Shark IQ Robot AV992 vs EZ Robot Self-Empty AV911S

Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark IQ Robot AV992
Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty AV911S

Tested using Methodology v0.6

Updated Feb 27, 2025 05:08 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.7

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Our Verdict

Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty

The Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty AV911S is better than the Shark IQ Robot AV992. The EZ has an automatic dirt disposal function, charges slightly faster while offering similar overall battery life, and maneuvers over tasseled rugs with less difficulty. Meanwhile, the AV992 has fewer parts that need regular cleaning and incurs lower recurring costs.

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Variants

  • AV992 (Black)
  • AV993 (Black)
  • AV970 (Black)
  • RV910S (Black)
  • RV915S (Black)
  • RV912S (Dark Gray)
  • AV911S (Gray)
  • RV913S (White)

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Black
AV992
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Black
RV910S
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Black
AV993
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Amazon.com
Black
RV915S
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Black
AV970
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Amazon.com
Dark Gray
RV912S
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Amazon.com
 
Gray
AV911S
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White
RV913S
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.0
7.1
No major differences between these robot vacuums for bare floor. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Vacuum Type 
 

Robot
Robot

Build Quality Picture  

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User Maintenance 
 

4.5
4.0

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
4.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
RVFFK950

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
XPMFRV1100
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Storing 
 

9.0
8.8

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

3.35" (8.5 cm)
11.42" (29.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.60" (32.0 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

15.16" (38.5 cm)
13.78" (35.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Not needed
Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.5
7.7

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.11 gal (0.40 L)
0.22 gal (0.85 L)

Full Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Wand Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.2
8.1

Total Weight 
 

6.17 lbs (2.80 kg)
6.26 lbs (2.84 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

No
No
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Battery 
 

9.1
9.1

Minimum Battery Life 
 

70 min
72 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

160 min
145 min

Recharge Time 
 

241 min
208 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Rotating Head 
 

No
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

Yes
Yes

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

No
No

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.4
8.5

Setting Used  

"Normal"
"Normal"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

98%
86%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

22%
86%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
86%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%
100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 99%
100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
100%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

5.8
4.5

Setting Used  

"Normal"
"Normal"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

67%
66%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 66%
66%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
66%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

30%
11%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 29%
11%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
11%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.5
6.7

Setting Used  

"Normal"
"Normal"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

52%
74%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 51%
74%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
74%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

35%
14%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

≈ 34%
14%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
14%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

8.1
8.0

Pet Hair Graph  

Bare Floor 
 

99%
100%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

64%
62%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

76%
67%
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Suction 
 

0.0
0.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

N/A

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.1 inH₂O (0.02 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"Max"(App)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Normal" (App)
"Normal" (App)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A
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Airflow 
 

3.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

17.2 CFM (0.5 m³/min)

Noise 
 

9.5
9.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

60.1 dBA
60.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

57.3 dBA
61.0 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0
0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Cracks 
 

4.5
4.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Automation

Physical Automation 
 

7.1
9.1

Automatic Recharging 
 

Yes
Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No
Yes

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

Yes
Yes

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Onboard Only
Onboard Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Return to Base Only
Return to Base Only
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Companion App Automation 
 

7.0
7.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

App Name 
 

SharkClean
SharkClean

iOS Availability 
 

Yes
Yes

Android Availability 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No
No

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control within App 
 

No
No
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Check Price

Black
AV992
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Black
RV910S
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Black
AV993
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Black
RV915S
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Black
AV970
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Dark Gray
RV912S
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Gray
AV911S
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White
RV913S
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Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series

Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty

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