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Kärcher RCV 5 vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2in1
What RCV 5 does better (5) and where PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2in1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
vs
7.8Navigation6.8
3.6Mopping5.7
3.5Base station7.4
4.8Battery3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
RCV 5PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2in1
| RCV 5 | PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2in1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 97 mm | 145 mm | −48 mm |
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 364 mm | −14 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 364 mm | −14 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 3.9 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is RCV 5 better than PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2in1?
- Obstacle avoidanceAI camera vs Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
- Height97 mm vs 145 mm+49%
- Runtime120 min vs 110 min+9%
- Dustbin (robot)330 ml vs 300 ml+10%
- Charging time230 min vs 240 min+4%
Why is PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2in1 better than RCV 5?
- Base stationCharging dock vs All-in-one dock (empty + wash)
- Threshold climbing20 mm vs 25 mm+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 5,000 Pa | — |
| Dustbin (robot) | 330 ml | 300 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Dirt detection | — | Yes |
| Noise level | 66 dB | — |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Wall sensor |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 20 mm | 25 mm |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Room mapping & room selection | Yes | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Mop pad |
| Mop lifting on carpets | — | Yes |
| Automatic mop removal | — | Yes |
| Extending mop (edges) | — | Yes |
| Water tank (robot) | 240 ml | — |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | All-in-one dock (empty + wash) |
| Auto-empty dust station | — | Yes |
| Dust bag (dock) | — | 2 l |
| Mop washing in the dock | — | Yes |
| Automatic water refill | — | Yes |
| Clean water tank (dock) | — | 1.7 l |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh | — |
| Runtime | 120 min | 110 min |
| Charging time | 230 min | 240 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 85 m² | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 350 mm | 364 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 364 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 145 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White, Yellow | Black |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
