Shark Matrix Self-Empty vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Shark Matrix Self-Empty rates 3.9 among vacuum only robot vacuums; the Shark Stratos 2-in-1 rates 3.9 among self-cleaning dock ones.

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Shark Matrix Self-Empty vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (vacuum only and self-cleaning dock), 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 Matrix Self-EmptyShark Stratos 2-in-1
Overall rating3.9/53.9/5
Cleaning 33%84 measured 90% of sand from carpet, no hair tangled70 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested Shark robots and the median of the 80 tested robots
Value 28%28 $50078 $500
Dock 22%100 Self-empties the bin76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop
Navigation 17%65 LiDAR65 LiDAR
Mopping 10%Not scored32 Vibrating pad

Independent tests

Shark Matrix Self-Empty

Tested byCarpet deep cleanPet hairHair tangle (0 = none)Area per chargeConditions
Vacuum Wars90%-0814 sq ftEmbedded sand in medium-pile carpet; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped); pet hair pickup not published.

Shark Stratos 2-in-1

No independent test published yet.

Specifications

Shark Matrix Self-EmptyShark Stratos 2-in-1
Vacuum
Main brushself-cleaning anti-hair-wrap brushrollself-cleaning anti-tangle brushroll
Dustbin189 mL-
Mopping
MopNoneVibrating pad
Dock
DockSelf-emptyWashes mop + empties
Self-emptiesYesYes
Washes mop-Yes
Hot-water wash-No
Hot-air drying-No
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
Obstacle avoidanceLiDAR-based object detectionLiDAR-based object detection
Voice assistants-Alexa, Google Assistant
Build
Run timeUp to 1 h 30 min-
Warranty1 year1 year
Released-2025-12

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