Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) vs Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)
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 UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) costs $1,300, so the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) is $1,050 cheaper. Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor. The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 | $1,300 | Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) |
| Runtime per charge | 90 min | 3 h | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) |
| Robot height (fits under furniture) | 4.2 in | 4.1 in (tested) | Tie |
| Release year | 2023 | 2026 | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) |
- You want to spend less (saves $1,050)
- 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)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2023)
- Best for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor
- 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
- NeuroNav AI
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- 180 min battery
Shark's UV stain spotting robot mop with a hot wash base
Full Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $1,300 |
| 3 year cost | $250 | $1,300 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #50 | #97 |
| 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; Vacuum Wars measured 0.95 kPa sealed suction (average 0.99) and 18 CFM airflow (average 16.95) |
| 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 | 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 | Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it | 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, bagless base that holds up to 45 days of debris (Shark) | 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 (Shark) | 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 |
| Runtime | 90 min, 6 hour charge (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,000 sq ft per charge | 180 min battery (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,093 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 0.2 qt robot cup (Shark) | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Height | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) | Vacuum Wars measured 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| 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 | Vacuum Wars measured 91.5% flattened pet hair pickup (average 82%) and 29% hair wrap (average 26%) |
| App | SharkClean app with map editing, zones and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | SharkClean app; Vacuum Wars notes no mop zones, room specific controls or multi level maps; Ideal Home lists Alexa and Google Assistant support |
| Threshold | n/a | Vacuum Wars saw it climb about 19 mm and fail at 25 mm |
| Noise | n/a | Ideal Home measured 69 to 74 dB |
| Best for | vacuum only cleaning with no bags | pet hair and hidden stains on one floor |
| Skip if | you want mopping or a newer model | you need multi floor maps |
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 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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) or the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?
Pick the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) for vacuum only cleaning with no bags. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor.
Which is cheaper?
The Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) at $250, versus $1,300 for the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE), checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $250 vs $1,300.
What is the difference between the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) and the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?
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; Vacuum Wars measured 0.95 kPa sealed suction (average 0.99)… on the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE). Navigation: 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); Vacuum Wars mapped about 350 sq… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), 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: Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), 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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