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Eufy Omni C28 vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Full Robot Vacuums comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Eufy and Shark sites.
2026 verdict
Pet owners with tile or wood to mop will get far more from the Eufy Omni C28 than from the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty.
Eufy Omni C28
Winner
Eufy Omni C28
$529.99$799.9934% OFF
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It is a vacuum and mop whose station empties the bin, washes and hot-air dries a self-rinsing roller mop, refills water and doses detergent, and it runs for a rated 251 minutes against 110 with better owner feedback. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is a vacuum-only robot that usually costs less, and it answers with NeverStuck lifting over thresholds, a bagless HEPA base and documented Home Assistant support. Both map by LiDAR, empty themselves, use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and work with Alexa and Google Home. Choose the Eufy Omni C28 for hard floors that need real mopping, and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty for a cheaper robot that only vacuums.
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FeatureEufy Omni C28Shark PowerDetect Self-EmptyWinner
Price$529.99$549.99Eufy Omni C28
Rating4.34.1Eufy Omni C28
Battery Life251 minutes110 minutesEufy Omni C28
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiEufy Omni C28
Mopping FunctionalityYESNOEufy Omni C28
Auto Mop WashingYESNOEufy Omni C28
Auto Mop DryingYESNOEufy Omni C28
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Auto RechargeYESYESTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
Navigation TypeLaser (LiDAR)Laser (LiDAR)Tie
Obstacle DetectionYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Mopping

The Eufy Omni C28 mops with a roller its station washes, dries and lifts over carpet, with detergent dosed automatically from a 2.2 L tank. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty has no mopping at all.

Battery life

The Eufy Omni C28 is rated for 251 minutes and a 3.5-hour charge; the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty for 110 minutes and 6 hours. The Eufy covers a much larger home per charge.

Base

The Eufy Omni C28 empties into a 3 L bag in a station that also holds water tanks. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty uses a bagless HEPA base that owners say holds about a month of debris.

Home Assistant

Home Assistant support is documented for the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty and not documented for the Eufy Omni C28. Neither supports Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.

Child lock

The Eufy Omni C28 has a child lock; the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty does not.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both robots are pet households first, and both groups say the suction keeps up with dog and cat hair. Eufy Omni C28 owners single out the roller mop that rinses itself as it scrubs, the station that handles nearly all the upkeep and a quiet, low-profile robot; their complaints are hours-long mop drying, getting caught on cables and socks, a few units with a faulty water compartment and parts that are hard to find. Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty owners talk about a robot that rarely gets lost or stranded and no longer wedges under furniture, and they criticise a plain SharkClean app, registration and Wi-Fi errors on day one, some missed patches and bumping into walls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy Omni C28 or Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

The Eufy Omni C28. It vacuums and mops, its station washes and dries the mop and doses detergent, and its battery lasts more than twice as long. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the cheaper choice for homes that only need vacuuming.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Omni C28 and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Mopping. The Eufy Omni C28 is a vacuum and mop with a self-cleaning roller; the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is vacuum only.

Do the Eufy Omni C28 and the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty both empty themselves?

Yes. The Eufy Omni C28 empties into a 3 L bag in its station, while the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty uses a bagless HEPA base.

Which works with more smart home platforms, the Eufy Omni C28 or the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Both work with Alexa and Google Home. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty also documents Home Assistant support, which is not documented for the Eufy Omni C28. Neither works with Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.

Who should buy the Eufy Omni C28?

Pet owners and hard-floor homes that want a robot to vacuum and mop with almost no upkeep, and a battery that covers a large floor plan.

Who should buy the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?

Budget buyers who only need vacuuming, want a bagless base and a robot that rarely gets stuck on thresholds, or run Home Assistant.

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