Eufy 11S MAX vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty wins overall thanks to LiDAR mapping, no-go zones, smart home integrations and a self-emptying dock. The Eufy 11S MAX is a cheaper, simpler alternative with a larger onboard dustbin and a higher owner rating.

The Eufy 11S MAX has no Wi-Fi or app and uses basic bump navigation, while the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty maps rooms with LiDAR, sets no-go zones, and empties its own bin automatically at the dock.

No, neither one mops. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is a vacuum-only robot with a self-emptying dock, and the Eufy 11S MAX is a vacuum-only robot with a manual bin you empty by hand.

The Eufy 11S MAX, whose larger onboard capacity is meant to offset not having a self-emptying dock. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty carries a smaller onboard bin because its dock clears it automatically.

Buyers who want the lowest-effort, lowest-cost option, don't mind emptying the bin themselves, and have no interest in an app or smart home control.

Buyers who want LiDAR mapping, no-go zones, and a dock that empties itself for weeks at a stretch, plus Alexa, Google Home or Home Assistant control.