Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 vs Yeedi S16 Plus
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Quick take: The Yeedi S16 Plus costs $5 less; the Yeedi S16 Plus runs longer per charge (252 vs 120 min).
| Spec | Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 | Yeedi S16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$425 | ~$420 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | Not disclosed | 16600 Pa |
| Battery | 120 min | 252 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Filtration | — | Washable filter |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 70 dB | — |
| Dustbin | 500 ml | — |
| Water tank | 300 ml | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | Yes |
| Hot water washing | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | No | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 12.9 x 3.5 in | — |
| Weight | 9.8 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1
- ✓Large 500ml dustbin means fewer empties between self-empty cycles
- ✓Widely available at Target, Walmart, and Costco with easy returns
- ✓LiDAR navigation creates accurate maps quickly
- ✓Self-empty base is smaller and more compact than many competitors
- ✓Good US-based customer support
- ✗Mopping is basic — passive drag-style, no spinning or pressure
- ✗No obstacle avoidance means it bumps into furniture and cables
- ✗Shark app is functional but clunky compared to Roborock or Dreame
- ✗No mop lifting — mop pad must be removed for carpet-only cleaning
Yeedi S16 Plus
- ✓16,600 Pa suction with confirmed LiDAR navigation (not left ambiguous, unlike some Yeedi listings)
- ✓Triple Lift System physically raises the mop and brushes over carpet rather than just avoiding it
- ✓167°F hot water mop washing and hot air drying at the dock
- ✓Self-empty station rated for 150 days of hands-free operation
- ✓252-minute rated runtime is long for the class
- ✓Meaningfully cheaper than Yeedi's own M16 Infinity for similar suction and dock features
- ✗Listed under clearance pricing on yeedi.com, suggesting it may be phased out for newer M-series models
- ✗No published robot-only dustbin, water tank, weight, or dimensions
- ✗Yeedi has far less established US ownership history than Ecovacs or Roborock
- ✗Only a 1-year warranty on a $400+ machine
- ✗2.4GHz WiFi only, no 5GHz support