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Shark RV1000SEU review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ110Max suction power:1780 PaRuntime:90 minDustbin capacity:660 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

Shark RV1000SEU 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 RV1000SEU
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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–Ľ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–ĽWorse than 77% of robot vacuums
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–ĽWorse than 71%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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–Ľ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

30%

6.1

Cleaning

23%

6.2

Navigation

18%

4.2

Mopping

12%

4.4

Battery

10%

8.0

Smart Features

7%

5.0

Design

â–ĽWorse than 83%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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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â–˛ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–˛Better than 81%
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Shark RV1000SEU

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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–Ľ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

30%

6.1

Cleaning

23%

6.2

Navigation

18%

4.2

Mopping

12%

4.4

Battery

10%

8.0

Smart Features

7%

5.0

Design

5.7
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
â–˛ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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
â–˛ Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
Shark RV1000SEU has a popularity index of 8.4, higher than that of 71.5% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 2.6% of robot vacuums.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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–Ľ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
Max suction power
1,780 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 1,780 Pa, which is lower than 88.1% of robot vacuums.
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
36 W
Cleaning modes
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 3 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 62% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 27.7% 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
VSLAM
This robot vacuum uses VSLAM as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 72.4% of robot vacuums and matched by 1.3% 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
no
This robot vacuum does not support map editing, although 64% 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
3,000 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, which is lower than 53.7% of robot vacuums and equal to 3.4% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
90 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 90 min per charge, which is shorter than 89.9% of robot vacuums and equal to 4.2% 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
80 mm
Width
340 mm
Length
320 mm
Weight
5 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 5 kg, making it heavier than 91.3% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 1.7% of robot vacuums.
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Shark RV1000SEU 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.
  • 260 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (660 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    660 mL vs 400 mL
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • 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
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Shark RV1000SEU is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ260).
    ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ260
  • 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
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Shark RV1000SEU is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ260).
    ÂŁ110 vs ÂŁ260
  • 4.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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.
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    Shark RV1000SEU has a higher user score than the average robot vacuum (8.39 vs 8.000).
    8.39 vs 8
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • 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.
  • 260 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (660 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    660 mL vs 400 mL
  • 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
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • 2,220 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,780 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,780 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 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 support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Shark RV1000SEU has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.59
  • 60 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (90 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    90 min vs 150 min
  • 87 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (93 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    93 m² vs 180 m²
  • 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
  • 200 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (3,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • 40.1% heavier
    This robot vacuum is heavier than the average robot vacuum (5 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    5 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • 14 fewer languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports fewer languages than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    3 vs 17
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • 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 support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • 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.
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses VSLAM for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    VSLAM vs LiDAR
  • 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.
  • 2,220 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,780 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,780 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 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
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • 18 mm narrower main brush
    This robot vacuum has a narrower main brush than the average robot vacuum (160 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    160 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.
  • Non-washable dustbin
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable dustbin, while the average robot vacuum does. 83.6% of robot vacuums have a washable dustbin.
  • 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

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesalexiens.fr
26/05/2021
Summary of the review
Shark IQ Robot: a very simple or over-simplistic robot vacuum
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lesnumeriques.com
25/08/2021
Summary of the review
Shark IQ RV1000SEU Review: A practical and high-performing robot vacuum with limited battery life
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lecafedugeek.fr
07/02/2022
Summary of the review
Shark IQ RV1000SEU Review - Robot Vacuum - Le Café du Geek
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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 RV1000SEU

  • Convenient self-emptying base station allows for weeks of hands-free cleaning
  • Effective at picking up pet hair and various debris types on both carpets and hard floors
  • Good, sturdy build quality
  • Effective navigation and cleaning coverage in open or slightly cluttered environments

What customers don't like about Shark RV1000SEU

  • Ineffective side brushes often fail to pull debris, causing poor edge-cleaning performance
  • Mapping functionality can be unreliable and slow, sometimes failing to generate maps of the home
  • High maintenance requirements, including frequent cleaning of brushes due to hair tangling
  • Software/App is described as poor and buggy
  • Side brushes and brush roll are prone to hair tangling

Verdict

The Shark IQ Robot RV1000SEU is a bagless, 5 kg robot vacuum designed for hard floors and short-pile carpets, featuring a 36-watt suction nozzle, an onboard 0.66-liter dust bin, and a lithium-ion battery that provides up to a 90-minute runtime with a 6-hour charge time. Measuring 80 mm in height, 340 mm in width, and 320 mm in depth, its main characteristics include IQ Navigation for row-by-row mapping, cliff sensors, dual spinning side brushes, and full app or voice control integration via Wi-Fi. The primary pros of this model are its convenient self-emptying base station, effective pet hair removal, a self-cleaning brush roll that prevents hair wrap, and a bagless dock system that eliminates recurring bag costs. On the downside, the vacuum suffers from ineffective edge-cleaning due to its single-strand side brush design, struggles with deep-cleaning thick carpets, and relies on a buggy companion app that can experience mapping errors or slow map creation.

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