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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] vs Shark Matrix Plus

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostDimensionsInternal Dirt CompartmentStation Maintenance CapabilitiesIn The BoxBatteryQuality-Of-Life FeaturesBrushroll And Tools
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupAirflowNoiseHousehold AdaptabilityObstacle AvoidanceHeight ClearanceThreshold ClearanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Automation
      Physical AutomationCompanion App Automation
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Products

Shark AI Ultra Robot AV2501S
Shark Matrix Plus UR2360S

Tested using Methodology v1.0

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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Picture
Shark Matrix Plus Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Lowest Height Cleared
10.5 cm (4.1'')
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Lowest Height Cleared
10.5 cm (4.1'')
Obstacle Avoidance Technology
Light-Based
Max Threshold Height
1.9 cm (0.7")
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No

Our Verdict

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE]

Shark Matrix Plus

The Shark AI Ultra Robot and the Shark Matrix Plus are fairly evenly matched robot vacuums with self-empty base stations. The AI Ultra is the slightly older model, with a lower-capacity external dustbin and a battery that takes longer to recharge, though it can run for a lot longer. The Matrix Plus' CleanEdge feature is supposed to provide better performance along walls and in corners, but this feature doesn't seem to make much of a difference.

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Variants

  • AV2501S (Black)
  • AV2501AE (Black/Bronze)
  • AV2511AE (Black/Silver)
  • RV2502AE (Black/Silver)
  • UR2360S (Black)

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

5.8
6.4

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Build Quality Picture
Shark Matrix Plus Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

4.0
4.0

Maintenance Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Maintenance Picture
Shark Matrix Plus Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.0
5.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Matrix Plus Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XPRFRV2500 + XBPFRV2500
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XPSFRV2500
XPSFRV2500
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

10.3 cm (4.1")
10.2 cm (4.0")

Robot Vacuum Width  

34.0 cm (13.4")
34.2 cm (13.5")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

34.2 cm (13.5")
34.2 cm (13.5")

Docking Station Dimensions  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Docking Station Dimensions
Shark Matrix Plus Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

30.0 cm (11.8")
30.0 cm (11.8")

Docking Station Width  

33.9 cm (13.3")
33.4 cm (13.1")

Docking Station Depth  

21.5 cm (8.5")
21.5 cm (8.5")
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

3.2
3.2

Dirt Compartment Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Dirt Compartment Photo
Shark Matrix Plus Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.16 L
0.16 L

Full Indicator 
 

No
No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

4.7
5.5

Station Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Station Photo
Shark Matrix Plus Station Photo

Auto Empty 
 

Yes
Yes

Bagless Station 
 

Yes
Yes

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.60 L
1.00 L

Automatic Tank Refill 
 

No
No

Mop Washing 
 

No
No

Mop Drying 
 

No
No
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] In The Box Picture
Shark Matrix Plus In The Box Picture
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Battery 
 

9.3
8.8

Minimum Battery Life 
 

92 min
66 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

172 min
102 min

Recharge Time 
 

280 min
177 min

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Picture Of Controls
Shark Matrix Plus Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Brushroll And Tools Photo
Shark Matrix Plus Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup 
 

Single
Single

Brushroll Type 
 

Rubber And Bristles
Rubber And Bristles

Side Brush Setup 
 

Dual
Single

Side Brush Type 
 

Fixed
Fixed
Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.5

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

5.0
5.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Airflow 
 

8.7
8.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

17.7 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
17.9 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.0
8.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

59.8 dBA
59.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

59.0 dBA
56.7 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

7.5
6.5

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

2.6
3.0

Obstacle Avoidance Technology 
 

Light-Based
Light-Based

Object Recognition 
 

No
No

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
7%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

40%
20%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
0%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

25%
50%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
No
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Height Clearance 
 

5.0
5.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

10.5 cm (4.1'')
10.5 cm (4.1'')
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Threshold Clearance 
 

7.0
7.0

Low Threshold Video  

High Threshold Video  

Max Threshold Height 
 

1.9 cm (0.7")
1.9 cm (0.7")
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

5.0
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Water Pickup Post Test
Shark Matrix Plus Water Pickup Post Test
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

8.9
8.9

Recharge And Resume 
 

Yes
Yes

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

On-Board Only
On-Board Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Return To Base Only
Return To Base Only
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Companion App Automation 
 

6.0
7.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Companion App Screen Grabs
Shark Matrix Plus Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

SharkClean
SharkClean

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

Yes
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

No
No
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AV2511AE
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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE]

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