Shark Self-Empty Robot Vacuum Cleaner
This robot combines the latest innovations for a comprehensive whole-home clean. Its ‘never stuck’ technology keeps scuff marks and collisions out and has a large self-emptying base. You can also create virtual no-go zones with the companion app.
The dust bin’s external design increases the capacity of the dirt compartment, and it can maneuver over tasseled rugs with less difficulty. It also has an extended battery life and has lower recurring costs.
EZ Robot Self-Empty
The EZ Robot Self Empty is a robot-powered cleaner that automatically emptys the dirt compartment into a large dustbin externally after each cleaning session. This reduces hands-on maintenance requirements and allows the vacuum to continue to clean for longer without interruption. It makes use of sensors that can detect obstacles and furniture. It also comes with a variety of cleaning options, which can be controlled with apps for smartphones or voice commands.
The Shark EZ is a good choice for families with pets, or even small children. Its suction power can remove pet hair and other particles. Its multi-surface brushroll works on both hard and carpeted flooring. Its navigation system has also been developed to perfection. It does a great job of maneuvering across a low-pile rug and around furniture. The robot has a substantial capacity for dirt and a long battery life. It may be less efficient on carpets with a lot of pile and has a hard time dealing with heavy debris.
The Shark EZ also has the ability to empty its dirt compartment on its own after each cleaning session. This helps reduce maintenance and allows for longer uninterrupted cleaning sessions. The robot also comes with a number of different cleaning modes that include turbo mode that produces powerful suction as well as the turbo sweep mode which removes debris from small spaces. It also comes with a rotating side-brush that can move debris out of the way of the main brushroll.
The Shark EZ is a good choice for a wide range of applications, but it may be outclassed by more advanced options, such as the Shark Matrix Plus. The Matrix Plus has a LIDAR navigation sensor that allows for faster, more precise mapping and supports a wider array of automation features like virtual no-go zones. The external dustbin is slightly larger capacity.
Additionally it is true that the Shark EZ isn’t as intuitive to use as the Roomba 694. The Roomba feels more solidly built and offers a longer battery life, and requires less time to recharge. It also offers better performance on carpets and floors and is able to maneuver around obstacles like power cords with less difficulty.
AI Ultra Robot
Shark AI Ultra is a sleek-looking robot vacuum that’s available in many different configurations. This particular model comes with mopping features, which allow it to clean the entire surface area of your floors. It’s also a smart vacuum that utilizes Matrix Clean Navigation for a thorough cleaning of your home. Its powerful Shark RV2320S Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum in Black RV2620WD AI Ultra Robot Vacuum Mop (home-page) suction pulls up dirt and debris across all types of flooring including tile, hardwood vinyl, carpet and.
The robot’s maneuverability is fantastic, allowing it to navigate around furniture, electrical cords, and other obstacles easily. However, it can’t locate homes with two stories, so you’ll need to move it up and down the stairs manually. Its LIDAR is also quite tall which means it’s unable to clean under TV stands. It’s capable of climbing over rugs though.
It’s not the most effective in removing pet hair, which tends to be wrapped around the brushroll instead of sucked into its dirt compartment. It’s also quite loud and has a sing-songy tune that starts up when it’s cleaning.
The dirt compartment of the vacuum is simple to empty. It comes with three settings for power: its energy-saving ‘Eco’ mode as well as its default ‘Normal’ mode, and its high-power Max mode. The docking station also features a small observation window that allows you to see when the dirt bin is full.
If you’re a frequent user of pet hair, it could be worth buying the HEPA filter post-motor and pre-motor separately. The company suggests that the filters be replaced every three years.
The HEPA filter requires a little more effort to replace than a premotor filter. It is necessary to remove the HEPA filter from its base and then clean the filter with warm water and a damp cloth. It is also necessary to clean the agent every so often as it wears over time. This vacuum doesn’t include bags for replacement for the dirt compartment or mopping pad. It’s also not as compact, so it requires more space in the garage or closet.
Matrix Self-Empty
The Shark Matrix Self Emptying Robot Vacuum is a powerful cleaner with the ability to hold up to 30 days’ worth of debris. The vacuum’s base station also features a LIDAR sensor, allowing it to perform cool tricks like pin-and-go navigation and support for virtually-drawn “no-go” zones. Like the Self-Empty EZ Robot, it’s equipped with a smart hub to allow full control over its functions via your smartphone.
The Matrix did well in our tests on both carpets and hard floors. It can pick up pet hair and dust easily, even in corners that are narrow and sharp. Its noise level is quite low, too. We were able to carry on conversation at a moderate volume while it was running.
One of the features we love in the app is the ability to set up cleaning schedules. Ours is set to run every alternate day at 9:30 am and it runs automatically without us lifting a finger. You can also schedule an on-demand cleaning through the app, but it must be selected manually from a map of your home instead of being scheduled in advance.
In terms of overall durability in general, the Matrix is comparable to other Shark robot vacuums we’ve tested in this category. The body is made of high-quality, durable plastic with rubber wheels. The two side brushes snap easily into place from the box, and the only other arrangement is to plug in the charging sprongs on the bottom.
The 360-degree LiDAR mapping of your home’s floor by the Matrix is fast and precise and allows for a thorough clean. This means it’ll be capable of avoiding objects that are in its path, regardless whether they’re on the same floor or on different levels. Its precision is further boosted by Matrix Clean, which is able to comb across all surfaces using an exact grid and multiple passes, leaving no area left unclean. When it comes time to empty the mat it is a breeze because the Matrix utilizes a unique bagless system which eliminates the need for bags to be replaced. This is a first in the industry and we’re thrilled with the fact that it eliminates any inconvenience or mess when you remove its debris from the base.
IQ XL
If you’re looking to take a hands-off approach to cleaning your home, the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL (RV1000AE) is an excellent choice. It has an unbagged base that can hold up to 45 days of debris and dirt plus IQ Navigation total home mapping and auto-empty technology.
The app makes use of a mobile to monitor each cleaning cycle and the map that is created of your home. The app also lets you to name rooms as well as label zones of no-go areas and set up schedules according to your preferences. It’s slower than some models, however it is able to navigate around obstacles and doesn’t get caught on rug tassels.
The IQ XL performed very well when we test it. However, it struggled a bit on medium-pile carpets. It often slid across crumbs or didn’t funnel them into the vacuum, leaving them behind. The side brushes can also flick debris away, making it difficult for the vacuum to capture it. The IQ XL is all-black and utilitarian looking, so it’s not a fashion-forward model.
The IQ XL has a smart auto-empty feature that can help you save money on maintenance. Simply remove the bin from the unit, place it over a trash can and then press a button that will eject everything in one go. There aren’t any special bin bags needed and the IQ XL’s high-efficiency filter can capture dust, pet dander and other allergens to 1 micron.
The only drawback of the IQ XL is that it isn’t the most quiet or reliable robotic vacuum on the market. It can also be lost and return to the same rooms over and over or miss specific spots in your house. The navigation and mapping capabilities of the IQ XL aren’t great either. But if you’re willing to take a few steps before every run, such as taking care to clean up cords and other clutter it’s a great choice to clean hands-free. It’s also less expensive than many other models. Its main rival is the iRobot Roomba j7+ which offers a similar service but at a lower cost.
