Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) vs Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) costs $250 and the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 costs $1,200, so the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) is $950 cheaper. Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 wins 2 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 | $1,200 | Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 |
| Runtime per charge | 90 min | 3 h | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 |
- You want to spend less (saves $950)
- Best for vacuum only cleaning with no bags
- You care most about warranty (2 years vs 1 year)
- You care most about runtime per charge (3 h vs 90 min)
- Best for hands off mopping on hard floors
- Suction
- No Pa rating from Shark
- Navigation
- 360 degree LiDAR
- Mopping
- No
- Runtime
- 90 min
Vacuum only LiDAR Shark with a 45 day bagless base
Full Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) review, pros and cons →- Suction
- Shark gives no Pa rating
- Navigation
- 360 degree LiDAR and 3D
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 3 hours
LiDAR Shark with a 185°F mop wash and 60 day bagless base
Full Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $1,200 |
| 3 year cost | $250 | $1,200 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #50 | #95 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited, 2 years on parts (SharkNinja US store) | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but published no kPa figure | Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is sensed |
| 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 and 3D sensors (Shark); Tom's Guide's first map took about 10 min and was accurate, but the robot sometimes got lost looking for the dock |
| Obstacle avoidance | Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it | LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects |
| Mopping | No | Yes, Sonic Mopping pad at 100 scrubs per minute with Wet Edge Detect extending up to 1 in, automatic pad pickup and carpet avoidance (Shark); Tom's Guide found floors stayed wet about 30 min |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless base that holds up to 45 days of debris (Shark) | Yes, bagless, about 60 days of debris (Shark) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only (Shark) | Empties, refills water for up to 30 days, washes the pad with 185°F water and dries it with 175°F air (Shark); Tom's Guide lists a 0.45 gal clean water tank |
| Runtime | 90 min, 6 hour charge (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,000 sq ft per charge | Up to 3 hours, 4 hour charge (Shark, Tom's Guide) |
| Dustbin | 0.2 qt robot cup (Shark) | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Height | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) | n/a |
| 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 | No pet hair test published; Woman and Home saw no hair tangle on the rollers |
| App | SharkClean app with map editing, zones and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | SharkClean app with schedules, no go zones, suction and water flow settings; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Shark, Tom's Guide) |
| Threshold | n/a | Shark says it lifts over high thresholds but gives no figure |
| Noise | n/a | Not measured; Tom's Guide says the wash cycle is loud and drying is a low hum for about 30 min |
| Weight | n/a | 26.92 lb robot and base (Shark) |
| Best for | vacuum only cleaning with no bags | hands off mopping on hard floors |
| Skip if | you want mopping or a newer model | you want camera based obstacle avoidance |
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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1
- Tom's Guide: Hands on review: carpets looked clean after a full run and mopping lifted muddy paw and shoe prints. First map took about 10 min, but the robot got lost once looking for the dock and air blasts sometimes pushed debris the wrong way. No lab measurements published. Source
- Woman and Home: UK month long test: cleared test debris in 1 to 3 passes, hair did not tangle the rollers, and it reached 80% charge in about 30 min. Mapping an open plan room took about 90 min with two bin empties. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) or the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1?
Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors.
Which is cheaper?
The Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) at $250, versus $1,200 for the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $250 vs $1,200.
What is the difference between the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) and the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1?
Suction: No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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 and 3D sensors (Shark); Tom's Guide's first map took about 10 min and… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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), LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1.
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