Short answer: It depends on your budget, not the logo. Under $500, the Roomba 105 Combo is the better buy for most homes: LiDAR mapping, and a mop pad that automatically avoids carpet. Pick the Shark Matrix Plus AV2610WA instead if you want harder scrubbing (a sonic mop) and a bagless self-empty base. At the premium end, the Roomba Max 875 suits homes with lots of rugs, and the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro has the most hands-off base.

Under $500: Roomba 105 Combo vs Shark Matrix Plus

Roomba 105 Combo Shark Matrix Plus AV2610WA
Navigation ClearView LiDAR, up to 3 maps 360° LiDAR
Mop Microfiber pad kept moist by a micro-pump; avoids carpet automatically Sonic mop, 100 scrubs per minute
Self-empty Optional AutoEmpty dock, up to 75 days (bagged) Bagless base, up to 60 days
Watch out for Needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; no runtime published No suction figure published; several similar model numbers
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Verdict: Roomba 105 Combo for mixed floors with rugs, because the mop stays off carpet without extra setup. Shark Matrix Plus for kitchens and tile where dried marks need scrubbing, and if you’d rather not buy bags. More picks in this tier: robot vacuum and mop combos under $500.

Premium: Roomba Max 875 vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro

Roomba Max 875 Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
Mop Roller mop behind a physical carpet shield Pad washed by the base after every clean
Dock Empties up to 90 days; washes the roller at 176°F, dries with 131°F air Empties up to 60 days; refills the tank up to 30 days; washes the pad
Navigation LiDAR 360° LiDAR plus a 3D sensor
Watch out for You fill and empty the water tanks Amazon listing model AV2800ZEBK vs Shark’s RV2820ZE; third-party seller
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Verdict: Roomba Max 875 if rugs sit next to floors you want mopped. Shark NeverTouch Pro if your priority is touching the robot as little as possible, because its base also refills the clean water. Read the Roomba Max 875 review for which chores remain.

Vacuum only

If you don’t want a mop at all, the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty AV2820S has a bagless base that holds 30 days of debris. It’s our vacuum-only pick for area rugs and carpet.

How to decide

  • Bags or no bags: Roomba AutoEmpty docks use bags; Shark’s bases above are bagless.
  • Wood or laminate: check what your floor maker says about wet cleaning first (hard-floor picks).
  • Pets: compare docks and brushes on the pet-hair shortlist.
  • Other brands: Roborock, Dreame and Eufy often list more for the money; see Dreame vs Roborock and the budget picks.

Sources

Checked October 31, 2026. Desk research from manufacturer pages; we have not tested these robots.