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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    3. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    4. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. Comments

Neato Botvac D7 vs Shark AI Robot

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Neato Botvac D7
Shark AI Robot

Tested using Methodology v0.6

Updated Oct 17, 2024 02:33 PM

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Neato Botvac D7 Picture
Shark AI Robot Picture

Variants

  • Botvac D7 (Black/Gray)
  • RV2001 (Black/Silver)
  • AV2001 (Gray)

Our Verdict

Neato Botvac D7

Shark AI Robot

The Neato Botvac D7 is a better robot vacuum than the Shark AI Robot. The Neato is better built, is significantly easier to maintain, and has better performance on all surface types. However, the Shark has fewer recurring costs and better maneuverability.

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
6.8

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.8
7.6

Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.4
5.9

User Maintenance 
 

6.0
4.5

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
8.0

Cracks 
 

5.0
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Vacuum Type 
 

Robot
Robot

Build Quality Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 Build Quality Picture
Shark AI Robot Build Quality Picture
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
4.5

Maintenance Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 Maintenance Picture
Shark AI Robot Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
6.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 Recurring Cost Picture
Shark AI Robot Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

945-0171
XFRV2000WD

HEPA Filter Part Number  

945-0171
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

8.9
9.0

Storing Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 Storing Picture
Shark AI Robot Storing Picture

Height 
 

5.12" (13.0 cm)
5.31" (13.5 cm)

Width 
 

13.39" (34.0 cm)
12.40" (31.5 cm)

Depth 
 

15.55" (39.5 cm)
14.76" (37.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Not needed
Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.3
6.2

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark AI Robot Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.13 gal (0.50 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 In The Box Picture
Shark AI Robot In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.9
8.0

Total Weight 
 

7.94 lbs (3.60 kg)
6.97 lbs (3.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

No
No
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Battery 
 

9.2
9.3

Minimum Battery Life 
 

98 min
90 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

122 min
203 min

Recharge Time 
 

130 min
232 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Neato Botvac D7 Picture Of Controls
Shark AI Robot Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

No
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

Yes
Yes

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Neato Botvac D7 Tools And Brush Picture
Shark AI Robot Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

No
No

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Neato Botvac D7 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark AI Robot Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Neato Botvac D7 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark AI Robot Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.8
7.6

Setting Used  

"Eco"
"Normal"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Shark AI Robot Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%
85%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

99%
45%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Shark AI Robot Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%
98%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 99%
99%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.2
5.9

Setting Used  

"Turbo"
"Normal"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Shark AI Robot Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

62%
65%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 61%
60%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Shark AI Robot Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

44%
35%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 43%
34%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.4
6.4

Setting Used  

"Turbo"
"Normal"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Shark AI Robot High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

59%
54%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 58%
51%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Shark AI Robot High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

58%
29%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 57%
28%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.4
5.9

Pet Hair Graph  

Neato Botvac D7 Pet Hair Graph
Shark AI Robot Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

100%
77%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

90%
61%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

95%
56%
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Suction 
 

0.0
0.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

N/A

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"Turbo" (App)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Eco", (App)
"Normal" (App)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A
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Airflow 
 

2.5

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

12.3 CFM (0.3 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

9.0
9.1

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

66.5 dBA
63.6 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

62.4 dBA
64.8 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0
0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Neato Botvac D7 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark AI Robot Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

5.0
4.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Neato Botvac D7 Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark AI Robot Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Neato Botvac D7 Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark AI Robot Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Neato Botvac D7 Water Pickup Post Test
Shark AI Robot Water Pickup Post Test
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

6.3
6.3

Automatic Recharging 
 

Yes
Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No
No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

Yes
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Onboard Only
No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
Return to Base Only
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Companion App Automation 
 

8.0
7.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Neato Botvac D7 Companion App Screen Grabs
Shark AI Robot Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

Neato
SharkClean

iOS Availability 
 

Yes
Yes

Android Availability 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

Yes
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control within App 
 

No
No
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