ION Robot RV700 series

The Shark ION Robot RV700 Series ticks all the boxes you would expect from a mid-range robot vacuum, with high-quality cleaning performance and a great mobile app that can create accurate home maps. The bagless base removes the need for dust bags to replace every year. In our test of cleaning, it was able remove 97.8% debris from hardwood and low-pile flooring, but it wasn't quite as effective with high-pile carpeting. Its maneuverability is sturdy, and it can easily navigate around furniture, climb onto carpets with high pile and climb over things like electrical cords and rug tassels without getting stuck.

The bristles that are high-tensile and in the helix pattern are sturdy enough to untangle and manage long hair, string, and other fibers. The brushroll has an extension side that can be used if it comes across an obstacle. Its slim design lets it slide under furniture and proximity sensors monitor and adapt to surrounding obstacles. It can be activated to begin cleaning at the click of a button or scheduled for a daily schedule by using the app. The noise levels are moderate however, it can be slowed down by using a do not disturb mode or custom scheduling.

The RV700 is a bit more manual than the Roborock S4 or iRobot Roomba J7+. This is to be anticipated from the fact that it does not self-empty. It is more durable and is easier to maintain, charges faster and clears more debris on the floors, including carpets with high pile. Its navigation system can create virtual boundaries, identify and avoid obstacles and can also create virtual borders. This makes it the best option for robotic cleaner and Mop cleaners that you can "set and forget".

The RV700 Series doesn't have a the cliff sensor, which prevents it from falling down the stairs, which could be a problem for those living in taller homes. It's not able to mop and vacuum simultaneously and you must change between modes in the app. However it is the RV700 Series is a less expensive alternative to the more sophisticated Roborock and iRobot models that have self-emptying capabilities and cliff detection. The most attractive feature is that it can be used to empty and recharged while docked at its base, which makes it an ideal choice for those who don't want to deal with the hassle of emptying the onboard dustbin after each use.