Shark Self-Empty Robot Vacuum Cleaner
This robot combines all the latest technologies to offer a thorough clean of your home. Its ‘never stuck’ technology prevents collisions and scuff marks, and it comes with a larger self-emptying base. The companion app lets you to create virtual no-go areas.
The external dustbin boosts the capacity of the dirt compartment and it maneuvers over tasseled rugs with less difficulty. It also has a longer battery life and has fewer ongoing costs.
EZ Robot Self-Empty
The EZ Robot Self-Empty is a robotic vacuum cleaner that automatically empties its dirt compartment into a large external dustbin after every cleaning session. This helps reduce the need for manual maintenance and allows the vacuum cleaner to clean more, uninterrupted. It also makes use of sensors that can sense obstacles and furniture. Additionally, it offers several cleaning modes which can be controlled via an app on your smartphone or voice commands.
The Shark EZ makes a great option for families with pets or young children. Its suction power can remove pet hair and other particles. And its multi-surface brushroll can be used on carpeted and hard floors. The navigation system has been developed to perfection. It does a great job of maneuvering on carpets with a low pile and around furniture. The robot has a huge capacity for dirt and long battery life. It might not be as effective on high-piled carpets and has a difficult time with bulky debris.
Another excellent characteristic of the Shark EZ is its ability to automatically empty its dirt compartment after every cleaning session, which means that there is less need for hands-on maintenance and allows for more uninterrupted cleaning sessions. This robot also has several different cleaning modes, including a turbo mode that provides powerful suction and the turbo sweep mode which removes debris from narrow spaces. It also has side brushes that rotate which move debris into path the main brushroll.
The Shark EZ is a good choice for a variety 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 mapping, more precise and supports a greater range of automation options like virtual no-go zones. The external dustbin has a slightly larger capacity.
Moreover the Shark EZ doesn’t feel as intuitive as the iRobot 694 Roomba. The Roomba is more durable, has a longer battery life and recharges quicker. It also offers better performance on floors and carpets and can move over obstructions like power cords with less difficulty.
AI Ultra Robot Vacuum Mops
Shark AI Ultra comes in various different configurations. It’s a sleek robotic vacuum. The model comes with mopping capabilities that allow it to sweep the entire surface of your hardwood floors. It is also a smart vacuum that utilizes Matrix Clean Navigation for a thorough cleaning of your home. Its powerful shark suction can pick dirt and debris from all flooring types including tile, hardwood, vinyl, and carpet.
The robot is extremely mobile and is able to easily navigate around obstacles such as electrical cords, furniture and other obstacles. It can’t map a two-story home, which means you’ll need to carry it manually up and down. Its LIDAR is also quite tall which means it’s unable to clean under TV stands. It does a good job of climbing over rugs, though.
It’s not the best for removing pet hair, as it tends to be tucked into its brushroll rather than being sucked into its dirt compartment. It’s also a little loud with a sung-songy jingle that begins when it’s cleaning.
The dirt compartment of the vacuum is easy to empty. It comes with three power settings, which include an energy-saving Eco mode and a default mode ‘Normal mode’, and an extreme power Max mode. It also has an observation window on its docking station which shows when the dirt bins are full.
If you have a lot hair from your pet, it might be worth purchasing the HEPA filter post-motor and pre-motor separately. The company suggests that these filters be replaced after three years.
The HEPA filter requires a bit more effort to replace than a pre-motor filter. You have to remove the HEPA filter from its base and clean it with warm water and a damp cloth. It is also necessary to replace the vacuum’s cleaning agent every so often as it wears over time. This vacuum doesn’t include bags to replace the mopping pad or dirt compartment. It’s also not as compact as the EZ, so it occupies more space in your closet or garage.
Matrix Self-Empty
The Shark Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum offers incredible cleaning power and a bagless base that’s capable of holding up to 30 days worth of dirt. The vacuum’s base station also features a LIDAR sensor, which allows it to perform neat techniques like pin-and-go navigation as well as support for virtually-drawn “no-go” zones. Like the EZ Robot Self-Empty, it’s compatible with a smart hub, which can allow full control over its functions via your smartphone.
In our testing the suction of the Matrix performed very well on both carpets and hard floors. It can pick up pet hair and fine dust effortlessly even in tight corners and edges. Its noise level is quite low, too. We were able to continue conversation at a moderate volume even when it was running.
One of the features we love in the app is the ability schedule cleanings. Ours is set to run every alternate day at 9:30 AM and it runs automatically without us having to lift a finger. You can also request an on-demand cleaning via the app, however this must be manually selected from a map of your home instead of being scheduled in advance.
The Matrix is similar to other Shark robotic vacuums that we have tested in this category in terms of overall durability. The body is constructed of high-grade, dense plastic with rubber wheels. The two side brushes snap 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 location by the Matrix is precise and quick and allows for a thorough cleaning. This means that it’s capable of avoiding objects that are in its path regardless of whether they’re on the same floor or on different levels. Its precision is further boosted by Matrix Clean that uses an exact grid and multiple passes, leaving no area left unclean. When it’s time to empty the base, the Matrix utilizes a brand new type of bagless system that doesn’t need bags to be replaced like its competitors. This is an industry first, and we love the fact that it doesn’t cause any possible inconvenience or mess when you remove the debris from the base.
IQ L
The Shark IQ Robot Self Empty XL RV1000AE is a fantastic option if you want to get Revolutionize Your Cleaning with the Shark RV2502AE AI Ultra Robot Vacuum XL HEPA home clean without having to touch it. It has a bagless base that can store up to 45 days of dirt and other debris. It also comes with IQ Navigation home mapping, automatic emptying and total home mapping.
The app makes use of a mobile to track each cleaning cycle, as well as the map that is generated of your home. The app allows you to change the names of your rooms, create virtual no-go areas, and create schedules according to your preferences. It’s a little slower than other models, but it does a great job of maneuvering around obstacles and isn’t snagged by rug tassels.
We tested it and the IQ XL cleaned hard floors extremely well. However it did struggle on medium-pile carpets. It would sometimes skip over crumbs, or take them in and leave them behind. The side brushes can also move debris around, making it difficult for the vacuum to grasp it. The IQ XL looks utilitarian and all-black, which means it’s not a style-conscious model.
The IQ XL’s smart auto-empty feature is an excellent method of reducing your maintenance costs. You simply detach the bin from the unit, hold it over a trash container, and press a button that will eject everything at once. The IQ XL does not require any special bin bags, and its high-efficiency filter can capture dust, pet dander and other allergens down to 1 micron.
The only downside to the IQ XL is that it isn’t the most quiet or reliable robotic vacuum available. It is also prone to be lost and return to the same rooms repeatedly or miss specific spots in your house. The mapping and navigation of the IQ XL are not great neither. However, if you’re willing to do a few steps prior to every run, such as picking up cords or other clutter it’s a great choice for cleaning hands-free. It’s also less expensive than most other models. Its main rival is the iRobot Roomba j7+ which provides the same service at a lower cost.
