For carpet and pet homes that want Shark’s PowerDetect cleaning features in a vacuum-only robot for about $400.
Amazon $399.99The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty rates 4.0 among vacuum only robot vacuums; the Shark Navigator 2-in-1 rates 3.7 among vacuum and mop ones. The Shark Navigator 2-in-1 costs $100 less ($299.99 vs $399.99).

A budget pick for everyday vacuuming with light mopping, best for buyers who don’t mind rinsing the pad themselves.
Amazon $779.99 Shark $299.99Prices 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 PowerDetect Self-Empty | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 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% | 41 $400 | 75 $300 |
| Dock 22% | 100 Self-empties the bin | 62 Self-empties the bin |
| Navigation 17% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | Not scored | 10 Static pad |
Specifications
| Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | - | self-cleaning anti-hair-wrap brushroll |
| Dustbin | 189 mL | 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 + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D object detection | LiDAR-based object detection |
| Build | ||
| Run time | - | Up to 2 h |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2026-09 |