Samsung Jet Bot+ vs Shark IQ Robot
Quick take: The Shark IQ Robot costs $31 less; the Samsung Jet Bot+ runs longer per charge (120 vs 90 min).
| Spec | Samsung Jet Bot+ | Shark IQ Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$530 | ~$499 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum | Robot Vacuum |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | 120 min | 90 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | Camera |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 70 dB | 72 dB |
| Dustbin | 200 ml | 450 ml |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 13.2 x 3.9 in | 12.6 x 12.6 x 3.4 in |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs | 7.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Samsung Jet Bot+
- ✓Clean Station self-empty is reliable and works well
- ✓LiDAR mapping is accurate and efficient
- ✓SmartThings integration works seamlessly with other Samsung devices
- ✓Compact robot fits under most furniture
- ✓Good suction on hard floors for daily maintenance
- ✗Tiny 200ml onboard dustbin is the smallest in class
- ✗No mop function at all
- ✗No obstacle avoidance — runs into everything
- ✗Suction is underwhelming on medium to thick carpet
- ✗Samsung support for vacuum-specific issues can be slow
Shark IQ Robot
- ✓Self-emptying base at $300 is one of the cheapest options available
- ✓Self-cleaning brushroll genuinely reduces hair wrap maintenance
- ✓Available at Target, Walmart, Best Buy with easy return policies
- ✓Row-by-row cleaning pattern is more organized than random-bounce robots
- ✓Good US-based customer support from Shark
- ✗Camera navigation is inconsistent and mapping can be inaccurate
- ✗90-minute battery severely limits cleaning area per session
- ✗Loudest robot in our list at 72dB
- ✗Gets stuck more often than LiDAR-equipped competitors
- ✗No mop function, vacuum only