Shark IQ AV1002AE

Shark

Shark IQ AV1002AE

A self-emptying robot vacuum from a brand most people already trust, at a price that doesn't require a deep breath

4.4 (7,000 reviews)

$349

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Make it easy: Set a daily schedule in the app and it vacuums your floors, then empties itself. You clean the dustbin about once a month.

What we like

  • Bagless self-empty base holds about 45 days of debris, so you forget about emptying for over a month
  • Self-cleaning brushroll actively untangles hair during cleaning, which saves pet owners a gross monthly chore
  • Row-by-row navigation maps your home and lets you schedule room by room from the SharkClean app
  • Works with Alexa and Google Assistant out of the box, no separate hub needed

What could be better

  • Navigation is slower and less precise than Roborock or iRobot equivalents, so corners get missed occasionally
  • Only one cleaning run per day, no scheduling multiple passes
  • No mopping capability at all, it is strictly a vacuum

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Our verdict

The Shark IQ sits in the sweet spot between budget bots that need babysitting and premium flagships that cost twice as much. Reviewers on Wirecutter and Tom's Guide consistently note that it handles pet hair well thanks to the self-cleaning brushroll, and the bagless self-empty base is a nice touch (no replacement bags to buy). Navigation is competent but not class-leading. If you want vacuuming done reliably without spending $900, this is a solid pick.

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