Shark IQ 2-in-1 [RV2410WD, UR2410WD] Robot Vacuum Review

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot feels pretty well-built overall. Like most other Shark robot vacuums, it's made almost entirely from hard plastic. However, it differs slightly in shape, with a somewhat oblong profile to accommodate its water tank and a relatively tall LIDAR mapping sensor.

It's easy to assemble out of the box, requiring you to only snap its side brush into place and install the brushroll.

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot has many parts that need maintenance, but they're easy to access.

• Dustbin: The dustbin can be removed by pressing the release button and then sliding it out from its slot. You should empty it after every use, and make sure to wipe off the integrated lint screen, too.
• Pre-motor filter: The pre-motor filter is located inside the dirt compartment and can be pulled out via its release tabs, unlike other Shark models like the Shark Matrix Robot. You can tap it against the side of a trash bin to dislodge any debris or pluck off any stuck-on debris. You should do this every two months or so.
• Brushroll: The brushroll can be accessed via a door under the vacuum and then removed. While it's advertised as self-cleaning, you may still have to cut out tangled debris with scissors or by hand.
• Side brushes: The side brushes can be simply pulled out of their socket for maintenance. You should clean them with a dry cloth whenever you notice a buildup of debris.
• Drive wheels: You should dust the drive wheels regularly. Make sure to rotate them in their housing to clean them properly.
• LIDAR sensor: Make sure to regularly pull out any loose hair or dust away any stuck-on dirt inside the LIDAR sensor. If you need to clean it more thoroughly, place the vacuum on a level surface, power it completely off, and blow into the rotating LIDAR sensor to dislodge any stubborn debris.
• Charging contacts: The charging pads under the vacuum and at the base of the charging dock should be dusted whenever you notice a buildup of debris .

Look at the bObsweep Dustin if you're looking for a robot vacuum that has slightly fewer maintenance requirements.

This vacuum incurs moderately high recurring costs.

• Pre-motor filter: This filter should be replaced every six to 12 months. You can find a replacement here.
• Brushroll: You should replace the brushroll every six to 12 months, depending on your usage. You can find a replacement here.
• Side brushes: You should replace the side brush if it gets bent or damaged. You can find a four-pack of single-armed replacements here

This vacuum and its charging dock are pretty small, so you can set them up almost anywhere. The dock also features a slot for any excess power cable and a protective pad to prevent the wet mop pads from soaking your floors.

This vacuum's internal dustbin is modestly sized. That said, it's one of the few models on the market to have a dedicated fill sensor, which tells you when the dustbin is full instead of sending a scheduled alert to your phone.

This vacuum comes with a simple charging dock.

• Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot vacuum
• Dust bin
• Water tank
• Pre-motor filter
• 1x Side brush
• 2x Mopping pads
• 1x 12oz VACMOP Cleaning Solution
• Brushroll
• Brushroll guard
• Charging dock with built-in cable
• Charging dock pad
• Quick Start guide

The battery performance is superb. In its high-power 'Max' mode, it supplies roughly 70 minutes of cleaning time. You can stretch it to over 180 minutes if it's run in 'Eco' mode. Battery life in the default 'Normal' setting falls neatly between either of those extremes, with a runtime of just over 100 minutes. The IQ also charges relatively quickly for a robot vacuum, much faster than alternatives with comparable runtime, like the Roborock Q5/Q5+. Unfortunately, it doesn't remember the suction setting used in previous cleaning sessions, so you'll need to manually specify the 'Max' or 'Eco' settings if you want to use them at the start of every cleaning session.

This vacuum has few quality-of-life features. It has three power modes. The energy-saving 'Eco' mode, the default 'Normal' mode, and the high-power 'Max' mode. You can swap between these modes in the companion app only when the appliance is running. It also features a Sonic mopping system that it'll automatically switch over to when its water tank is inserted.

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot is bad at picking up debris on hard surfaces. It leaves a lot of debris behind, particularly along walls and corners, and its side brushes tend to fling some debris around, causing a larger mess.

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot is a decent choice for cleaning high-pile carpets. It can clear most debris, regardless of size, in a single pass. That said, it performs poorly along walls and corners, even relative to other circular robot vacuums, leaving debris of all sizes behind.

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot does a poor job clearing debris from low-pile carpet. While it can clear most medium and large size debris, it leaves a lot of fine debris, like sand, behind. Also, its side brushes tend to fling around some debris, causing an additional mess. While clearing debris from walls and corners is a known pain point for robot vacuums with a circular design, this model lags far behind most other models, leaving much more debris untouched in these areas.

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot has middling pet hair pick-up performance. Though it offers decent airflow to clear debris, its side brushes tend to push pet hair further into the carpet fibers rather than lifting them away.

Like most robot vacuums, the Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot has poor suction performance at its floorhead. The suction inlet is too high above the ground to generate a tight seal on bare surfaces.

Though low relative to traditional vacuums, the Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot offers great airflow for a robot vacuum. In practice, this level of airflow allows the vacuum to pick up fairly large and weighty debris.

This vacuum is remarkably quiet. You'll hear what people nearby are saying even when the vacuum is running in its most powerful suction mode. It's substantially quieter than the more powerful Roborock S7 MaxV.

This vacuum does only an alright job of maneuvering itself. Its LIDAR sensor allows for pretty quick mapping, but the robot is still prone to bumping into obstacles, and it can easily get caught on rugs and other obstacles. However, it can climb over most electrical cords without getting stuck. Its tall LIDAR sensor also means that it can get stuck when passing under low-lying couches and tables.

Air filtration performance is poor. The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot's post-motor filter isn't HEPA-rated, and fine allergens can easily escape from not only its exhaust but also from the LIDAR sensor and other gaps around its body.

Crevice-cleaning performance is poor. It doesn't have enough power to draw out fine debris wedged deep within crevices, and its side brush can also gently fling finer debris outwards around rather than direct it towards the suction inlet.

The Shark IQ 2-in-1 Robot's mopping performance is poor. In larger areas, it prioritizes cleaning edges, leaving it to miss larger stains in the middle of the floor. To activate the mopping system, you must insert the water container, fill it with water, and add the requisite amount of VACMOP cleaning solution; the vacuum will automatically switch to its mopping mode.

This vacuum isn't rated to suck up liquids, though its mop pads can soak up very small spills.

This vacuum has a decently broad range of physical automation capabilities. Its LIDAR sensor allows for quick room mapping, even in the dark. It can also be connected to Alexa or Google Home devices if you'd prefer to use voice commands to control the vacuum. The two control buttons on top of the body allow you to use the vacuum without an internet connection. However, the overall function without using the app is limited, as they only allow you to start and stop a cleaning session or send the vacuum back to its dock. Unfortunately, unlike the Shark Matrix Robot, it's incapable of self-emptying, which reduces hands-on maintenance requirements.

The SharkClean app is decent overall. It's fairly feature-packed. You can use the app to change the vacuum's suction power mode, command it to clean or return to its dock, schedule cleaning sessions, check the cleaning history and charge status, update the vacuum's firmware, or enable push notifications. After it's mapped out your home, you can also send it to specific rooms or set up virtual boundary lines that you don't want the vacuum to cross.

It's worth noting that we encountered an issue in testing where we couldn't execute any commands from the app, even though the vacuum was listed as being paired correctly. This issue seemingly resolved itself without issue, however, as the app worked normally the following day. Let us know in the discussions below if you run into a similar issue.