Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] vs yeedi vac station Side-by-Side Robot Vacuum Comparison

Tested using Methodology v0.7

Updated Nov 12, 2024 07:35 PM

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

Wet CompatibleNo

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes

Wet CompatibleMopping Only

Vacuum TypeRobot

BaglessNo

CordlessYes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No

Variants

AV2501S (Black)
AV2501AE (Black/Bronze)
AV2511AE (Black/Silver)
RV2502AE (Black/Silver)

vac station (White)

Review

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Our Verdict

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

yeedi vac station

The yeedi vac station is better than the Shark AI Ultra Robot for most uses. The yeedi feels better built, has fewer parts needing regular cleaning, does a better job maneuvering itself, has an easier-to-use companion app, performs better on carpeted floors, and comes with a mopping attachment for dried-on stains, though the latter isn't especially effective. The yeedi's external dirtbag also has a larger overall capacity than the Shark's bagless external dirt compartment. However, the Shark does a better job of sealing in fine allergens and clears more debris on bare surfaces.

Check Price

Black

AV2501S

White

vac station

Black/Bronze

AV2501AE

White

vac station

Amazon.com

Black/Silver

AV2511AE

White

vac station

BestBuy.com

Black/Silver

RV2502AE

White

vac station

LG.com

White

vac station

Walmart.com

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our robot vacuums test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Bare Floor

6.6

7.1

Airflow

8.7

3.2

User Maintenance

4.0

6.0

Maneuverability

7.0

8.5

Noise

8.0

9.6

Recurring Cost

4.0

6.0

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

6.6

7.1

Low-Pile Carpet

6.2

High-Pile Carpet

6.3

Pets

5.1

Low-Pile Carpet

7.4

High-Pile Carpet

7.4

Pets

5.7

Stairs

5.8

Cars

4.8

Workshop

4.5

Design

Build Quality

8.0

Vacuum Type

Robot

Build Quality Picture

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Build Quality

7.0

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo

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User Maintenance

4.0

6.0

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

4.0

6.0

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

No bag

yeedi vac station Dust Bag

Filter Part Number

XPRFRV2500 + XBPFRV2500

yeedi High Efficiency Filter

HEPA Filter Part Number

XPSFRV2500

No HEPA Filter

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Storing

8.4

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Height

17.13" (43.5 cm)

Width

13.78" (35.0 cm)

Depth

22.83" (58.0 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

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Dimensions

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

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

8.2

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Volume

0.66 gal (2.50 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

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Internal Dirt Compartment

3.2

Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity

0.16 L

Full Indicator

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Station Maintenance Capabilities

4.7

Station Photo

Auto Empty

Yes

Bagless Station

Yes

Dirt Compartment Capacity

0.60 L

Automatic Tank Refill

Mop Washing

Mop Drying

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Range

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

7.9

Total Weight

7.89 lbs (3.58 kg)

Weight In Hand

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

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Battery

9.3

9.1

Minimum Battery Life

92 min

83 min

Maximum Battery Life

172 min

176 min

Recharge Time

280 min

312 min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Removable Batteries

Yes

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Quality-Of-Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment

Yes

Easy On/Off

Yes

Surface Type Adjustment

None

Rotating Head

Self-Propelled

Yes

Headlights

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Only Automatic

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Brushroll And Tools

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

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Crevice Tool

Upholstery Tool

Soft Bristle Brush

Hard Bristle Brush

Extension Wand

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

5.4

Setting Used

"Max+"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

34%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

34%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

34%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

34%

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

94%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

94%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

94%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

94%

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

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up

7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video

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

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Pet Hair Pick-Up

5.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance

6.3

Setting Used

"Max+"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

59%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

59%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

59%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

59%

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

47%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

47%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

47%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

47%

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

8.1

Setting Used

"Max+"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

64%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

64%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

64%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

64%

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

73%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

73%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

73%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

73%

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

9.4

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

96%

Low-Pile Carpet

97%

High-Pile Carpet

98%

Suction

2.0

0.1

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

N/A

Maximum Head Suction

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

0.3 inH₂O (0.07 kPa)

Normal Head Suction

0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Normal" (App)

"Max" (App)

Hose Diameter

N/A

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Airflow

8.7

3.2

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Head Airflow

17.7 CFM (0.5 m³/min)

16.0 CFM (0.5 m³/min)

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Noise

8.0

9.6

Noise Video

Bare Floor

59.8 dBA

59.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

59.0 dBA

56.4 dBA

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Maneuverability

7.0

8.5

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

0.0

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

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Cracks

5.0

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

1.0

4.5

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Mopping Only

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Automation

Physical Automation

8.9

8.3

Recharge And Resume

Yes

Automatic Recharging

Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying

Yes

Pathing Algorithm

Smart

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

On-Board Only

Onboard Only

Navigation Control Buttons

Return To Base Only

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Companion App Automation

6.0

8.0

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

SharkClean

yeedi

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones)

Yes

App Scheduled Start

Yes

App Cycle Control

Yes

Navigation Control Within App

iOS Availability

Yes

Android Availability

Yes

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Check Price

Black

AV2501S

White

vac station

Black/Bronze

AV2501AE

White

vac station

Amazon.com

Black/Silver

AV2511AE

White

vac station

BestBuy.com

Black/Silver

RV2502AE