iRobot Roomba 208 DustCompactor vs Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty RV1000S

Buy the iRobot Roomba 208 if you want one machine that vacuums and mops, runs up to 185 minutes, and needs no dock. Buy the Shark IQ RV1000S if pet hair is your main problem and you want a robot that empties itself into a bagless base for up to 15 days. The Roomba is lighter at 3.8 kg and rated higher by owners (4.6 vs 3.9), but the Shark has true HEPA filtration, LiDAR home mapping, room-by-room targeting and a self-cleaning brushroll. The Shark is heavy and bulky, and some owners say it struggles in tight corners.

• Choose the Roomba 208 if you have mixed hard floors and carpet, want mopping in the same pass, and prefer a light robot with no dock to place.
• Choose the Shark IQ RV1000S if you have pets and heavy shedding, want the robot to empty itself for up to 15 days, and want HEPA filtration and mapped room cleaning.