Shark AI Ultra vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1

Last updated: November 11, 2026

The Shark Stratos 2-in-1 rates 3.9 among self-cleaning dock robot vacuums; the Shark AI Ultra rates 3.8 among vacuum only ones. The Shark AI Ultra costs $81.88 less ($418.11 vs $499.99).

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Shark AI Ultra vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (self-cleaning dock and vacuum only), 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 weightShark Stratos 2-in-1Shark AI Ultra
Overall rating3.9/53.8/5
Cleaning 30%70 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested Shark robots and the median of the 80 tested robots70 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested Shark robots and the median of the 80 tested robots
Value 25%78 $50039 $418
Dock 20%76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop100 Self-empties the bin
Navigation 15%65 LiDAR65 LiDAR
Mopping 10%32 Vibrating padNot scored

Specifications

Shark Stratos 2-in-1Shark AI Ultra
Vacuum
Main brushself-cleaning anti-tangle brushrollself-cleaning brushroll
Mopping
MopVibrating padNone
Dock
DockWashes mop + emptiesSelf-empty
Self-emptiesYesYes
Washes mopYes-
Hot-water washNo-
Hot-air dryingNo-
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Obstacle avoidanceLiDAR-based object detectionLiDAR-based object detection
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google AssistantAlexa, Google Assistant
Build
Run time-Up to 2 h
Warranty1 year1 year
Released2025-122021-12

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