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Best Dreame
Dreame L40 UltraA highly automated vacuum-mop that cleans well, with a carpet catchSuits you if
- You have a mix of hard floors and rugs
- You want a robot that empties, washes and dries itself
- Your floors are often cluttered with socks, shoes or cables
Best Shark
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch ProExcellent hands-free mopper held back by a bare-bones appSuits you if
- Your home mixes hard floors, rugs and carpet
- You want the robot to clean its own mop and empty itself with little upkeep
- You'd rather set it and forget it than tweak settings
Which brand wins?
Dreame is the stronger brand for robot vacuums right now. The best single model of the two is the Dreame L40 Ultra, which suits you if you have a mix of hard floors and rugs.
We researched 26 expert reviews, analyzed 15,488 owner ratings and comments across 17 sources for every Dreame and Shark model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 79 vs 66 · reliability 77 vs 60
| Dreame | Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 79 | 66 |
| Experts | 86 | 75 |
| Owners | 73 | 60 |
| Reliability | 77 | 60 |
| Models scored | 2 | 2 |
| Most reliable model | Dreame L40 Ultra | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Dreame or Shark?
Dreame, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 79 for Dreame vs 66 for Shark.Which brand is more reliable, Dreame or Shark?
Dreame. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 77 vs 60.What is the best Dreame robot vacuum?
The Dreame L40 Ultra. It suits you if you have a mix of hard floors and rugs.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Dreame models (84).What is the best Shark robot vacuum?
The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro. It suits you if your home mixes hard floors, rugs and carpet.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Shark models (67).