Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum vs iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
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| Spec | Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum | iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$500 | ~$500 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum | Robot Vacuum |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 90 min | — |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR + Camera |
| Filtration | Washable pre-motor filter | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 190 ml | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 10.91 x 17.28 in | — |
| Weight | 15.43 lbs | 7.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
Pros & cons
Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum
- ✓Self-empty base holds up to 45 days of debris, minimal manual maintenance
- ✓360-degree LiDAR gives more precise mapping than camera-based budget bots
- ✓Self-cleaning anti-hair-wrap brushroll suited to pet hair
- ✓Cheaper entry into Shark's self-empty ecosystem than the Matrix Plus 2-in-1
- ✓App-based room targeting and scheduling
- ✓Multi-floor mapping if you carry it between levels
- ✗No mopping — strictly vacuum-only despite Matrix branding shared with 2-in-1 models
- ✗90-minute runtime is short next to Shark's higher-tier robots
- ✗No published suction figure to compare against competitors
- ✗Carpet detection isn't called out in Shark's own spec sheet
- ✗Onboard dustbin is very small even though it self-empties
iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- ✓LiDAR plus AI camera on a vacuum-only robot
- ✓Auto-empty dock rated for up to 90 days
- ✓6,000 mAh LFP cell pack, same capacity as the Max 775
- ✓Light 7.5 lb robot
- ✓No mop pads or water tanks to clean
- ✗No mopping at all
- ✗Suction, runtime, bin, noise, robot dimensions and warranty are not published
- ✗$220 more than the Roomba 105 Vac, which also has LiDAR, obstacle avoidance and a self-empty dock