Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE
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| This model Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE | Cheapest of the top 10 ILIFE A30 Pro Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Dreame D20 Plus Best on 4 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | $249Amazon.com best | $309Amazon.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 3 of 14 with a self-emptying station | rank 1 of 14 with a self-emptying station |
| Customer rating | ★ 4.0 · 36,023 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 12,009 reviews best | ★ 4.2 · 3,676 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | – | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Washes the mop | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | self-emptying station | self-emptying station | self-emptying station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 45 days | up to 49 days | up to 150 days best |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | yes | – | yes |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | – | 0.6 in (15 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | – | 3.7 in (9.5 cm) best | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) |
| On the market since | September 2019 | – | – |
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Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Shark · on the market since September 2019
Consumables: no dust bags to buy, the station collects the dust in a bin.
Suction and brushes 2 facts
- Anti-tangle brush
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets.
- yes
- Suitable for pet hair
Whether the robot copes with pet hair: a brush that hair does not wind around and a dock that empties the bin for you. Where the maker does not say so itself, we read it from those two.
- yes
Dock 3 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- yes
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 45 days
Battery 1 fact
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 90 min
Sources: amazon.com · sharkninja.com
Frequently asked questions about the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE
Does the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The dust goes into a bin in the station, with no bag.
Is the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE suitable for pet hair?
Yes, the maker says. The brush guides hair to the side instead of winding it around the roller.
How long does the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE run on one charge?
90 minutes on its quietest setting.



