iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock costs $700 and the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) costs $700. The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock has a published review score and ranks #38 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for carpeted homes that do not need a mop. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor.
- Suction
- 30,000 Pa
- Navigation
- ClearView Pro LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
A good carpet cleaner with LiDAR, an AI camera and a compact 90 day bag dock, for homes that do not need mopping. Testers split on obstacle avoidance, and one saw the dock fail to empty the bin. Skip it if your floors are mostly hard or cluttered with small items.
Full iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock review →- Suction
- Shark gives no Pa rating
- Navigation
- NeuroNav AI
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- 180 min battery
Shark's most capable robot so far for pet homes, with strong pet hair pickup, the best obstacle avoidance Vacuum Wars has seen from Shark and a hot wash base. The UV stain spotting works, but the mop uses a lot of water and floors can stay wet for half an hour. Skip it if you need multi floor maps or low furniture clearance.
Full Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) review →Side by side
| iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $700 | $700 |
| 3 year cost | $700 | $700 |
| Our score | 5.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #38 | #62 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | 30,000 Pa (iRobot rating per PCWorld); iRobot's store says 4X the Roomba 105 | Shark gives no Pa rating; Vacuum Wars measured 0.95 kPa sealed suction (average 0.99) and 18 CFM airflow (average 16.95) |
| Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR with 3D maps, up to 5 maps, about 9 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot); PCWorld found the map mostly accurate but it merged two rooms | NeuroNav AI with lasers, RGB sensors and an UltraRange camera (Shark); Ideal Home mapped a ground floor in about 10 min, and only one map can be saved |
| Obstacle avoidance | PrecisionVision AI recognizes cords, socks, shoes, toys and pet waste (iRobot); PCWorld saw it push through shoes and chew magazines, while Just A Dad Approved scored its clutter test 8.5/10 | Vacuum Wars counted 20 of 24 objects avoided, its best result for a Shark robot (average 16 of 24) |
| Mopping | No | Yes, HyperSonic vibrating pad with UV stain detection and a 20 mm mop lift (Vacuum Wars); Vacuum Wars found heavy water use that left floors wet for over 30 min |
| Self empty | Yes, AllergenLock bag that iRobot says lasts up to 90 days; Just A Dad Approved saw the dock fail to fully empty the bin 5 of 5 times | Yes, bagless auto empty into the NeverTouch Pro base; Ideal Home found the claimed 60 day bin nearly full after two weeks of heavy use |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only | Empties, refills and washes the pad with 185°F water and dries it with heated air (Vacuum Wars, Ideal Home); odor module; can leave the pad at the dock for vacuum only runs |
| Dustbin | Robot bin size not published | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Height | About 4.1 in (PCWorld) | Vacuum Wars measured 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Pet hair | Dual rubber brushes and anti tangle edge brush (iRobot); Just A Dad Approved saw long hair wrap the rollers and side brush | Vacuum Wars measured 91.5% flattened pet hair pickup (average 82%) and 29% hair wrap (average 26%) |
| App | Roomba Home app with schedules, rooms, no go zones, Smart Clean suggestions and iPhone Live Activities (PCWorld) | SharkClean app; Vacuum Wars notes no mop zones, room specific controls or multi level maps; Ideal Home lists Alexa and Google Assistant support |
| Threshold | Not published by iRobot | Vacuum Wars saw it climb about 19 mm and fail at 25 mm |
| Noise | Not measured; PCWorld found the auto empty cycle surprisingly loud | Ideal Home measured 69 to 74 dB |
| Weight | 7.5 lb robot (iRobot) | n/a |
| Runtime | n/a | 180 min battery (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,093 sq ft per charge |
| Best for | carpeted homes that do not need a mop | pet hair and hidden stains on one floor |
| Skip if | your floors are mostly hard surfaces | you need multi floor maps |
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What reviewers found
iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
- PCWorld: Initial mapping took about 13 min. Strong on a rug but weak on hard floors at Standard suction until Deep or Smart mode. Handled furniture well but pushed through shoes and chewed up magazines. Loud auto empty. Source
- Just A Dad Approved (6/10): Three months of home use: carpet 8/10, clutter test 8.5/10, hair tangle 6/10. The dock failed to fully empty the bin in 5 of 5 tries and moist mess pickup failed. Source
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)
- Vacuum Wars (3.56 Vacuum Wars stars): Measured 0.95 kPa suction, 88% carpet deep clean, 91.5% pet hair pickup, 29% hair wrap and 20 of 24 obstacles avoided. Mopping used 3.4 to 5.3 g of water versus about 1 g average and floors stayed wet over 30 min. Source
- Ideal Home: UK test: cleared rice and oats in 1 to 2 passes on hard floors, avoided a dumbbell, found four hidden stains on its first run and measured 69 to 74 dB. The 60 day bin was nearly full after two weeks. Source
Pros and cons
iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock
Pros
- Strong carpet cleaning
- Compact AutoEmpty dock
- LiDAR plus AI camera
- Up to 5 saved maps
- Intuitive app
Cons
- Weak on hard floors at Standard suction
- Mixed obstacle avoidance results
- Loud auto empty
- Long hair wraps brushes
- Dock emptying failures in one test
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)
Pros
- Strong measured pet hair pickup
- Best Shark obstacle avoidance in Vacuum Wars tests
- Hot water pad wash and heated drying
- UV stain detection triggers extra mopping
- Long coverage per charge
Cons
- Heavy water use leaves floors wet
- Only one saved map
- Bin fills well before 60 days
- 4.1 in tall
- Fails thresholds above about 19 mm
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock or the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?
The iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock has a published review score and ranks #38 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) is not scored yet. Pick the iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock for carpeted homes that do not need a mop. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor.
What is the difference between the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock and the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?
Suction: 30,000 Pa (iRobot rating per PCWorld); iRobot's store says 4X the Roomba 105 on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, Shark gives no Pa rating; Vacuum Wars measured 0.95 kPa sealed suction (average 0.99)… on the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE). Navigation: ClearView Pro LiDAR with 3D maps, up to 5 maps, about 9 min per 1,000 sq ft (iRobot)… on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, NeuroNav AI with lasers, RGB sensors and an UltraRange camera (Shark); Ideal Home mapped… on the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE). Obstacle avoidance: PrecisionVision AI recognizes cords, socks, shoes, toys and pet waste (iRobot); PCWorld… on the Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock, Vacuum Wars counted 20 of 24 objects avoided, its best result for a Shark robot (average… on the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE).
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