Shark 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum and Mop Review
This robot is an excellent alternative if you’re looking for a solution to cleaning chores. However its battery life and charging times aren’t ideal.
Camryn Rabideau is a freelance writer who has reviewed home products for a number of years. She lives in Rhode Island on a small farm.
Easy to Use
The Shark IQ Robot has a very simple interface that is user-friendly. There are two buttons for control on the top of the device that allow you to start and stop a clean-up session or send it back to its dock, however it’s more practical to use the app and voice commands. The app lets you set a schedule or select a particular area, select whether you want to clean bare floors or carpet, and create virtual no-go zones. It also provides a helpful status indicator that has two blue lights which indicate that the device is either at its maximum battery capacity or a low level of charge.
Its vacuuming performance is impressive capable of lifting and collect pet hair with ease. Its suction power is strong enough to clear deep crevices and corners. It’s also smart enough to recognize different kinds of flooring, adjust the power levels accordingly and avoid getting stuck on large objects. It uses an anti-scratch cleaning pad to remove difficult staining. It also has an intelligent brush roll which automatically adjusts the height of the brush when switching from one type to another.
The mopping function is very Efficient Shark IQ Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum with Auto-Emptying, too. Its thorough pathing and Sonic mopping system scrub the floor 100 times per minute while a separate cleaner tank filled with water and VACMOP cleaning solution provides the best stain removal capability. The app comes with a unique Ultra Mop feature that helps clean stains in particular areas.
The shark mop vacuum robot IQ robot is more expensive than Xiaomi Mi, but it has superior control, maneuverability and cleaning capabilities and is able to clean floors that are bare and carpet with a low pile. It has a bigger dust bin and a longer battery life and physical boundary strips to protect it from certain areas.
Powerful Suction
The robot vacuums and mop that means it’s your all-in-one solution to clean your floors. It is capable of removing pet hair and other particles but it can’t do very well on thick carpets. It also does an excellent job of determining its areas of coverage and avoiding low obstacles. It is louder than most robot vacuums but that’s expected for such a powerful machine.
It is a great battery life and can be controlled via the SharkClean app or via voice commands if you own an intelligent speaker such as Alexa or Google Assistant. The app lets you see the remaining battery life of the robot, set different cleaning modes and set a schedule to clean your home. You can also define virtual boundaries to keep it from entering areas where it could become stuck or knock a delicate object over.
The shark self-emptying vacuum AI Robot is a well-designed, solidly built robot mop and vacuum that’s simple to set up right out of the box. Its body is a mixture of matte and glossy plastic, with wheels and bumpers made of rubber. Its shape is oblong, which allows it to fit a tank of water and its tall LIDAR mapping sensor. It doesn’t require any significant assembly out of the box apart from snapping its side brushes in the right position. It is simpler to put together in comparison to other models that require more parts and work. It’s a bit on the heavy side, however, at nearly 18 pounds.
Smart Navigation
The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 comes with an array of automated features. It comes with an application companion to allow you to view the status of your mop and vacuum, receive push notification, pause or resume cleaning or control it using voice commands if you are using Amazon Alexa or Google Home. You can also set up the robot to return it to its dock, alter its power mode, or point it to a specific room.
The app will prompt you to send your robot for a test run. It will map out the space and create a plan. This lets you label rooms, set up high-traffic areas and zones that are not allowed to be used, and create virtual boundaries that the robot will not cross. You can also make use of the app to schedule cleaning sessions, look up the robot’s history and charge status, or upgrade its software.
The robot is extremely intelligent and can map its surroundings very well, however it can get stuck on objects like electrical cords or furniture. It’s essential to clear the floor of large pieces of debris and clutter before turning on the mop or vacuum.
During my testing, during my testing, the Shark was capable of cleaning low-pile as well as bare floors with impressive efficiency. The mopping function also performed well. The vacuum and mop combo also runs fairly quiet with a sound level of 50dB approximately the same level as a refrigerator.
The iRobot Roomba is a great choice if you want to add a mop and vacuum feature to a robotic vacuum cleaner that comes with an external dustbin (9/10, WIRED recommends). The iRobot Roomba 694 is more expensive but it’s better built, can maneuver around obstacles better and has more powerful performance both on carpet with bare and low pile. It also comes with physical boundaries that you can place on areas you don’t want it move.
Long Battery Life
There’s no denying that dual-functioning robot vacuums and mop cleaners command a premium. Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1, which we reviewed, costs $699 / £559 / AU$1,054 for the bagless charging base. It costs $649 /PS449 / AU$681 even without the base.
The Shark AI Ultra is an excellent robot mop and vacuum for most people. It’s a fantastic mop and robot vacuum for most people. It can clean a whole room several times before charging. It also comes with two mopping pads, which can be washed between uses.
The only issue is that its navigation system has some issues, particularly when it comes to getting around obstacles such as furniture. As a result, it could leave a few dirty spots in its wake. However the robot vacuum and mop do an excellent job of cleaning these areas when it’s in Eco mode, which is designed to minimize power usage.
The battery life is excellent, reaching around 90 minutes in our tests. You can use the app to set it to clean by room or at a scheduled time which is beneficial if you need to leave your home for lengthy periods of time. You can also make use of voice commands to control the Shark AI Ultra with Alexa or Google Assistant devices. There are two control buttons on the robot, if you don’t wish to use the app.
App Control
The Shark robot vacuum and mop comes with an extra-large self-emptying base that can store 60 days of dirt and other debris. It has a better obstacle detection than many other robot vacuums, which means it will rarely require assistance in moving it around the house. It also has a huge mopping capacity for a robot, capable of cleaning a room and refilling its water tank in just an hour.
It’s also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa which allows you to control the device by voice. This makes it easy to create a cleaning schedule or initiate a spot clean through a smartphone’s app even when you’re away from home. It also comes with advanced features, such as CleanEdge technology, which uses blasts of air to loosen and blow pet hair out of corners.
Users have praised IQ 2-in-1’s smart mapping and Matrix Clean Technology, which automatically adjusts suction and power according to different flooring types. The mop comes with a tiny flap that lets you refill the water tank, and also air dry and wash the mop pads between mopping cycles. The device is well-built and feels solid, however it’s a bit bulkier than some robot vacuum/mop combos.
This device is also pricier than other robotic vacuums and mops, including the Roborock S8+/S8, that has similar cleaning capabilities and a more intuitive and feature-rich application. The Shark IQ is better at moving than other robots. However, it lacks an in-real-time hazard detection system, a base station that can empty its dust bin and refill its water tank and dry and wash its mop. It does offer the option to schedule cleaning and mopping routines that fit your schedule.
