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Shark
Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Self-Empty Robot Vacuum
Editor's Score
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Full Specifications
| Suction Power | — |
|---|---|
| Type | Vacuum Only |
| Navigation Technology | Matrix Clean Navigation with 360° LiDAR vision and Precision Home Mapping |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Detects and avoids objects in its path, day or night, via its LiDAR-based mapping |
| Multi-Floor Mapping | — |
| Battery Runtime | 120 min |
| Self-Emptying | Yes |
| Self-Empty Capacity | 30 days |
| Mop Auto Wash & Dry | No |
| Dock Features | Bagless self-empty base holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris |
| Carpet Compatible | Yes |
| Carpet Notes | Self-cleaning brushroll digs into carpet fibers |
| Hardwood Compatible | Yes |
| Pet Hair Features | Self-cleaning, anti-hair-wrap brushroll plus strong suction airflow (rated 17.7 CFM) aimed at pet hair pickup |
| App / Smart Home | SharkClean app; works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Weight | — |
| Dimensions | — |
Other documented details
| Airflow | 17.7 CFM (manufacturer/retailer listing) |
|---|---|
| Filtration | True HEPA, traps 99.97% of dust particles down to 0.3 microns |
Editorial Review
The AV2501S sits at the entry point of Shark's AI Ultra lineup: a vacuum-only robot that leans on LiDAR mapping and a grid-pattern "Matrix Clean" routine rather than a large sensor suite. That's a reasonable trade for anyone who mainly wants dependable pickup and a self-emptying base without paying for mopping hardware they won't use.
The self-cleaning brushroll is the feature worth calling out for pet owners: it's designed to unwind wrapped hair as it spins, which is the single most common complaint with cheaper robot vacuums. Combined with a 30-day bagless base, it's built to go the better part of a month between manual dust-bin trips.
What it doesn't do is avoid obstacles with any real intelligence — there's no camera-based recognition of cords, shoes, or pet waste, so homes that need that level of avoidance should look further up Shark's or a competitor's lineup.
Pros
- Self-cleaning, anti-tangle brushroll
- 360° LiDAR mapping for organized, row-by-row cleaning
- 30-day bagless self-empty base
- Lower price point than mopping combo models
Cons
- No mopping capability
- Obstacle avoidance is basic — no camera-based object recognition
- Exact suction (Pa) not published by Shark
Best for: Renters or pet owners who want a dependable vacuum-only robot with a self-empty base and don't need mopping.
Who should skip it: Anyone who wants vacuum + mop in one robot, or needs advanced camera-based obstacle avoidance for a cluttered floor.
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