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Kärcher RCV 2 vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

What RCV 2 does better (2) and where PowerDetect Self-Empty wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kärcher RCV 2
Kärcher · 2025RCV 2
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$210
vs
Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
4.0Score
2 advantages
Higher score
2.3Navigation3.5
3.4Battery2.2

Why is RCV 2 better than PowerDetect Self-Empty?

  1. Runtime130 min vs 110 min+18%
  2. Dustbin (robot)420 ml vs 300 ml+40%

Why is PowerDetect Self-Empty better than RCV 2?

  1. NavigationGyroscope vs Laser (LiDAR)
  2. Base stationCharging dock vs Auto-empty dock
Specifications

Side by side

Kärcher RCV 2Kärcher RCV 2≈ US$2104.0
Suction & cleaning
Suction power4,000 Pa—
Dustbin (robot)420 ml300 ml
Main brushSingle main brush—
Side brushes1—
Noise level65 dB—
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationGyroscopeLaser (LiDAR)
Navigation sensorsGyroscope, Wall sensor, Cliff sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
No-go zones / virtual wallsYes—
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Mopping
Water tank (robot)250 ml—
Base station
Base stationCharging dockAuto-empty dock
Auto-empty dust station—Yes
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Runtime130 min110 min
Charging time330 min—
Size & weight
Width / diameter325 mm—
Length325 mm—
Height80 mm—
Weight3.1 kg—
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursWhite, Yellow, BlackWhite
App & smart home
App controlYes—
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