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| Feature | Eufy E28 | Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $629.99 | $549.99 | Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | Eufy E28 |
| Battery Life | 216 minutes | 110 minutes | Eufy E28 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Eufy E28 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Eufy E28 |
| Mopping Functionality | YES | NO | Eufy E28 |
| Auto Mop Washing | YES | NO | Eufy E28 |
| Auto Mop Drying | YES | NO | Eufy E28 |
| Onboard Dustbin Capacity | 300ml | 189ml | Eufy E28 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Auto Recharge | YES | YES | Tie |
| Navigation Type | Laser (LiDAR) | Laser (LiDAR) | Tie |
What the differences mean
Mopping
The Eufy E28 mops, lifts the mop on carpet, washes and dries it and doses detergent, with a 2.5 L water tank, and its station houses a detachable cleaner for upholstery and stairs. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty does not mop at all. Both self-empty, but if the floor has to come back damp-clean, only the Eufy E28 is built for that pass.
Runtime and radios
The Eufy E28 is rated for 216 minutes, recharges in about 3.5 hours and has Bluetooth on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is rated for 110 minutes, takes about 6 hours to charge and has neither 5 GHz nor Bluetooth. The runtime gap is one a large pet home will feel on the first full pass.
Smart home
The Eufy E28 lists Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty lists Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, and not Apple HomeKit, SmartThings or Matter. Both can be scheduled, and the Eufy E28 also has a child lock, which the Shark does not.
Onboard bin
The Eufy E28 carries 300 ml onboard and self-empties into a 3 L dock bin. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty carries 189 ml onboard and also self-empties into a bagless HEPA base its owners say lasts about a month; its dock capacity is not documented. Suction on the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is not documented, so it is not scored against the 20,000 Pa rating.
Which one to buy if
- mixed floors need a mop as well as pet-hair pickup
The Eufy E28 mops at a 20,000 Pa suction rating and the station washes and dries the roller. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty does not mop.
- you only want hair and dust removed, at a lower price
The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty self-empties, maps with LiDAR and skips every mop part.
- your home already uses Apple HomeKit or Matter
The Eufy E28 lists Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty does not list Apple HomeKit or Matter.
- thresholds keep stalling a lower robot
Owners of the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty credit its NeverStuck lifting for clearing thresholds and rug edges.
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Battery Life: 216 minutes
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Price: $629.99 vs $549.99
- + Price: $549.99
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4
- - Battery Life: 110 minutes vs 216 minutes
What owners say
Owners of both robots are pet households, and that is where they agree: shedding hair and everyday dust come up without a daily fight. Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty owners credit NeverStuck lifting for clearing thresholds and rug edges without a rescue, and the bagless HEPA base for holding about a month of debris, while they criticize a plain app and a Wi-Fi pairing they had to repeat. Eufy E28 owners go further, describing a floor that comes back damp-clean because the roller mop washes and dries itself, plus a portable cleaner for upholstery; their recurring gripes are a loud dock, a tall body and more maintenance than a basic robot. Neither group calls the machines perfect, but both lean on hair pickup as the reason to keep them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eufy vs Shark robot vacuum: which is better, the Eufy E28 or the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?
The Eufy E28 for a home that wants a robot vacuum and a mop. It is rated at 20,000 Pa and 216 minutes, with a station that washes and dries the roller, plus Apple HomeKit and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the lower priced vacuum-only robot. Both self-empty, and the Shark suction figure is not documented.
Which is better for pet hair, the Eufy E28 or the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?
They answer different pet messes. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the one owners praise for swallowing hair without a mop. The Eufy E28 adds a 20,000 Pa rating, a roller mop and a longer 216 minute run, so it covers hair and a hard-floor wash, with a 300 ml onboard bin against 189 ml.
Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty mop like the Eufy E28?
No. Mopping, mop lifting, mop washing, mop drying and automatic detergent are listed on the Eufy E28 and not on the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty. Both self-empty and both use LiDAR.
Do the Eufy E28 and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty work with Apple HomeKit?
The Eufy E28 does, and it also lists SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty lists Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant only, on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Who should buy the Eufy E28?
Homes with carpet, hard floors and pets that want one robot vacuum to vacuum at 20,000 Pa, mop, and let the station wash and dry the roller. The station also includes a detachable cleaner for upholstery and stairs.
Who should buy the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?
Buyers who want a lower priced, vacuum-only, self-emptying robot vacuum for hair and dust, and who do not need a mop. Owners like how it handles thresholds and dislike the app.
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