Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 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 PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 costs $1,200 and the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) costs $1,300, so the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 is $100 cheaper. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors. Pick the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 wins 1 of 3 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 wins 1 of 3 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,200 | $1,300 | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Runtime per charge | 3 h | 3 h | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $100)
- Best for hands off mopping on hard floors
- Best for pet hair and hidden stains on one floor
- 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 →- 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 PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| 3 year cost | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Floors | #95 | #97 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) |
| Suction | Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is sensed | 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 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 | 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 | LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects | Vacuum Wars counted 20 of 24 objects avoided, its best result for a Shark robot (average 16 of 24) |
| Mopping | 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 | 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, about 60 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 | 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 | 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 3 hours, 4 hour charge (Shark, Tom's Guide) | 180 min battery (Shark); Vacuum Wars estimated about 2,093 sq ft per charge |
| Dustbin | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) |
| Pet hair | No pet hair test published; Woman and Home saw no hair tangle on the rollers | Vacuum Wars measured 91.5% flattened pet hair pickup (average 82%) and 29% hair wrap (average 26%) |
| App | SharkClean app with schedules, no go zones, suction and water flow settings; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Shark, Tom's Guide) | SharkClean app; Vacuum Wars notes no mop zones, room specific controls or multi level maps; Ideal Home lists Alexa and Google Assistant support |
| Threshold | Shark says it lifts over high thresholds but gives no figure | Vacuum Wars saw it climb about 19 mm and fail at 25 mm |
| Noise | Not measured; Tom's Guide says the wash cycle is loud and drying is a low hum for about 30 min | Ideal Home measured 69 to 74 dB |
| Weight | 26.92 lb robot and base (Shark) | n/a |
| Height | n/a | Vacuum Wars measured 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Best for | hands off mopping on hard floors | pet hair and hidden stains on one floor |
| Skip if | you want camera based obstacle avoidance | 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 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
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 PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 or the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?
Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors. 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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1 at $1,200, versus $1,300 for the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE), checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $1,200 vs $1,300.
What is the difference between the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 and the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2 in 1 (RV3020XE)?
Suction: Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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 and 3D sensors (Shark); Tom's Guide's first map took about 10 min and… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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: LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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).
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