Shark Matrix Self-Empty vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Last updated: October 30, 2026

The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty leads on value and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs $99.01 less ($399.99 vs $499).

Shark Matrix Self-Empty vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

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?

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 weightShark PowerDetect Self-EmptyShark Matrix Self-Empty
Overall rating4.0/53.7/5
Cleaning 33%68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots
Value 28%41 $40028 $499
Dock 22%100 Self-empties the bin100 Self-empties the bin
Navigation 17%85 LiDAR + 3D light65 LiDAR

Specifications

Shark PowerDetect Self-EmptyShark Matrix Self-Empty
Vacuum
Main brush-self-cleaning anti-hair-wrap brushroll
Dustbin189 mL189 mL
Mopping
MopNoneNone
Dock
DockSelf-emptySelf-empty
Self-emptiesYesYes
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDAR + 3D lightLiDAR
Obstacle avoidance3D object detectionLiDAR-based object detection
Build
Run time-Up to 1 h 30 min
Warranty1 year1 year

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