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Shark robot vacuums, ranked.

The Shark Matrix Plus is the Shark to beat.

Shark Matrix Plus

The verdict in 10 seconds

A robot vacuum picking up pet hair

Best all-rounder

Shark Matrix PlusShark Matrix PlusA capable, fairly quiet vacuum-mop combo with a frustrating app

Suits you if

  • Your home is mostly hard floors on a single level
  • You want a self-emptying robot without paying for dock bags
  • You want quiet daily upkeep for dust, crumbs and everyday hair

The short version

Shark is behind the best brands we cover for robot vacuums. Its best is the Shark Matrix Plus, which suits you if your home is mostly hard floors on a single level.

We researched 8 expert reviews, analyzed 5,023 owner ratings and comments across 11 sources for every Shark model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

See the evidence

Shark in numbersAverage score 64 · experts 77 · owners 58 · reliability 52
Experts, average77
Owners, average58

Averages across the 1 Shark model we've scored. Other brands: 76.

Quick answers

Is Shark a good robot vacuum brand?

It's decent, but other brands do better overall.

Based on: Shark averages 64 across 1 model; other brands average 76.

Which Shark robot vacuum is the best?

The Shark Matrix Plus. It suits you if your home is mostly hard floors on a single level.

Based on: Highest Product Review score among Shark models (64).

What is the best alternative to Shark?

The Dreame L40 Ultra from Dreame. It suits you if you have a mix of hard floors and rugs.

Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (84).