# Shark robot vacuums compared: PowerDetect, Matrix and Navigator Source: https://dockandmop.co.uk/best/shark-robot-vacuum-range Publisher: Dock and Mop. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://dockandmop.co.uk/how-we-pick Shark's robots share one habit that sets them apart: nearly every base here is bagless, so self-emptying does not tie you to buying dust bags. Beyond that the range splits into three families. PowerDetect models sit on a NeverTouch Pro base that empties the bin, refills the water tank and washes and dries the mop pad, and the ThermaCharged version does that with hot water and hot air. Matrix Plus 2-in-1 models vacuum and sonic mop at the same time but leave pad washing to you. The plain Matrix and Navigator robots are vacuum only. Shark does not publish suction in Pa on these listings, so this comparison looks at the mop, how many days of debris the base holds, what the base does for the pad, navigation and runtime, using only what each Amazon listing says. ## Products ### 1. Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro Robot Vacuum, Black RV2920XE Suction: Not stated; Mop type: Pad, extends about 25 mm at edges; Self-empty capacity: 60 days, bagless; Mop care in base: 85°C wash, 79°C hot air dry, auto refill; Navigation: 360° LiDAR; Runtime: 180 minutes Shark's most automated robot here. The NeverTouch Pro base washes the pad with 85°C water, dries it with 79°C air, refills the tank and holds 60 days of debris. Suits busy homes that mop often. In its favour: - Base washes the mop with 85°C water and dries it with 79°C air after every clean - Up to 60 days of debris in the bin and up to 30 days of automatic water refills - 180 minute runtime is the longest stated in the Shark range here Good to know: - Shark gives no suction figure in Pa, which makes comparison with other brands harder - Mop lift height on carpet is not stated, so check how it handles thick rugs ### 2. Shark RV2310AE Matrix Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum with Bagless, 45-Day Capacity, Self-Cleaning Brushroll for Pet Hair, No Spots Missed on Carpets & Hard Floors, Precision Home Mapping, Wi-Fi, Black Suction: Not stated; Base type: Bagless; Base capacity: Not stated; Hands-free period: Up to 45 days; Runtime: Not stated A vacuum-only Shark that empties after every clean into a bagless base holding up to 45 days of dirt. Its Matrix Clean grid pass and self-cleaning brushroll make it a sensible choice for carpets and pet hair without bag costs. In its favour: - Bagless base needs no disposal bags, and Shark says it holds up to 45 days of dirt and debris. - Self-cleaning, anti hair wrap brushroll designed to pick up more hair from carpets and hard floors. - Matrix Clean takes multiple grid passes, and Recharge and Resume picks up where it left off. Good to know: - No suction figure or runtime appears in the listing, which makes direct comparison difficult. - Vacuum only, with no mopping, and a bagless bin has to be tipped out by hand. ### 3. Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro Robot Vacuum & Mop, White, AV2810ZEWH Suction: Not stated; Anti-tangle: Not stated; Auto-empty: Up to 60 days; Mopping: Pad, washed and dried after every clean; Runtime: 120 min Shark's dock empties into a 60-day bin, refills the robot's water for up to 30 days and washes and dries the pad. DirtDetect boosts power where there is more debris, which helps around pet beds and feeding spots. In its favour: - Base empties debris into a 60-day bin and refills the water tank for up to 30 days. - DirtDetect spots areas with more debris and boosts vacuuming, handy near pet beds and bowls. - NeverStuck lifts the robot over obstacles and thresholds, and the pad is kept above carpet when mopping. Good to know: - Neither a suction figure nor an anti-tangle brush is mentioned in the listing. - The spec lists 120 V and a 12 oz cleaner bottle, so confirm UK plug and support before buying. ### 4. Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop, Black/Brass, AV2613WA Suction: Not stated; Mop on carpet: Not stated; Main brush: Self-cleaning, anti-hair-wrap brushroll; Dock: Bagless HEPA self-empty, 60 days; Runtime: 110 minutes Shark's Matrix Clean pattern makes multiple passes in a grid, which the maker says gives 30% better carpet cleaning than its single-pass model. A bagless base keeps running costs simple. In its favour: - Matrix Clean grid passes give 30% better carpet cleaning versus Shark's RV2610WD single pass, according to Shark. - Self-cleaning brushroll digs into carpet and is designed to resist hair wrap. - Bagless HEPA base holds up to 60 days of debris with no bags to buy. Good to know: - The listing does not say the mop lifts on carpet, so plan to remove the pad before vacuuming rugs. - No suction figure in Pa is listed, and runtime is 110 minutes. ### 5. Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo, Powerful Suction, Matrix Plus, 60-Day Debris Capacity, HEPA Bagless Self Empty Base, Sonic Mopping, Home Mapping for Pet Hair, Carpets & Hardfloor, Black/Gold, AV2610WA Suction: Not stated; Dock jobs: Bagless auto-empty, up to 60 days; Mop: Sonic mopping, 100 scrubs per min; Obstacle sensing: 360 degree lidar object detection; Runtime: 110 min A 2-in-1 Shark with sonic mopping and a bagless HEPA base, so no bags to buy. Best for pet homes that mainly need strong vacuuming with a light mop. In its favour: - Bagless base holds up to 60 days of debris and uses True HEPA filtration. - Matrix Clean makes a grid of passes over dirty areas for more thorough carpet cleaning. - Sonic mopping scrubs hard floors 100 times per minute, with a Matrix Mop option for stains. Good to know: - The base does not wash or dry the mop pads, so they need rinsing by hand. - No Pa figure is listed and runtime is a shorter 110 minutes. ### 6. Shark PowerDetect AV2800ZEBK 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner with NeverTouch Pro Base Suction: Not stated; Mop type: Pad, held above carpet, extends about 25 mm; Self-empty capacity: 60 days, bagless; Mop care in base: Pad wash and dry, auto refill (heat not stated); Navigation: Not stated; Runtime: 120 minutes A black PowerDetect 2-in-1 on the NeverTouch Pro base, with the same 60-day bin, 30 days of refills and pad washing and drying. Comes with two odour cartridges and a starter bottle of cleaner. In its favour: - Base empties into a 60-day bin, refills the tank for up to 30 days and washes and dries the pad - DirtDetect boosts suction on dirtier areas and takes extra mopping passes on stains - Box includes two odour neutralising cartridges and a 300 ml starter bottle of floor cleaner Good to know: - Navigation type is not spelled out on this listing, so confirm LiDAR if mapping matters - The listing text reads like a rough translation, which makes some details unclear ### 7. Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum and Self-Empty Base with Bagless 60-Day Capacity Self-Empty Base, SmartPath Navigation, Powerful Pet Hair Pickup, Anti-Hair Wrap, For Carpets & Hard Floors, Grey, RV2120AE Suction: Not stated; Base: Bagless auto-empty, up to 60 days; Mop: None; Navigation: SmartPath spot lidar; Runtime: 60 min A vacuum-only Shark with a bagless self-empty base, so there are no bags to buy. Best for carpet-heavy homes that do not need a mop at all. In its favour: - The bagless base holds up to 60 days of debris and needs no disposal bags. - Self-cleaning brushroll is designed against hair wrap on carpets and hard floors. - Detects and avoids objects in its path, and resumes cleaning after recharging. Good to know: - Runtime is listed at 60 minutes, the shortest here, so larger homes may need a recharge mid-clean. - There is no mopping function and no Pa figure, only a comparison against a rival. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.