Shark - AI Ultra RV2502AE
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room but it’s cut the hair buildup tenfold."
"splurge for the self emptying because if you have to empty it every time you're less likely to use it. We only have to empty ours like once a month and I have a 14mo and a 3yo who drop crumbs everywhere. ... we have a Shark with a large self emptying bin and that thing is great for the price point."
"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room but it’s cut the hair buildup tenfold."
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"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room but it’s cut the hair buildup tenfold."
"One huge leg up for a Shark over Roomba is that the brush roller is similar to a vacuum (e.g. hard plastic), whereas the roomba is a plastic roller with a rubber cover that is DESTROYED by dog fur and you have to frequently replace."
"Still it is less work than keeping up with all that fur."
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"One huge leg up for a Shark over Roomba is that the brush roller is similar to a vacuum (e.g. hard plastic), whereas the roomba is a plastic roller with a rubber cover that is DESTROYED by dog fur and you have to frequently replace."
"the only robot vacuum that didn’t clog or burn out was the self emptying shark one ... it’s been going three years strong."
"the only robot vacuum that didn’t clog or burn out was the self emptying shark one. ... it’s been going three years strong."
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"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room but it’s cut the hair buildup tenfold."
"splurge for the self emptying because if you have to empty it every time you're less likely to use it. We only have to empty ours like once a month and I have a 14mo and a 3yo who drop crumbs everywhere. ... we have a Shark with a large self emptying bin and that thing is great for the price point."
"It saved me so much anxiety and time because I was constantly fighting to make my floors feel clean. ... Now I just have to spot clean and vacuum the corners where the robot can’t reach."
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"it is also so much smarter than the older cheaper brand I had that would constantly get stuck and just bounce around the rooms willy-nilly. This one maps it out and covers all the floor space efficiently."
"I have it on a schedule to run every morning at a set time ... I can also start it with the app even when I'm not home if. ... I can pick "no-go" zones and also pick specific spots for it to clean rather than the entire room."
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"Oh yeah, the 30 day bin does not apply to shepherd and husky owners in any way shape or form!!"
"I’ve seen on the camera the poor guy making multiple trips to self empty while in one room"
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"I have to use google assistant to schedule run times. If I use the app, it runs whenever it wants ... That’s exactly what’s happening with mine."
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"If it doesn't get run at least once a day, the roller brush will get clogged."
"I do have to clean the brush off daily because it will tangle with hair ... My only complaint is the tangled brush ... as long as I go and pop off the back and pull the hair out once a day I don't have any problems."
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"if it doesnt fault out because of debris on the sesnor (Yes, I;ve cleaned it multiple times). ... That’s exactly what’s happening with mine."
"after only a few weeks, it has stopped returning to its dock when its battery is low - each day, I have to go find it and carry it back."
"can’t it to work reliably"
I have a shark and I absolutely hate it. I have to use google assistant to schedule run times. If I use the app, it runs whenever it wants, if it doesnt fault out because of debris on the sesnor (Yes, I;ve cleaned it multiple times). The hardware is decent but as I said the software is garbage! I have a Mova P10 Pro Ultra on the way, hopefully its better.
r/RobotVacuums • What’s the best self-emptying vacuum only device? ->RV2520AZUS is the model. I’ve had it just over a year
r/RobotVacuums • What’s the best self-emptying vacuum only device? ->I love my shark. I've had it for 3 years and no issues. I copied the whole description...lol..."Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum with XL HEPA Self-Empty Base, Bagless, 60-Day Capacity, LIDAR Navigation, Perfect for Pet Hair, Compatible with Alexa, Wi-Fi Connected, Carpet & Hard Floor, Black"...I got mine off Amazon
r/homeautomation • Whats the best robot vacuum for an average home? ->I got the Shark AI Ultra RV2502 and it's pretty good so far 🤷🏻
r/RobotVacuums • Is there high end robot vacuum without mopping? ->I have had both roomba and shark. Roomba needed a lot of maintenance. The good news is that it is completely rebuildable. Bad news, I know that because I changed our every part in that darn machine. My shark is more durable. Yes, I've changed our parts, but they are normal parts like filters and side brushes. I have yet to replace the motor or battery. My sister has an eufy. She has poor quality carpet, and the suction power has damaged her carpet. So... it is a powerful vacuum if your carpet can handle it. Robot vacuums are usually beat priced on black Friday. You might get lucky with Prime Day this year.
r/germanshepherds • We are finally caving in… which roomba do you use? 😂😩 ->I have the Shark AI Ultra self emptying. It does not mop. It isn't a replacement for full vacuuming, but it does make the job much easier. I suffer from dust mite allergies, so I know it does a good job. However, I think it is important to point out to new robot vacuum users that you still need to do a weekly full vacuum regardless of how many times per week you want to run your bot
r/germanshepherds • We are finally caving in… which roomba do you use? 😂😩 ->After three years, I just had to get rid of our shark AI becasue our pup had an accident, and well the rest is history. I loved our shark and while I'm inclined to purchase the same one again, I'm wondering if there is something better for no more than $500.
r/RobotVacuums • best bagless robot vacuum self-empty ->I had our bagless Shark for three years with no issues
r/RobotVacuums • best bagless robot vacuum self-empty ->[Shark](https://www.sharkclean.com/sharkus.product_categories.robot_vacuums). Never seems to get mentioned in these kinds of threads, but they are rock-solid, no bags to replace, not Chinese, excellent vacuums and I highly recommend them.
r/homeautomation • Robotic vacuum recommendation ->We have a German shedder in the house and our shark has been amazing (AI ultra). Virtually no issues with hair stuck in the brushes and always amazed how much is picked up after a session
r/RobotVacuums • Which one is better for dog hair? ->I love my Shark AI Ultra. Honestly life changing if I want to be dramatic. I have a german shep and an american eskimo. I do have to clean the brush off daily because it will tangle with hair, but I don't mind doing that considering my floors are constantly hair free now. I have it on a schedule to run every morning at a set time, but I can also start it with the app even when I'm not home if. I can pick "no-go" zones and also pick specific spots for it to clean rather than the entire room. My only complaint is the tangled brush, but I have A LOT of dog hair between the two so I'm not too shocked...as long as I go and pop off the back and pull the hair out once a day I don't have any problems. My house is all hardwood so I can't give fair opinion on rug cleaning.
r/RobotVacuums • What’s the best self-emptying vacuum only device? ->I have the shark ai ultra for 2 weeks and it's been good so far. I also didn't want to go with a mop version starting out. The shark does a good job, I was surprised how well it did, actually, bc I was skeptical that a robot vac could be strong enough.we have a long haired cat and a large shedding dog in those rooms full time and a German shepherd is in there sometimes, too. It has made a huge difference in the daily cleanliness, beforehand there were tumbleweeds of fluff everywhere along with the occasional scattering of cat litter and regular human dirt that we track around. Idk if it's better than the others , but I'm very happy with it.
r/RobotVacuums • Which is the best for pet hair: Roborock Q5+, Roomba J7+, or Shark AI Ultra? ->That’s the only thing; I had one too and it worked good.
r/RobotVacuums • best bagless robot vacuum self-empty ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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