TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus vs Shark IQ Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Base

The Tapo RV30 Max Plus is the stronger pick for most homes: 5,300 Pa suction, LiDAR mapping that works in the dark, a sealed 3L auto-empty bag, and up to 150 minutes of runtime. The Shark IQ is lighter and shorter, so it slips under low furniture, and its self-cleaning brushroll handles long hair well, but its 60-minute runtime and 3.7 rating from about 1,600 owners trail the Tapo. Buy the Tapo for whole-floor coverage and pet hair; buy the Shark for tight spaces and quick, short cleans.

• Choose the Tapo RV30 Max Plus if you want long runtime, dark-room LiDAR mapping and a sealed bag that holds debris for weeks.
• Choose the Shark IQ if you have low-clearance furniture and want a self-cleaning brushroll in a lighter, shorter robot.