Which is better for pet hair?

Both list pet hair as a top use case. The Shark has a self-cleaning brushroll that prevents hair wrap and HEPA filtration, which helps if anyone in the home has allergies. The Dustin's 8,000 Pa suction is strong, but its filtration is charcoal, not HEPA.

Which is better for carpets?

The Shark. It is rated for multi-surface cleaning and uses Matrix Clean to make multiple passes. The Dustin is listed for hard floors only.

Do either of them mop?

Only the Dustin. It has dual-scrub mops for hard floors. The Shark Matrix vacuums only.

Is the Shark worth the savings?

It is $15 cheaper at $174.99 at Kohl's as of November 7, 2026, and adds HEPA filtration and LiDAR mapping. If you need mopping, the Dustin at $189.99 at Target is the only one of the two that does it.

How often do the bases need emptying?

The Dustin's dock holds up to 100 days of debris. The Shark's bagless base holds up to 30 days.

Have prices dropped below these levels?

Yes. The Dustin hit $112.82 on November 1, 2026, and the Shark hit $98.00 on November 6, 2026. Both are worth a price alert.

bObsweep Dustin Robot Vacuum Mop vs Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum

Buy the Shark Matrix if you have carpets or pets and want a self-emptying base with HEPA filtration. Buy the bObsweep Dustin if you mostly have hard floors and want mopping in the same robot. The Shark is cheaper right now: $174.99 at Kohl's as of November 7, 2026, against $189.99 at Target for the Dustin.

Today the Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum costs $15.00 less at its best price.

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