# iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock vs Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)

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.

Prices checked Oct 31, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/irobot-roomba-max-715-vac-vs-shark-powerdetect-uv-reveal-2-in-1/

## 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 |

## 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](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3265229/roomba-max-715-vac-review.html)
- 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](https://justadadapproved.com/product/irobot-roomba-max-715-pet-robot-vacuum-review/)

### 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](https://vacuumwars.com/shark-powerdetect-uv-reveal-review/)
- 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](https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/floorcare/shark-powerdetect-uv-reveal-2-in-1-robot-vacuum-review)

## 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).

Full reviews: [iRobot Roomba Max 715 Vac + AutoEmpty Dock](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irobot-roomba-max-715-vac/index.md), [Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/shark-powerdetect-uv-reveal-2-in-1/index.md)