Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) costs $500 and the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 costs $600, so the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) is $100 cheaper. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) is not scored yet. Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags. Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy.
- Suction
- No Pa rating from Shark
- Navigation
- 360 degree LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- 90 min
A plain, vacuum only Shark with LiDAR and a bagless base that Vacuum Wars called Shark's best performing robot when it tested it. It is an older 2023 model with a short 90 minute runtime, and the $499.99 store price is high when the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 sells for less. Most buyers should pick the Matrix Plus instead unless this one is discounted.
Full Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) review →- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Sonic pad
- Runtime
- About 2 h
A good value for people who want a robot that empties, refills and washes its own mop without buying bags, now that it sells for $599.99 instead of $999.99. Reviewers liked its obstacle avoidance and threshold climbing but found it leaves floors very wet and stays too far from walls. Skip it if you have delicate wood floors or need strong deep carpet cleaning.
Full Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 review →Side by side
| Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 | $600 |
| 3 year cost | $500 | $600 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 6.6/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #56 | #26 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited, 2 years on parts (SharkNinja US store) | Limited warranty; Shark US listing states 3 years (2 years on parts) |
| Suction | No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but published no kPa figure | Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect and Dirt Detect adjust power automatically |
| Navigation | 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); Vacuum Wars mapped about 350 sq ft in just over 5 min and found it about 28% faster than a Roomba i3+ EVO | 360 degree LiDAR with 3D sensor mapping |
| Obstacle avoidance | Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it | Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored 14 of 22 points, about average |
| Mopping | No | Yes, sonic mopping pad that extends up to 1 in toward edges and lifts on carpet; water level cannot be set in the app |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless base that holds up to 45 days of debris (Shark) | Yes, bagless base holds up to 60 days of debris |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only (Shark) | Empties the bin, refills the robot from a tank that lasts up to 30 days, washes and dries the mop pad, anti odor puck; no heated wash water (Vacuum Wars) |
| Runtime | 90 min, 6 hour charge (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,000 sq ft per charge | Up to 2 hr dry mode on hard floors (Shark); TechRadar measured about 2 hr 20 min |
| Dustbin | 0.2 qt robot cup (Shark) | 0.3 qt onboard; 60 day bagless base |
| Height | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) | 2.7 in robot per TechRadar; Shark's listing gives only a 21.38 in overall height |
| Pet hair | Self cleaning anti hair wrap brushroll (Shark); Vacuum Wars said it did not notice a big difference from anti wrap rolls on robots | Self cleaning brushroll; Vacuum Wars measured 86% flattened pet hair pickup on carpet |
| App | SharkClean app with map editing, zones and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | SharkClean app with scheduling, no go zones and room division; Shark lists Alexa and Google Assistant support |
| Threshold | n/a | Up to 38 mm claimed (Vacuum Wars) |
| Best for | vacuum only cleaning with no bags | busy homes that want no bags to buy |
| Skip if | you want mopping or a newer model | you have delicate wood floors |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)
- Vacuum Wars: Called it Shark's best performing robot vacuum at the time. Covered about 1,000 sq ft per charge versus about 820 for a Roomba i3+ EVO, mapped about 350 sq ft in just over 5 min, and beat the Roomba on crevice pickup and carpet deep cleaning. Battery efficiency 1.29 min per 1%. Source
- 9to5Toys: Tested the Shark Matrix with the bagless 45 day self empty base at a $499.99 MSRP (the review does not print a model number). LiDAR avoided objects taller than a few inches, stopping about an inch away, but did not detect cords. It was barely audible on normal mode and Matrix mode added about 5 min in the largest room. The app does not show live robot position. Source
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1
- Vacuum Wars (3.36/5): Above average on carpet pet hair (86%) and dried stains, average on deep carpet cleaning (76%) and obstacles, below average on battery and navigation. Ranked #20 on its Top 20 list. Source
- TechRadar: Tested the US RV2820ZE. Strong obstacle avoidance and threshold climbing and an easy app, but too much water left on wood floors, weak on fine powder in thick rugs and limited edge cleaning. No overall score published; sub scores were performance 4/5, design 4/5, app 4/5 and value 3.5/5. TechRadar gave a Performance 4/5 subscore but no overall rating. Source
- Tech Advisor: Never got stuck and handled gravy, coffee and mud stains in Stain Mode, but the extending pad did not reach corners and spot cleaning was hard to place precisely. Source
Pros and cons
Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)
Pros
- Bagless self empty base
- Fast, efficient LiDAR mapping
- Strong hard floor and carpet pickup in Vacuum Wars tests
- Good crevice cleaning
Cons
- No mop
- 90 minute runtime
- Older 2023 design
- Costs more than the Matrix Plus 2 in 1 on Shark's store
- Obstacle avoidance not independently tested
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1
Pros
- Bagless dock with about 60 days of capacity
- Refills its own water and washes the mop pad
- Climbs high thresholds and rarely gets stuck
- Good carpet pet hair pickup in testing
Cons
- Leaves floors very wet, water level not adjustable
- Gives walls and corners too wide a berth
- Below average battery efficiency per Vacuum Wars
- No heated mop wash
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) or the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1?
The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) is not scored yet. Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags. Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy.
Which is cheaper?
The Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) at $500, versus $600 for the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, checked Oct 31, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $500 vs $600.
What is the difference between the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) and the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1?
Suction: No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1. Navigation: 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); Vacuum Wars mapped about 350 sq… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), 360 degree LiDAR with 3D sensor mapping on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1. Obstacle avoidance: Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1.
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