# Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 vs Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)

As of Oct 30, 2026, the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 costs $600 and the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) costs $700, so the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 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 PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) is not scored yet. Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor.

Prices checked Oct 30, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro-vs-shark-powerdetect-uv-reveal-2-in-1/

## Side by side

| | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $700 |
| 3 year cost | $600 | $700 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #26 | #62 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Limited warranty; Shark US listing states 3 years (2 years on parts) | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect and Dirt Detect adjust power automatically | 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 3D sensor mapping | 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 | Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored 14 of 22 points, about average | Vacuum Wars counted 20 of 24 objects avoided, its best result for a Shark robot (average 16 of 24) |
| Mopping | Yes, sonic mopping pad that extends up to 1 in toward edges and lifts on carpet; water level cannot be set in the app | 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 holds up to 60 days of debris | 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 | 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) | 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 | Up to 2 hr dry mode on hard floors (Shark); TechRadar measured about 2 hr 20 min | 180 min battery (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,093 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 0.3 qt onboard; 60 day bagless base | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Height | 2.7 in robot per TechRadar; Shark's listing gives only a 21.38 in overall height | Vacuum Wars measured 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Pet hair | Self cleaning brushroll; Vacuum Wars measured 86% flattened pet hair pickup on carpet | Vacuum Wars measured 91.5% flattened pet hair pickup (average 82%) and 29% hair wrap (average 26%) |
| App | SharkClean app with scheduling, no go zones and room division; Shark lists Alexa and Google Assistant support | SharkClean app; Vacuum Wars notes no mop zones, room specific controls or multi level maps; Ideal Home lists Alexa and Google Assistant support |
| Threshold | Up to 38 mm claimed (Vacuum Wars) | 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 | busy homes that want no bags to buy | pet hair and hidden stains on one floor |
| Skip if | you have delicate wood floors | you need multi floor maps |

## What reviewers found

### 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](https://vacuumwars.com/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro-review)
- 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](https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/shark-powerdetect-robot-vacuum-and-mop-review)
- 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](https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2560762/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro-2-in-1-robot-vacuum-review.html)

### 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 Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 or the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?

The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 has a published review score and ranks #26 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) is not scored yet. Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor.

### Which is cheaper?

The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 at $600, versus $700 for the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE), checked Oct 30, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $600 vs $700.

### What is the difference between the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 and the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?

Suction: Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, 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 3D sensor mapping on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, 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: Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, 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: [Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/shark-powerdetect-nevertouch-pro/index.md), [Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/shark-powerdetect-uv-reveal-2-in-1/index.md)