The Shark vs. Roomba debate is still boring, despite both brands trying to expand their vacuum lineups
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Is iRobot out of the bankruptcy hole? ET Five new Roombas were released on July 7, 2026. I'm in the process of testing them at home and will update this comparison guide accordingly.The conversation surrounding the best robot vacuums in 2026 is a starkly different one than it was in years prior.In earlier versions of this story, I wrote that the Shark vs.
- ▪Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Is iRobot out of the bankruptcy hole?
- ▪ET Five new Roombas were released on July 7, 2026.
- ▪I'm in the process of testing them at home and will update this comparison guide accordingly.The conversation surrounding the best robot vacuums in 2026 is a starkly different one than it was in years prior.In earlier versions of this story
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Is iRobot out of the bankruptcy hole? Where Roomba wins: Small obstacle avoidance and more variety Where iRobot loses: Forgettable vacuums, iffy finances Where Shark wins: Spot cleaning and the UV light Where Shark loses: Small obstacle avoidance and slow releases Where iRobot and Shark both lose: Their apps suck Our winner: Shark How We Tested UPDATE: July 25, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET Five new Roombas were released on July 7, 2026. I'm in the process of testing them at home and will update this comparison guide accordingly.The conversation surrounding the best robot vacuums in 2026 is a starkly different one than it was in years prior.In earlier versions of this story, I wrote that the Shark vs.
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