Shark IQ
Robot Vacuums

IQ

Shark

Released Nov 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 12, 2026

Self-emptying robot vacuum and mop with strong suction for large debris and fine dust, plus an easy-to-use app for basic cleaning. The Shark IQ scores 82/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the robot vacuums category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Robovacinsights Substack, Moderncastle, and Tomsguide.

Critic Score

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82

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Affordable price(2)
  • Self-emptying dust bin(2)

Cons

  • Loud(2)

6 Expert Reviews

95
May 4, 2021

The Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE vacuum holds up to a months' worth of dust and debris in its base station, and features a self-cleaning brushroll and lots of smart features for a truly low-m...

88
Dec 18, 2024

The Shark IQ Robot AV970 is praised as a highly intelligent and efficient vacuum that excels at cleaning pet hair, dust, and debris with smart features and methodical cleaning patterns.

87
Feb 19, 2024

The Shark IQ (RV1001AE) is a robot vacuum with a self-emptying dust bin that performed well in most tests but struggled with low pile carpets.

83
Feb 12, 2024

The Shark IQ robot vacuum runs loud and lacks multi-level floor mapping, but its impressive suction performance and wealth of smart features make for an excellent value.

70

The Shark IQ Robot RV1001 is a budget-friendly robot vacuum that handles basic cleaning tasks but lacks advanced features.

70
Nov 20, 2019

Shark's first smart robot vacuum comes with its own self-emptying bin.