# Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) costs $250 and the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus costs $250. The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus has a published review score and ranks #2 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 TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/shark-matrix-self-empty-rv2310ae-vs-tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus/

## Side by side

| | Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) | TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $250 |
| 3 year cost | $250 | $330 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 9.2/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #50 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited, 2 years on parts (SharkNinja US store) | n/a |
| Suction | No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but published no kPa figure | 5,300 Pa (Tapo) |
| 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 | LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) |
| Obstacle avoidance | Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it | No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on cables; crosses 22 mm thresholds |
| Mopping | No | Yes, clip on pad with a 300 ml water tank and three water levels; no mop lift, avoids carpet in mop mode (Tapo) |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless base that holds up to 45 days of debris (Shark) | Yes, 3 L sealed disposable bag, up to 60 days per bag (Tapo) |
| Dock features | Auto empty and charging only (Shark) | Auto empty and charging only; dock 9 x 6.5 x 13 in (Tapo) |
| Runtime | 90 min, 6 hour charge (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 1,000 sq ft per charge | Not published by Tapo; 2,600 mAh battery with 4 h charging; nextpit had about 65% left after a 30 min run |
| Dustbin | 0.2 qt robot cup (Shark) | 300 ml robot bin plus 3 L dock bag (Tapo) |
| Height | 4.2 in (Vacuum Wars spec table) | 3.9 in (100 mm, Tapo) |
| 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 | Tom's Guide pet hair score 80.6, with only 67.8% pickup on carpet |
| App | SharkClean app with map editing, zones and schedules; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Vacuum Wars) | Tapo app with room modes, schedules, no go zones and live position; works with Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Noise | n/a | 52 dB quiet mode, 55 dB standard (Tapo) |
| Filter | n/a | H11 HEPA (Tapo) |
| Best for | vacuum only cleaning with no bags | hard floor homes on a tight budget |
| Skip if | you want mopping or a newer model | you have heavy pet hair on carpet |

## 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](https://www.vacuumwars.com/shark-matrix-review)
- 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](https://9to5toys.com/2023/04/20/shark-matrix-robot-vacuum-review/)

### TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus

- Tom's Guide: Picked up 98.6% of cereal on hardwood and 99.7% on carpet, but only 67.8% of pet hair on carpet; mopping is basic and the pad needs manual cleaning. [Source](https://www.tomsguide.com/home/tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus-review)
- nextpit (4.5/5): Called it an excellent budget robot with precise mapping and better than expected mopping; obstacle detection was the weakest area, with frequent bumps. [Source](https://nextpit.com/tapo-rv30-max-plus-review)
- Blacktubi (8.6/10): Strong carpet suction and a sealed bag dock that lasted longer than claimed; mopping only handles light messes and it can get stuck on stray cables. [Source](https://www.blacktubi.com/review/tapo-rv30-max-plus/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) or the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus?

The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus has a published review score and ranks #2 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 TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus for hard floor homes on a tight budget.

### What is the difference between the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE) and the RV30 Max Plus?

Suction: No Pa rating from Shark; Vacuum Wars rated bench suction well above average but… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), 5,300 Pa (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. Navigation: 360 degree LiDAR with Matrix Clean grid passes (Shark); Vacuum Wars mapped about 350 sq… on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), LiDAR plus IMU, works in the dark, up to 4 floor maps (Tapo) on the RV30 Max Plus. Obstacle avoidance: Shark says it detects and avoids objects day or night; Vacuum Wars did not test it on the Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE), No camera based avoidance; nextpit and Blacktubi found it bumps objects and can stick on… on the RV30 Max Plus.

Full reviews: [Shark Matrix Self Empty (RV2310AE)](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/shark-matrix-self-empty-rv2310ae/index.md), [TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/tp-link-tapo-rv30-max-plus/index.md)