Robot vacuums are very useful around the house, but they are often very expensive. Thankfully, the Cyber Monday sale on these machines is in full swing, bringing them hundreds of dollars below the list price of some of the most high-end machines we tested. One of our top picks, this version of the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum cleaner is half off, dropping to $300. This is a near record low price, and this model comes with a self-emptying base, so you won’t have to do much if you don’t want to.
As mentioned earlier, the Shark AI Ultra is one of Engadget’s favorite Roboks. In fact, this is the model that reviewers think most people should buy. AI Ultra provides reliable cleaning performance, accurate in-home mapping, and an app that makes it easy to get the most out of your new vacuum.
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The Shark AI Ultra is one of Engadget’s popular robot vacuums. It combines excellent cleaning performance with reliable obstacle avoidance.
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Another consideration is that the AI Ultra comes with a base station that features a bagless design. In our opinion, this is one of the main reasons to buy Shark’s robovac over competing models. Some of AI Ultra’s rivals have lower initial costs, but over the life of these devices they can rely on their own trash bags, which ultimately costs more. Possibly.
The AI Ultra is also a great choice if a quiet vacuum is important to you. In our testing, Shark’s model made significantly less noise than some of the other robovacs Engadget has tested. It also did a great job of avoiding cat toys and other obstacles thanks to its object detection feature, which allows the robot vacuum to detect objects as small as 4 inches. Unless you need a built-in mop, the Shark AI Ultra is a great deal, especially at $300 off.
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