The Best Shark Robot Vacuum

The IQ XL has a big dust bin that only needs to be emptied about every month. It's fast and Efficient Shark ION Robot Vacuum: Smart Navigation, never is stuck and can help you map your home's layout to make scheduling easier.

It might not have the advanced technology of the iRobot j7+, but it is more durable and has lower costs for recurring use.

1. The IQ XL

The IQ XL robot is one of few that can be set and forget thanks to its intelligent features. This includes visual mapping and self emptying. Its minimalist, all-black design won't be a winner in style awards, but it's solid and well-constructed. Its features make it a great choice for pet owners.

In our tests, we observed that the IQ XL was able to take away a lot of dirt from floors that were not cleaned. It also did well on low-pile rugs. It was also able of navigating furniture and other obstacles easily and maneuvered itself to clean the edges of rooms. It had a tendency to push things like chair legs and bowls of dog food a little too forcefully. It also had trouble picking up large pieces of debris like sand or baking soda, from low-pile flooring.

You can control the IQ XL via the Clean and Dock buttons or by interfacing via voice command through Alexa or Google Assistant. The SharkClean app is also simple to use and visually appealing. After you have create your account and connect to WiFi you can identify the robot, view its map (once it's completed some cleaning cycles) and create a schedule, and designate rooms.

The IQ XL has three power modes: energy-saving Eco, default Normal, and high-powered Max. It has two side brush that help bring debris to the main brushroll, and also near the robot's edges. It also has a neat Evacuate-andResume feature that lets the robot return to its base and empty its dust bin after completing the cleaning cycle. The robot is then able to resume right where it left.

2. The IQ

Shark's IQ robot does an excellent job at mapping and sets virtual boundaries so that it can avoid obstacles like pet waste, lamp cords and other obstacles. It can be controlled by a physical Clean & Dock button on the top of the vacuum or through the SharkClean App. It utilizes infrared sensors to keep itself off the stairs and can also create an interactive map of your home that you can use to pick rooms for cleaning. It comes with a self-emptying base that can store up to 30 days worth of dirt.

Like the other robotic vacuums that we tested, the IQ works quickly and effectively and rarely gets stuck. It has a large bin at its base that only needs to be emptied approximately once per month. Its HEPA-certified filter is easy to clean and captures airborne allergens when it vacuums.

The IQ is a little more expensive than other robotic shark vacuum vacuums we've reviewed, but does a better mapping and virtual boundary creation to prevent the lamp cords and pet waste from being swept away into your carpeting. It can be controlled by an app on your mobile device, which allows you to set an agenda and control the vacuum using your voice.

Another advantage of this model is that it has a low 11.8-inch-by-3-inch profile, meaning it is able to fit under furniture the larger models like the Eufy 11s and iRobot j7+ couldn't. It also comes with a built-in Wi-Fi radio and can connect to your home's wireless router. The app lets you set up an organizing routine as well as set up no-go zones and check the battery level, and many more. The only downside is that you have to manually empty the bin. This could be messy, since dust can travel all over.

3. The RV2502AE

The RV2502AE Shark's first robot cleaner that uses LiDAR navigation is a premium feature which allows it to navigate your home better and avoid obstacles. Prior to this, the company's robots were all equipped with V-SLAM, which is a camera-based navigation system that is effective but not as precise as LiDAR.

This is the most expensive of our runners-up, but it provides lots of value for the extra cost. It is a powerful cleaning machine as well as a wealth of intelligent features, and a bagless self-emptying base that can store up to 60 days of dirt.

It is powered by a long-lasting battery, and it returns automatically to its charging dock after it has completed or when its internal battery runs low. You can control it via the intuitive app, using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant or by pressing the Clean and Dock buttons at the top.

You can select from three different settings for power. Eco is the most efficient and energy-efficient, while using the least suction. Normal is the default setting and is suitable for most situations. Max is the most powerful setting, with the most suction, however it drains batteries faster. It also has the ability to create virtual no-go zones and customize its cleaning schedule to meet your particular needs.

The RV2502AE isn't our top pick due to a few shortcomings. For one, it's higher than the rest of our runners-up, which means it won't be able to fit under low couches or TV stands. The V-SLAM's navigation system can be a bit difficult to navigate through cables, and the robot might get stuck on a staircase or in corners.

It's still a good choice for those looking for an all-purpose robotic vacuum that can vacuum and mop.

5. The IQ Lite XL

Robot vacuums can make you feel like you're swapping one task for another, since most have to be emptied or cleaned often. But the $599 Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE reduces that maintenance to once a month, thanks to a base that is bagless that holds 30 days worth of dust and debris, as well as a self-cleaning brushroll that stops hair from wrapping around it. In our tests it performed quickly and Www.robotvacuummops.com efficiently, never gotten stuck, and provided powerful suction power. It comes with a Find Robot Button that helps you find the robot if it gets lost. It also allows scheduling via mobile apps.

The IQ Light is connected to your home WiFI and can be controlled by the physical Clean and Dock buttons that are located on the top. You can also control it using the free SharkClean App for Android and iOS or by voice commands using an Amazon Alexa device or Google Assistant. It utilizes IQ NAV navigation technology to navigate through your home and identify furniture blocking its path. It takes several cleanings to make a map of your home and then you can see a live interactive floor plan in the SharkClean app to identify rooms, create no-go zones or choose specific areas to be cleaned.

If the IQ Lite runs out of battery, it automatically returns to its base to recharge and resume where it was when it left. If it's activated (it's disabled by default) this feature is referred to as Evacuate and Resuming, and it's especially useful for homes with pets. The IQ Lite XL robot is the only Shark robot that we've tested with a dedicated sensor for marking no-go zones. Other robots utilize their upward-facing cameras to accomplish this however the sensor on the IQ Lite sits between the Dock and Clean buttons.