Shark AI Ultra
#2 in Vacuum onlyFull review
A cheap self-emptying LiDAR vacuum for buyers who only need vacuuming.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
The Shark AI Ultra rates 4.1 among vacuum only robot vacuums; the Shark Navigator 2-in-1 rates 3.7 among vacuum and mop ones. The Shark AI Ultra costs $20 less ($279.99 vs $299.99).
Shark Navigator 2-in-1
A budget pick for everyday vacuuming with light mopping, best for buyers who don’t mind rinsing the pad themselves.
Amazon $779.99 Shark $299.99$299.99
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (vacuum only and vacuum and mop), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Shark AI Ultra | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Cleaning 33% | 68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 28% | 63 $280 | 75 $300 |
| Dock 22% | 100 Self-empties the bin | 62 Self-empties the bin |
| Navigation 17% | 65 LiDAR | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | Not scored | 10 Static pad |
Specifications
| Shark AI Ultra | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | self-cleaning brushroll | self-cleaning anti-hair-wrap brushroll |
| Dustbin | - | 189 mL |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | None | Static pad |
| Leaves mop at dock | - | No |
| Extending mop | - | No |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Self-empty |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | - | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | LiDAR-based object detection | LiDAR-based object detection |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | - |
| Build | ||
| Run time | Up to 2 h | Up to 2 h |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2021-12 | 2026-09 |