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Bagless WiFi-Connected Robot Vacuum

This bagless wifi-connected robot has a minimalist, black design. Its price is comparable to other high-end smart robotic vacuums for home use.

You can control it with the physical Clean and Dock buttons on the top, or via the SharkClean app or with voice commands via Alexa and Google Assistant. It has a range of smart features, such as home mapping and virtual no-go zones.

Matrix Clean

A powerful all-home cleaning product from America's leading vacuum cleaner brand (based on NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service sales data). Matrix Clean features incredible suction power, Matrix & Precision Home Mapping and an auto-emptying base.

SharkClean is an app that you can download to your smartphone to map your rooms. Once it's done mapping the app lets you create a schedule for your robot to keep your home tidy, or select individual rooms to let the Matrix begin a cleaning session. You can also set 'no-go' zones like beds or closets that you don't want Matrix to get into.

The app lets you utilize the "spot cleaning" function at any time. You can select an area that is dirty on your floor map, and the robot will scrub the area automatically using multiple swipes on its cleaning pad. It can clean everything from dog hair to weeds and tiny pieces of paper that were left from the latest crafting project.

The Matrix will return to its dock once it has finished cleaning and empty itself in the bin provided. This is a very useful feature because it reduces the amount of hand-on maintenance you need to do.

One thing to consider about this particular model is that the LIDAR mapping sensor sits directly on top which could prevent it from getting under some low-to-the-ground furniture such as tables and sofas. This is a great choice for those who don't mind that it is slightly higher than other models. Be aware that this model doesn't come with a HEPA filter like the other models on this list.

Precision Home Mapping

Shark's Matrix Clean Navigation is a precise grid that makes sure that no spot is missed. Incredible suction pulls dirt, dust and other debris to a bagless base that has 60 days of capacity. Precision home mapping combines 360deg. LiDAR vision and a precise homemap in the SharkClean App that allows fully autonomous movement and intelligent object avoidance. At night or day, it generates a precise map of your space to enable full navigation without bumping into furniture or other obstacles. This means that your robot will be left to complete a schedule of cleaning or you can initiate Matrix cleaning on demand and set specific targets for your room within the app.

"The team at Precision is fantastic, they understand that building a home can be stressful. They do an excellent job of keeping you calm when you're concerned about permits, weather, timing etc." - Josh C.

Powerful Suction

The RV2502AE is a solid mid-range robot vacuum that ticks all the boxes. It's easy to use, produces precise home maps, and has a self-emptying Best bagless self emptying robot vacuum base. It's also cheaper to run than other robot vacuums.

It also has plenty of power, sweeping up debris with its suction opening, and relying on its side brushes to push carpet and hair threads into the brushroll. This helps prevent the build-up and clogging of the brushroll seen on other robotic vacuums, and makes this model more efficient in removing pet hair.

This robot features an impressive suction system that self-empties the base and an efficient HEPA filtering system that traps 99 percent of allergens and dust mites. It also comes with two power modes that can be used to suit different types of floors and a remote that allows you to access all its functions. It is also compatible with voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant which means you can begin a cleaning task without touching the robot.

It's a good option for most homes, however its navigation capabilities could be problematic for some. Unlike other bump bots that can steer clear of stairs but this one was having trouble with them. It utilized LiDAR sensors as well as infrared sensors to map my home however, it kept mistakenly identifying the cat condo as a staircase and asked me whether I wanted to move it. In addition, it only ran for 180 minutes before running out of power, which was less than the advertised time.

Self-Empty Base

Some robots, including this one, have self-emptying bases. These bases vacuum or dump debris from the onboard dust bin into an external dirt compartment. This makes maintenance much easier. They're referred to as the Clean Base Dirt Disposal by iRobot, Auto Empty Station by Ecovacs or Bagless Self Emptying Base by Shark. They're a nice convenience but they can be noisy and messy, and they typically require special disposal bags.

This Shark model is equipped with a HEPA filtered bagless base. It has a large capacity. It can hold up to 60 days worth of debris and doesn't need emptying on a regular basis like some competing models. Shark's suction power is amazing and can take care of even the most difficult messes. The docking station's vacuum system to empty the trash bin is surprisingly noisy.

When the robot is connected and charging, it will emit an alarm and a green light on its top will blink to indicate that it's prepared to start cleaning. If the battery of the robot is at a low level it will dock to its base until it's recharged. It is essential that the dock or Self-Empty Base is placed in a place that can't be obstructed by furniture or other objects and is free of obstructions in the area in front of it.

This model is a little more expensive than other models in the middle of the range we've tested. However, it is better built and performs better on bare floors. It also has a longer battery life and fewer maintenance requirements. It also offers a greater range of options for automation, including virtual boundary markers. The iRobot Roomba i7, however, is still our recommended option because it is more robust and more refined, charges faster, gets caught on rug tassels less frequently and has a higher capacity for its battery.

Easy Setup

The Shark AI Ultra comes with a simple-to-use Schedule that takes just a few inputs. You can choose the date and time for sunrise and sunset. You can also choose the duration of the ramp times (increasing brightness or decreasing brightness) and whether to turn on the lights at night.

It doesn't include smart mapping or voice control like Alexa or Google Assistant, but it has a useful free programming suite. The suite comprises a range of Windows-based tools that permit setting operating parameters and communication such as dmXLAN switch and node configuration and also real-time testing and rapid replication to multiple installations.

Even the most novice users will have no problem using the interface. It has tabs on the top, which correspond to the various screens that the installer will show and also tabs to play around with the various options for messages and colors. It is a powerful tool that lets you quickly create a program installation. It is lightweight at 1.3MB and can be used with any operating system from Windows 7 down to Windows 95.