Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni vs Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged

The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged and the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni are evenly matched, rated 4.2 and 4.2. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged leads on cleaning. The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni wins on mopping and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged costs $23.93 less ($599.99 vs $623.92).

Higher rated

Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged

#37 in Self-cleaning dock4.2Full review

A good fit for pet owners in smaller homes who want a heated mop wash and dry; its short measured range makes it a poor choice for big floor plans.

Amazon $599.99

$599.99

Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni

#47 in Self-cleaning dock4.2Full review

A good pick for large, mostly hard-floor homes that want long runs and Matter support; carpet-heavy homes should look at the T80 or T80S instead.

Amazon $623.92

$623.92

Prices were last checked October 30, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged for cleaning (measured 89% of sand from carpet, 95% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4) vs measured 79% of sand from carpet, 97% of pet hair, no hair tangled).
Choose the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni for mopping (Roller, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges) and navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged	Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni
Overall rating	4.2/5	4.2/5
Cleaning 30%	73 measured 89% of sand from carpet, 95% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4)	60 measured 79% of sand from carpet, 97% of pet hair, no hair tangled
Value 25%	67 $600	65 $624
Dock 20%	100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying	90 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent
Navigation 15%	85 LiDAR + 3D light	100 LiDAR + camera
Mopping 10%	62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges	90 Roller, lifts 10 mm, extends to edges

Independent tests

Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged

Tested by	Carpet deep clean	Pet hair	Hair tangle (0 = none)	Area per charge	Conditions
Vacuum Wars	89%	95%	0.4	649 sq ft	Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped).