Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 vs TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 31, 2026
As of Oct 31, 2026, the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 costs $600 and the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni costs $600. The TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni scores higher in our ranking (8.3 vs 6.6 out of 10). Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni for smart home users who want a full dock under $600.
- 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 →- Suction
- 15,000 Pa
- Navigation
- LiDAR
- Mopping
- Dual spinning pads
- Runtime
- Up to 250 min
A strong value all in one dock robot with navigation that Expert Reviews could not fault, a hair cutting brush and Matter support. Mopping and cleaning matched pricier rivals in UK testing. Skip it if you dislike proprietary consumables, since it only takes Tapo's non refillable detergent cartridge.
Full TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni review →Side by side
| Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 | TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $600 |
| 3 year cost | $600 | $600 |
| Our score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #26 | #10 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Limited warranty; Shark US listing states 3 years (2 years on parts) | 1 year covering robot and dock (Tapo US store) |
| Suction | Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect and Dirt Detect adjust power automatically | 15,000 Pa with five levels; dock suction 17,000 Pa (Tapo US store) |
| Navigation | 360 degree LiDAR with 3D sensor mapping | LiDAR with multi floor maps, 3 saved maps plus 1 temporary (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews called its navigation impossible to fault |
| Obstacle avoidance | Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored 14 of 22 points, about average | Dual laser plus LiDAR with anti drop sensors (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews saw it avoid shoes, cables and chair feet but miss a fake pet mess |
| 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 | Dual spinning pads at 180 RPM, three water levels, DeepEdge extending arm, 0.47 in pad lift on thin rugs and pad removal on thick carpet (Tapo US store) |
| Self empty | Yes, bagless base holds up to 60 days of debris | Yes, 3 L dust bag in the dock, spare included; TP-Link claims up to 60 days (Tapo US store, Blacktubi) |
| 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) | Auto empty, 140F mop washing, 122F drying, detergent dispensing and hair cutting brush maintenance; 5 L clean and 4 L dirty tanks (Tapo US store); no plumbing kit (Blacktubi) |
| Runtime | Up to 2 hr dry mode on hard floors (Shark); TechRadar measured about 2 hr 20 min | Up to 250 min, 5,200 mAh battery (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews used 39% of battery in a 55 min, 24 m2 clean |
| Dustbin | 0.3 qt onboard; 60 day bagless base | 280 ml robot bin (Tapo US store) plus 3 L dock bag |
| Height | 2.7 in robot per TechRadar; Shark's listing gives only a 21.38 in overall height | 3.95 in (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews measured just over 100 mm and saw it fit under a bed |
| Pet hair | Self cleaning brushroll; Vacuum Wars measured 86% flattened pet hair pickup on carpet | Cutting brush trims wrapped hair after each job (Tapo); Blacktubi found little hair left on the brush after a week with two long haired children |
| App | SharkClean app with scheduling, no go zones and room division; Shark lists Alexa and Google Assistant support | Tapo app with room and zone cleaning, schedules, no go zones and remote control; Matter, Alexa and Google Assistant; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (Tapo US store, Expert Reviews) |
| Threshold | Up to 38 mm claimed (Vacuum Wars) | 20 mm (0.78 in) (Tapo US store, Expert Reviews) |
| Noise | n/a | From 58 dB at minimum (Tapo US store) |
| Best for | busy homes that want no bags to buy | smart home users who want a full dock under $600 |
| Skip if | you have delicate wood floors | you want a plumbed in dock or refillable detergent |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
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
- 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
TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni
- Expert Reviews: Called navigation impossible to fault and mapping the fastest the reviewer had seen. A 55 minute clean of 24 m2 used 39% of battery. Mopping matched Dreame and Eufy rivals and removed dried ketchup and coffee faster, but it missed a fake pet mess. Awarded Best Buy. Source
- Blacktubi (9.2/10): A week of use in a 1,200 sq ft apartment with two long haired children: little hair left on the brush, and the clean water tank lasted a full week of daily mopping. Cons were the non refillable detergent and no drain or water inlet option. Source
Pros and cons
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
TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni
Pros
- Excellent mapping and navigation
- Hot water mop washing and drying
- Hair cutting brush reduces tangles
- Matter support
- Removable, extending dual mops
Cons
- Proprietary non refillable detergent
- No plumbing kit option
- Missed fake pet mess in testing
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 or the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni?
The TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni scores higher in our ranking (8.3 vs 6.6 out of 10). Pick the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 for busy homes that want no bags to buy. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni for smart home users who want a full dock under $600.
What is the difference between the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1 and the RV50 Pro Omni?
Suction: Not published by Shark; Vacuum Wars measured 17 CFM airflow at max power; Floor Detect… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, 15,000 Pa with five levels; dock suction 17,000 Pa (Tapo US store) on the RV50 Pro Omni. Navigation: 360 degree LiDAR with 3D sensor mapping on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, LiDAR with multi floor maps, 3 saved maps plus 1 temporary (Tapo US store); Expert… on the RV50 Pro Omni. Obstacle avoidance: Front 3D structured light sensor with NeverStuck threshold climbing; Vacuum Wars scored… on the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2 in 1, Dual laser plus LiDAR with anti drop sensors (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews saw it… on the RV50 Pro Omni.
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