Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1 costs $600 and the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni costs $600. The TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni has a published review score and ranks #10 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 is not scored yet. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors. Pick the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni for smart home users who want a full dock under $600.
- Suction
- Shark gives no Pa rating
- Navigation
- 360 degree LiDAR and 3D
- Mopping
- Yes
- Runtime
- Up to 3 hours
A near hands free Shark: it empties, refills, washes the pad in hot water and attaches or removes the pad on its own. Tom's Guide liked its carpet cleaning and mopping, but it sometimes got lost and its dock cord is only 0.4 ft long. At full price it costs as much as camera equipped rivals, so wait for a sale.
Full Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1 | TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 | $600 |
| 3 year cost | $600 | $600 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.3/10 |
| Rank in Floors | #60 | #10 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 2 year limited (SharkNinja US store) | 1 year covering robot and dock (Tapo US store) |
| Suction | Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is sensed | 15,000 Pa with five levels; dock suction 17,000 Pa (Tapo US store) |
| 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 | LiDAR with multi floor maps, 3 saved maps plus 1 temporary (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews called its navigation impossible to fault |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects | 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 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 | 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, about 60 days of debris (Shark) | Yes, 3 L dust bag in the dock, spare included; TP-Link claims up to 60 days (Tapo US store, Blacktubi) |
| 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 | 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 3 hours, 4 hour charge (Shark, Tom's Guide) | 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 | 0.4 qt robot cup (Shark) | 280 ml robot bin (Tapo US store) plus 3 L dock bag |
| Pet hair | No pet hair test published; Woman and Home saw no hair tangle on the rollers | 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 schedules, no go zones, suction and water flow settings; works with Alexa and Google Assistant (Shark, Tom's Guide) | 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 | Shark says it lifts over high thresholds but gives no figure | 20 mm (0.78 in) (Tapo US store, Expert Reviews) |
| Noise | Not measured; Tom's Guide says the wash cycle is loud and drying is a low hum for about 30 min | From 58 dB at minimum (Tapo US store) |
| Weight | 26.92 lb robot and base (Shark) | n/a |
| Height | n/a | 3.95 in (Tapo US store); Expert Reviews measured just over 100 mm and saw it fit under a bed |
| Best for | hands off mopping on hard floors | smart home users who want a full dock under $600 |
| Skip if | you want camera based obstacle avoidance | 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 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
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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1
Pros
- Hot water pad wash and heated drying
- Automatic pad attach and removal
- Bagless 60 day base and 30 day water refill
- Up to 3 hours runtime
- Accurate first map
Cons
- Very short 0.4 ft dock cord
- Sometimes got lost in testing
- No camera obstacle recognition
- Leaves floors wet for about 30 min
- High list price
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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1 or the TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni?
The TP-Link Tapo RV50 Pro Omni has a published review score and ranks #10 in our robot vacuums ranking; the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 is not scored yet. Pick the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 2 in 1 for hands off mopping on hard floors. 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 ThermaCharged 2 in 1 and the RV50 Pro Omni?
Suction: Shark gives no Pa rating; Tom's Guide notes Dirt Detect boosts suction where dirt is… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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 and 3D sensors (Shark); Tom's Guide's first map took about 10 min and… on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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: LiDAR and 3D sensors only, no camera (Shark); Woman and Home found it sensitive to objects on the PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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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