eufy RoboVac X8 Pro vs Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty

A detailed side-by-side comparison scored on 14 objective criteria with weighted scoring (max 12 points).

WINNER

eufy RoboVac X8 Pro

eufy — #32 overall

5.4/10

$399

Shark — #35 overall

5.0/10

$299

These are very closely matched. eufy RoboVac X8 Pro wins by just 0.4 points. However, Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty has 25% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	eufy RoboVac X8 Pro	Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty
Total Score	—	5.4/10	5.0/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	75%*	62%
💨Suction Power	1x	78%*	72%
📐Edge Cleaning	1x	72%*	68%
💇Tangle-Free Rollers	1x	70%	75%*
🧹Mop System	1x	0%	0%
🔥Mop Drying	0.5x	0%	0%
🧴Integrated Soap	0.5x	0%	0%
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	0%	0%
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	75%	75%
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	72%*	65%
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	75%*	72%
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	35%*	30%
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	45%	55%*
📱App Quality	1x	70%*	62%
Price	—	$399	$299
Pros		+LiDAR navigation (rare at price) +Twin-turbine 2x suction +Self-emptying option +Quiet operation	+Self-empty under $300 +Row-by-row cleaning +Home mapping +Self-cleaning brushroll
Cons		-No mopping -Basic app features -No obstacle avoidance	-Basic navigation -No mopping -Smaller dustbin
Suction		4,000 Pa	2,000 Pa
Navigation		LiDAR	Basic
Mop Type		None	None
Self-Empty		Yes (45 days)	Yes (45 days)
Runtime		180 min	90 min
Mobility
Obstacle Climbing		Standard	Standard
Retractable LiDAR		No	No
Adaptive Chassis		No	No
Multi-Mop Switch		No	No
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