What this robot handles around the house
- Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant over Wi Fi
- Includes the robot, an XL HEPA self-empty base and two side brushes
This Shark robot is built for the everyday job of keeping floors clear without you pushing anything. It vacuums carpet and hard floors, and the self-cleaning brushroll is aimed at pet hair, so households with a shedding dog or cat are the clearest fit.
The 360 degree LiDAR maps your rooms and the vacuum cleans in a matrix grid, taking more than one pass over the same area. With up to 120 minutes of runtime and Recharge and Resume, it can head back to the dock and pick up where it stopped on larger floors.
Voice control through Alexa or Google Assistant lets you start a clean or set a schedule without opening an app. We'd consider the self-emptying base the bigger daily win, since it holds up to 60 days of debris and keeps you from tipping a bin after every run.
What $299.99 means against the usual price
The current price is $299.99, which is $84.58 below the typical price of $384.57 over the last 90 days. That works out to roughly 22 percent off what this model has usually sold for.
We'd consider this a solid moment to buy if the self-empty base is the feature you actually want, since a typical price over the last 90 days is the honest baseline here and the vacuum is currently well under it.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $299.99 |
| Customer rating | 4 |
| Customer reviews | 41484 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $384.57 |
| Difference | $84.58 (22 percent) |
Room fit and the upkeep to plan for
The self-empty base is the piece that takes up floor space, so measure the spot where it will sit before you commit. It needs a clear path to the dock for the robot to return and recharge, and the base holds about 60 days of debris before you deal with it.
Filter claims matter here. The HEPA system captures and traps 99.97 percent of dust and allergens down to the stated particle size, which is the reason to pick this model over a simpler robot if allergies or pet dander are part of your household.
Before checkout, confirm whether replacement filters and side brushes are easy to find near you, and check the app requirements for your phone. Those are the running costs and setup details worth knowing up front.
When this vacuum is the wrong pick
Skip it if you have a small single-room apartment where a cordless stick vacuum does the job in a couple of minutes, since the base and mapping are more machine than you need.
It is also the wrong fit if your home has lots of loose cables, rugs with fringe or tight furniture gaps you are not willing to tidy first. LiDAR navigation helps it avoid objects, but a cluttered floor still works against any robot vacuum.
If you want a machine you empty by hand and store in a closet, the self-empty base adds bulk you will not use. Measure your space and confirm the dock location before you buy.
Product details
| Model | AV2501AE |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | 60-day Dry |
