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iRobot Roomba Essential vs Shark Matrix Plus 2in1

What Roomba Essential does better (3) and where Matrix Plus 2in1 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

iRobot Roomba Essential
iRobot · 2024Roomba Essential
3.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$160
vs
Shark Matrix Plus 2in1
Shark · 2024Matrix Plus 2in1
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$160
Higher score
3.2Mopping2.4
3.5Base station3.5
2.5Battery2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Roomba EssentialMatrix Plus 2in1
330 × 80330340 × 145340
Roomba EssentialMatrix Plus 2in1Difference
Height80 mm145 mm−65 mm
Width / diameter330 mm340 mm−10 mm
Length330 mm340 mm−10 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.8 kg−1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Roomba Essential better than Matrix Plus 2in1?

  1. Height80 mm vs 145 mm+81%
  2. Runtime120 min vs 110 min+9%
  3. Dustbin (robot)400 ml vs 280 ml+43%

Why is Matrix Plus 2in1 better than Roomba Essential?

Matrix Plus 2in1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Suction & cleaning
Dustbin (robot)400 ml280 ml
Main brushSingle main brushSingle main brush
Anti-tangle brush—Yes
Side brushes11
Carpet detectionYes—
HEPA filter—Yes
Noise level—69 dB
Navigation & obstacles
Navigation—Laser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsCliff sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
No-go zones / virtual walls—Yes
Room mapping & room selection—Yes
Mopping
Mop typeMop padMop pad
Water tank (robot)200 ml—
Base station
Base stationCharging dockCharging dock
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Runtime120 min110 min
Charging time—360 min
Cleaning area per charge46 m²—
Size & weight
Width / diameter330 mm340 mm
Length330 mm340 mm
Height80 mm145 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.8 kg
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursWhiteBlack, Silver
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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