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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. Build Quality
    3. User Maintenance
    4. Recurring Cost
    5. Storing
    6. Dimensions
    7. Dirt Compartment
    8. Internal Dirt Compartment
    9. Station Maintenance Capabilities
    10. In The Box
    11. Range
    12. Portability
    13. Battery
    14. Quality-Of-Life Features
    15. Brushroll And Tools
    16. Tools And Brushes
    17. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    3. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    5. Pet Hair Pick-Up
    6. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    7. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    8. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    9. Suction
    10. Airflow
    11. Noise
    12. Maneuverability
    13. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    14. Air Quality
    15. Cracks
    16. Stains
    17. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] vs Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE]
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty

Tested using Methodology v0.8

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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Picture
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No

Variants

  • AV2501S (Black)
  • AV2501AE (Black/Bronze)
  • AV2511AE (Black/Silver)
  • RV2502AE (Black/Silver)
  • RV910S (Black)
  • RV915S (Black)
  • RV912S (Dark Gray)
  • AV911S (Gray)
  • RV913S (White)

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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE]

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty

The Shark AI Ultra Robot is better than the Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty, though the two vacuums are similar in some ways. The AI Ultra has a LIDAR sensor for faster, more precise room mapping, though it can also register common household objects as obstacles to avoid. Performance on bare surfaces is pretty similar, though the AI Ultra has an easier time dealing with pet hair and clears more debris on low- and high-pile carpets.

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RV912S
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

6.6
7.1

Airflow 
 

8.7
3.3

Noise 
 

8.0
9.4

Cracks 
 

5.0
4.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5

Vacuum Type 
 

Robot

Build Quality Picture  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Build Quality Picture

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Build Quality 
 

7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No

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User Maintenance 
 

4.0
4.0

Maintenance Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Maintenance Picture
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.0
4.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Recurring Cost Picture
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XPRFRV2500 + XBPFRV2500
RVFFK950

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XPSFRV2500
XPMFRV1100

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Storing 
 

8.8

Storing Picture  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Storing Picture

Height 
 

11.42" (29.0 cm)

Width 
 

13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

13.78" (35.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes

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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

10.3 cm (4.1")

Robot Vacuum Width  

34.0 cm (13.4")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

34.2 cm (13.5")

Docking Station Dimensions  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

30.0 cm (11.8")

Docking Station Width  

33.9 cm (13.3")

Docking Station Depth  

21.5 cm (8.5")

Dirt Compartment 
 

7.7

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes

Volume 
 

0.22 gal (0.85 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed

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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

3.2

Dirt Compartment Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.16 L

Full Indicator 
 

No

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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

4.7

Station Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Station Photo

Auto Empty 
 

Yes

Bagless Station 
 

Yes

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.60 L

Automatic Tank Refill 
 

No

Mop Washing 
 

No

Mop Drying 
 

No

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] In The Box Picture
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty In The Box Picture

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Range 
 

10

Cordless 
 

Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

N/A

Maximum Wand Length 
 

N/A

Total Range 
 

N/A

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Portability 
 

8.1

Total Weight 
 

6.26 lbs (2.84 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

No

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Battery 
 

9.3
9.1

Minimum Battery Life 
 

92 min
72 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

172 min
145 min

Recharge Time 
 

280 min
208 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes

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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Picture Of Controls
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None

Rotating Head 
 

No

Self-Propelled 
 

Yes

Headlights 
 

No

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None

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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup 
 

Single

Brushroll Type 
 

Rubber And Bristles

Side Brush Setup 
 

Dual

Side Brush Type 
 

Fixed

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No

Crevice Tool 
 

No

Upholstery Tool 
 

No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No

Extension Wand 
 

No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No

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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.5

Setting Used  

"Normal"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

86%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

86%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

86%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

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Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up Video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Hard Floor Pick-Up Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Pet Hair Pick-Up 
 

5.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

4.5

Setting Used  

"Normal"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

66%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

66%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

66%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

11%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

11%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

11%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.7

Setting Used  

"Normal"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

74%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

74%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

74%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

14%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

14%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

14%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

8.0

Pet Hair Graph  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

100%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

62%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

67%

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Suction 
 

2.0
0.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

N/A

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.1 inH₂O (0.02 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

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

Setting Used For Normal  

"Normal" (App)
"Normal" (App)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A

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Airflow 
 

8.7
3.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

17.7 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
17.2 CFM (0.5 m³/min)

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Noise 
 

8.0
9.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

59.8 dBA
60.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

59.0 dBA
61.0 dBA

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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty 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  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Water Pickup Post Test
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Water Pickup Post Test

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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

8.9
9.1

Recharge And Resume 
 

Yes

Automatic Recharging 
 

Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

Yes

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
Yes

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

On-Board Only
Onboard Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Return To Base Only
Return to Base Only

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Companion App Automation 
 

6.0
7.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Companion App Screen Grabs
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

SharkClean
SharkClean

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

Yes
No

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

No
No

iOS Availability 
 

Yes

Android Availability 
 

Yes

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RV915S
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Black/Silver
AV2511AE
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Dark Gray
RV912S
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RV2502AE
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AV911S
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