Shark - AI Ultra Self-Empty Robot Vacuum (Base Model)
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"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."
"Still it is less work than keeping up with all that fur."
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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."
"Still it is less work than keeping up with all that fur."
"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."
"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."
"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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"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."
"They stand by their products, sent me a new unit when the brush failed, came with a 3 yr warranty."
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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."
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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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"If it doesn't get run at least once a day, the roller brush will get clogged."
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"Doesn't do great on carpet though."
"If it doesn't get run at least once a day, the roller brush will get clogged."
radica1 1.0I’m on my second robot vacuum and I basically don’t use it. It can’t handle one room and can’t automatically empty the bin because the hair is so long it gets tangled in the tiny bin (and the spinny things just whip up little hair tornado balls) 🙄 I have all hard wood floors and 2 cats and 2 Great Pyrenees. One of them really loves her mud mound in the back of the yard 🙃so lots of hair and dirt This is the Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum with XL HEPA (RV2520A0US) and it’s worse than the old Xiamo Robot vacuum I used to have in every single sense. Among the issues with the hair, the mapping and navigation suck and the app is super slow. It frequently gets lost in my 1100sqft house Give me your experiences and model name, good or bad! I’d like to run it scheduled without babysitting it …
Ov3rdriv3r 0.5I have currently set up in my house (vine reviewer) l10s pro L20 ultra X40 Ultra X50, Aqua10, (all shark robots) and an E25. I have several other brands, but they're unknown or lesser known like Switchbot. Of all of them, none is perfect. Aqua10 is fantastic, but crappy navigation compared to eufy. Eufy e25 has incredible navigation,with similar ability to clean. My favorite of all of them is my E25. App is nice, but lacks the features of all the Dreames. I wish I had the opportunity to try roborock, mova, etc. Sharks aren't horrible, but overpriced and useless compared to others. Shark makes really good hand vacuums, but their robot lineup is amateur garbage compared to the rest. They bank on their name to sell and people don't know better are happy with them not realizing the better options out there.
rinkeshpatel 0.2Just bought our first Robo Vacs, Ecovacs Deebot x11 for main floor ($900~). Shark AI Ultra Vac only for top floor with carpet ($250). We just threw them in the mix without making anything ready for them so we can test their strengths or lack thereof. Both are stellar for their price point. Both work well in darkness for their price point. Both avoid obstacles like pros.. as per their price point. While Shark is doing exactly what we want it to do, vaccum carpet and bathrooms everyday. Ecovacs vac+mop has been stellar! First few rounds felt like streakleftover fest. But, by 3rd day, floors were squeaky clean. First 2 days was all about tweaking and trying to customize everything. By 3rd, I went autopilot mode and let it do its thing. It’s working quietly at night too. We have a toddler so lot of small pieces on floor. We find everything as it is the morning or through out the day. I read a lot and I assume that the higher you go in price, the less chance of making errors in choosing the right Robo cleaner. Good luck and go for it 👍🏼🙏🏼
DalePigtail_ 0.2AV2310EDUS with self empty
DJCurrier92 0.2That’s the only thing; I had one too and it worked good.
Cultural_Side_9677 0.2I 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.
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
Funny-Quantity-6865 0.2They always say avoid but never give actual reasons. I have a Shark Ultra AI, works great, zero issues.
Low-Bluebird4589 0.2We 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
thefoxess 0.2I 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.
Eastern-Advisor5268 0.1After 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.
I had our bagless Shark for three years with no issues
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