iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty vs Shark Matrix Self-Empty

The Shark Matrix Self-Empty is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.7 to 3.6. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty wins on value. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty costs $220.95 less ($279 vs $499.95).

Higher rated

Shark Matrix Self-Empty

#4 in Vacuum only3.7Full review

For vacuum-only buyers who want a bagless self-emptying dock; newer Shark models clean longer for similar money.

Amazon $499.95

$499.95

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty

#5 in Vacuum only3.6Full review

A budget self-emptying LiDAR vacuum for hard floors and low carpet in homes without pets; its poor pet hair score rules it out for shedding animals.

Amazon $279

$279

Prices were last checked October 26, 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 iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty for value ($279 vs $500).

Scores side by side

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

Factor weight	Shark Matrix Self-Empty	iRobot Roomba 105 Vac + AutoEmpty
Overall rating	3.7/5	3.6/5
Cleaning 33%	68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots	29 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 29% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.8)
Value 28%	28 $500	63 $279
Dock 22%	100 Self-empties the bin	100 Self-empties the bin
Navigation 17%	65 LiDAR	65 LiDAR

Independent tests

Shark Matrix Self-Empty

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