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Roborock vs Shark
Roborock comes out ahead overall.
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Best Roborock
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 ProA powerful, slim vacuum for carpets; mopping and clutter-dodging lag behind.Suits you if
- Your home has lots of carpets and rugs
- You have pets that shed
- You want a robot that gets under low sofas and beds and mostly looks after itself
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?
Roborock is the stronger brand for robot vacuums right now. The best single model of the two is the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro, which suits you if your home has lots of carpets and rugs.
We researched 54 expert reviews, analyzed 23,948 owner ratings and comments across 22 sources for every Roborock 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 74 vs 66 · reliability 80 vs 60
| Roborock | Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 74 | 66 |
| Experts | 77 | 75 |
| Owners | 69 | 60 |
| Reliability | 80 | 60 |
| Models scored | 7 | 2 |
| Most reliable model | Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Roborock or Shark?
Roborock, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 74 for Roborock vs 66 for Shark.Which brand is more reliable, Roborock or Shark?
Roborock. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 80 vs 60.What is the best Roborock robot vacuum?
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro. It suits you if your home has lots of carpets and rugs.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Roborock models (80).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).