Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S
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- 1 inClimbs thresholds up tojoint #1 of 9
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| This model Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S Best on 3 facts | Higher score, 49% cheaper Roborock Q10 S5+ Best on 1 fact | Higher score, 44% cheaper Dreame D20 Plus Best on 4 facts | |
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| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | $549Amazon.com | $279Amazon.com best | $309Amazon.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 2 of 13 with a self-emptying station | rank 1 of 13 with a self-emptying station |
| Customer rating | ★ 4.2 · 3,658 reviews best | ★ 4.0 · 20,548 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 3,667 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | – | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | 0.3 in (8 mm) | – |
| Automatic mop detach | – | no | – |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | no | – |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | self-emptying station | self-emptying station | self-emptying station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 30 days | up to 49 days | up to 150 days best |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | – |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D sensor (structured light) | 3D sensor (structured light) | – |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 1 in (25 mm) best | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | yes (best) | no | – |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | – | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) best |
| Noise not judged | – | 65 dB | – |
| On the market since | – | February 2025 | – |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per store
On October 3, 2026 the lowest price for the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S is $549 at Amazon.com, shipping to the United States included.
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| Store | Color | Price | Delivery time and returns | Reviews | Checked | Link to the store |
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 Amazon.com blacklowest price | black | $549$399 with Primelowest price in 90 days: $549 | about 1–5 dayslowest price | ★ 4.2 (3,658) | 13 hours ago | Visit store ↗ |
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Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
Consumables: no dust bags to buy, the station collects the dust in a bin.
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Filter type
The filter the exhaust air passes through. A HEPA filter holds back fine dust and pollen, which counts if someone at home has an allergy.
- HEPA
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 30 days
Navigation and obstacles 4 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognizes more.
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- 3D sensor (structured light)
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 1 in (25 mm)
- Climbing system for high thresholds
An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 0.8 in (2 cm).
- yes
Robot 1 fact
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 190 ml
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.
- 60 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 1 year
Sources: sharkninja.com · support.sharkninja.com
Frequently asked questions about the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S
Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S 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.
Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S climb?
Thresholds up to 1 in (25 mm), the maker says. It has a climbing system for higher thresholds. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
How long does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S run on one charge?
60 minutes on its quietest setting.
How much warranty does the maker give on the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S?
1 year in the United States. Your statutory rights are separate and can last longer.
