Roborock S7 Max Ultra vs Shark AI Ultra

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

WINNER

Roborock S7 Max Ultra

Roborock — #19 overall

7.7/10

$799

Shark — #31 overall

5.5/10

$449

Roborock S7 Max Ultra is the clear winner, outscoring Shark AI Ultra by 2.2 points. However, Shark AI Ultra has 44% cheaper.

Criteria	Weight	Roborock S7 Max Ultra	Shark AI Ultra
Total Score	—	7.7/10	5.5/10
🗺️Navigation & Obstacle Tech	2x	85%*	72%
💨Suction Power	1x	82%	82%
📐Edge Cleaning	1x	82%*	75%
💇Tangle-Free Rollers	1x	85%*	78%
🧹Mop System	1x	85%*	0%
🔥Mop Drying	0.5x	85%*	0%
🧴Integrated Soap	0.5x	80%*	0%
🔄Mop Versatility	0.5x	45%*	0%
🗑️Auto-Empty Reliability	1x	88%*	80%
📦Bin Capacity	0.5x	82%*	75%
⏱️Refill Frequency	0.5x	85%*	78%
🧗Obstacle Mobility	1x	35%	35%
📏Low Clearance	0.5x	45%	55%*
📱App Quality	1x	90%*	68%
Price	—	$799	$449
Pros		+Excellent value when discounted +Proven reliability +Full dock automation +Sonic mopping	+Strong suction power +Self-emptying base +Good hair pickup +Matrix Clean navigation
Cons		-Previous generation -No AI obstacle camera -Less suction than S8 line	-No mopping -App is basic -Navigation not as smart
Suction		5,500 Pa	4,000 Pa
Navigation		LiDAR	LiDAR
Mop Type		Sonic + Auto-Wash	None
Self-Empty		Yes (60 days)	Yes (60 days)
Runtime		180 min	120 min
Mobility
Obstacle Climbing		Standard	Standard
Retractable LiDAR		No	No
Adaptive Chassis		No	No
Multi-Mop Switch		No	No
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