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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI vs Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE)
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) wins with a score of 8.4/10. Best for: Premium Shark loyalists who want every cleaning feature, including UV stain detect and 185°F mop wash.
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
Dyson's first robot vacuum — strong suction but lacks features competitors offer
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Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE)
Shark's most advanced robot vacuum and mop, with UV stain detection and ThermaCharged hot-water mop wash — but extremely high water usage means long drying times.
Score Comparison
Specifications
| Dyson Spot+Scrub AI | Spec | Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) |
|---|---|---|
| $1600 | Price | $1299 |
| 18000 | Suction (Pa) | 7000 |
| 4900 | Battery (mAh) | 5200 |
| 72.0 | Noise (dB) | 68.0 |
| 300 | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| 150 | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| 10.4 | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| 99.0 | Height (mm) | — |
| 4.0 | Weight (kg) | — |
| Visual SLAM + AI Camera | Navigation | LiDAR + 3D Light + NeuroNav AI |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
Dyson Spot+Scrub AI
- + Powerful 18,000Pa suction
- + Dyson brand quality
- + Stain detection AI
- + Good hard floor cleaning
- − No self-empty dock
- − Low mop lift
- − Expensive for what you get
- − App needs improvement
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE)
- + Best obstacle avoidance ever on a Shark (20 of 24 objects avoided)
- + 91.5% pet hair pickup
- + ThermaCharged 185°F hot-water mop wash
- + 180-minute battery — covers ~2,930 sq ft per charge
- + UV stain detection finds invisible spills
- − Very high water usage — floors can take 30+ minutes to dry
- − Bulky 4.1" tall — won't fit under low furniture
- − App is buggy and slow
- − $1,299 puts it in flagship territory
The Verdict
The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) is the better choice with an overall score of 8.4/10 — best for premium shark loyalists who want every cleaning feature, including uv stain detect and 185°f mop wash. The Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal (RV3020XE) is more affordable at $1299 vs $1600.