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Shark AV2501AE review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£210Max suction power:?Runtime:120 minDustbin capacity:250 mLMax threshold height:19 mm

Shark AV2501AE Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Shark AV2501AE
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of robot vacuums
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

â–²Better than 54%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

30%

7.3

Cleaning

23%

7.5

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

5.1

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 62%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £210
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Shark AV2501AE

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

30%

7.3

Cleaning

23%

7.5

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

5.1

Battery

10%

8.3

Smart Features

7%

6.8

Design

6.5
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
Shark AV2501AE has a popularity index of 10, higher than that of 91.5% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 8.5% of robot vacuums.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

7.7
Max suction power
?
N. of suction power levels
3
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 3 suction power levels, which is fewer than 50.5% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 35.5% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
120 W
Cleaning modes
4
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes, which is more than 38.2% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 47.5% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
no
This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, although 79% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
none
This robot vacuum uses none for mopping. This system is less effective than those on 79.8% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 20.2% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
none
Mop pad material
none
Mop pressure
N/A
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Primary navigation technology
LiDAR
This robot vacuum uses LiDAR as its primary navigation system, which is more capable than the systems in 34.7% of robot vacuums and matched by 60.4% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
SharkClean
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Bluetooth connectivity. 35.5% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is lower than 59% of robot vacuums and equal to 26.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
120 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 120 min per charge, which is shorter than 57.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 19.8% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
104.1 mm
Width
?
Length
348 mm
Weight
3.11 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.11 kg, making it lighter than 70.8% of robot vacuums.
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Shark AV2501AE vs the average robot vacuum

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  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 0.97 % higher filter efficiency
    This robot vacuum has higher filter efficiency than the average robot vacuum (100 % vs 99 %). The average robot vacuum has a filter efficiency of 99 %.
    99.97 % vs 99 %
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • 12.9% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3.1 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.11 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Shark AV2501AE
    the average robot vacuum
    Shark AV2501AE has a higher user score than the average robot vacuum (8.74 vs 8).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 53.2% more popular
    Shark AV2501AE is more popular than the average robot vacuum (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.53
  • 2 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (63 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    63 dB vs 65 dB
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark AV2501AE
    the average robot vacuum
    Shark AV2501AE has a higher user score than the average robot vacuum (8.74 vs 8).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 53.2% more popular
    Shark AV2501AE is more popular than the average robot vacuum (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.53
  • 12.9% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3.1 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.11 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 2 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (63 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    63 dB vs 65 dB
  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • 0.97 % higher filter efficiency
    This robot vacuum has higher filter efficiency than the average robot vacuum (100 % vs 99 %). The average robot vacuum has a filter efficiency of 99 %.
    99.97 % vs 99 %
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • Cannot mop floors
    This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, while the average robot vacuum can mop floors.
  • 30 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (120 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    120 min vs 150 min
  • 1.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (6 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    6 h vs 4.5 h
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,600 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2021, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2021 vs 2023
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • Does not show its location in real time
    This robot vacuum does not show its location in real time, while the average robot vacuum shows its location in real time.
  • 1 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (19 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    19 mm vs 20 mm
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • 150 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (250 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    250 mL vs 400 mL
  • 51 mm narrower main brush
    This robot vacuum has a narrower main brush than the average robot vacuum (127 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    127 mm vs 178 mm
  • Does not include a cleaning tool
    This robot vacuum does not include a cleaning tool, while the average robot vacuum includes a cleaning tool.
  • Cannot mop floors
    This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, while the average robot vacuum can mop floors.
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.
  • Less capable mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses none for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    none vs static pad
  • 3 fewer water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (0 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    0 vs 3

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13/11/2024
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Shark AV2501AE

  • Bagless self-empty base holds up to 60 days of debris, avoiding extra costs
  • Effective LIDAR navigation creates accurate maps and allows for systematic, line-by-line cleaning
  • Good performance on bare floors and high-pile carpets
  • Quiet operation, suitable for homes with pets sensitive to noise
  • Self-cleaning brushroll handles pet hair well
  • HEPA filtration in the base traps allergens

What customers don't like about Shark AV2501AE

  • The companion app is reported to be difficult to use, with limited scheduling and mapping functionality
  • Struggles to clean pet hair on low-pile carpets
  • Can take multiple runs to complete cleaning larger floor plans
  • Long hair can still get wrapped around the brushroll despite the 'self-cleaning' claim
  • Initial setup and internet connectivity can be challenging

Verdict

The Shark AV2501AE is an advanced AI robot vacuum featuring 360-degree LiDAR laser navigation, Matrix Clean grid-pattern coverage, and a bagless self-emptying base station with a 60-day debris capacity and 99.97% efficient true HEPA filtration. Its main advantages include a self-cleaning brushroll that actively prevents pet hair wraps, up to 120 minutes of lithium-ion battery runtime with recharge-and-resume capability, and smart mapping control via the SharkClean app and voice assistants like Amazon Alexa. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of multi-floor map saving, no real-time location tracking inside the companion application, and occasional tendencies to get stuck in tight, cluttered spaces due to algorithmic limitations.

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