Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] vs Roborock Q5/Q5+

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Shark AI Ultra Robot AV2501S
Roborock Q5+

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Our Verdict

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

Roborock Q5/Q5+

The Roborock Q5+ is better than the Shark AI Ultra Robot AV2501S. The Roborock feels better built, is easier to maintain, and lasts even longer on a single charge. It can also be bundled with a self-emptying station that has a much greater overall debris capacity. The Roborock also does a better job maneuvering itself, has a vastly better companion app, and performs better on bare surfaces. Conversely, the Shark does a better job of sealing in allergens and makes less of a mess when clearing away debris in cracks and crevices.

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Variants

  • AV2501S (Black)
  • AV2501AE (Black/Bronze)
  • AV2511AE (Black/Silver)
  • RV2502AE (Black/Silver)
  • Q5+ (Black)
  • Q5 (Black)

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AV2501S
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Q5+
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Black/Bronze
AV2501AE
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Black/Silver
AV2511AE
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Black/Silver
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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

5.8
7.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

5.0
8.0

Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

4.7
6.4

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Build Quality Picture
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

4.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Maintenance Picture
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.0
5.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Recurring Cost Picture
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
Roborock Disposable Dust Bag

Filter Part Number  

XPRFRV2500 + XBPFRV2500
E11

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XPSFRV2500
No HEPA Filter
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

10.3 cm (4.1")
9.8 cm (3.9")

Robot Vacuum Width  

34.0 cm (13.4")
35.2 cm (13.9")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

34.2 cm (13.5")
35.2 cm (13.9")

Docking Station Dimensions  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Docking Station Dimensions
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

30.0 cm (11.8")
42.3 cm (16.7")

Docking Station Width  

33.9 cm (13.3")
30.2 cm (11.9")

Docking Station Depth  

21.5 cm (8.5")
43.9 cm (17.3")
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

3.2
4.8

Dirt Compartment Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Dirt Compartment Photo
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.16 L
0.20 L

Full Indicator 
 

No
No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

4.7
6.4

Station Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Station Photo
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Station Photo

Auto Empty 
 

Yes
Yes

Bagless Station 
 

Yes
No

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.60 L
2.50 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
Roborock Q5/Q5+ In The Box Picture
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Battery 
 

9.3
8.9

Minimum Battery Life 
 

92 min
81 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

172 min
221 min

Recharge Time 
 

280 min
259 min

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Picture Of Controls
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual And Automatic
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Brushroll And Tools Photo
Roborock Q5/Q5+ 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
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
8.5

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
Roborock Q5/Q5+ High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
7.5

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
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

5.0
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Airflow 
 

8.7
7.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

17.7 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
13.2 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.0
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

59.8 dBA
60.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

59.0 dBA
64.4 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

7.5
8.0

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

2.6
2.7

Obstacle Avoidance Technology 
 

Light-Based
Light-Based

Object Recognition 
 

No
No

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
20%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

40%
33%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
0%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

25%
58%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
No

Height Clearance 
 

5.0
6.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

10.5 cm (4.1'')
10.0 cm (3.9'')

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")

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

5.0
4.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Wood Cracks Post Test
Roborock Q5/Q5+ 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
Roborock Q5/Q5+ 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
Roborock Q5/Q5+ 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
9.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE] Companion App Screen Grabs
Roborock Q5/Q5+ Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

SharkClean
Mi Home

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

Yes
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

No
Yes
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AV2501S
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Black/Silver
AV2511AE
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Black/Silver
RV2502AE
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Shark AI Ultra Robot [AV2501AE, AV2501S, AV2511AE, RV2502AE]

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