Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop vs Shark IQ Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Base

The Shark Matrix Plus is the stronger pick for most homes. It adds sonic mopping, a self-cleaning brush-roll and longer battery life, and its 4.4 rating from a smaller pool beats the IQ's 3.7 from 1,600 owners. The IQ is the simpler, lighter vacuum-only option, but owners are less satisfied with it overall. Buy the Matrix Plus if you want one machine to vacuum and mop; choose the IQ only if you want a basic self-emptying vacuum and don't care about mopping.

• Choose the Shark Matrix Plus if you want a robot that vacuums carpets and sonic-mops sealed hard floors, with a self-cleaning brush-roll for pet hair and a self-empty base.
• Choose the Shark IQ if you want a lighter, simpler self-emptying vacuum and don't need mopping or app-based zone cleaning.