IQ
SharkReleased 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
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
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Pros
- Affordable price(2)
- Self-emptying dust bin(2)
Cons
- Loud(2)
6 Expert Reviews
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...
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.
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.
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.


