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Roborock QV 35A vs Shark Matrix Plus
The Roborock QV 35A wins with a score of 8.0/10. Best for: Mid-size homes with hard floors, pets, and low-to-medium pile carpet — buyers who want flagship dock automation without flagship prices.
Shark Matrix Plus
7.4/10$450
A solid mid-range 2-in-1 for hardwood-heavy homes. Strong suction and great self-empty HEPA dock — but skip if you have plush carpets or expect modern AI obstacle avoidance.
Read full reviewScore Comparison
Roborock QV 35AShark Matrix Plus
Overall
8.07.4
Hard Floor
8.88.5
Carpet
7.56.0
Mopping
8.07.0
Navigation
8.27.5
Noise
9.08.0
Smart Features
8.57.0
Maintenance
8.07.0
Specifications
| Roborock QV 35A | Spec | Shark Matrix Plus |
|---|---|---|
| $400 | Price | $450 |
| 8000 | Suction (Pa) | — |
| 5200 | Battery (mAh) | 2600 |
| 45.0 | Noise (dB) | 64.0 |
| 330 | Dustbin (ml) | — |
| — | Water Tank (ml) | — |
| 10.0 | Mop Lift (mm) | — |
| — | Height (mm) | — |
| 2.7 | Weight (kg) | — |
| PreciSense LiDAR | Navigation | 360° LiDAR |
| ✅ | Self-Empty | ✅ |
| ✅ | Self-Wash Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | Self-Dry Mop | ❌ |
| ✅ | AI Obstacle | ❌ |
Pros & Cons
Roborock QV 35A
Pros
- + 8,000Pa HyperForce suction
- + Auto mop wash and dry dock
- + Anti-tangle spiral rubber brush
- + Very quiet — 45dB in standard mode
- + 180-min runtime covers large homes
- + Multi-floor mapping (up to 4 floors)
Cons
- − Struggles on high-pile and shag carpet
- − No hot water mop wash
- − Reactive Tech obstacle avoidance stumbles on dark floors
- − Reports of occasional dock water leaks
- − Fixed mop arms (no extending edge-mop)
Shark Matrix Plus
The Verdict
The Roborock QV 35A is the better choice with an overall score of 8.0/10 — best for mid-size homes with hard floors, pets, and low-to-medium pile carpet — buyers who want flagship dock automation without flagship prices. The Roborock QV 35A is more affordable at $400 vs $450.