Head to head · Updated Sep 27, 2026
iRobot Roomba Max 715 vs Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
Two American brands with very different ideas. The Roomba Max 715 is a vacuum-only pet-hair specialist with an AI camera; the Shark is a vacuum-and-mop with the most hands-free dock in our catalog.
iRobot
iRobot Roomba Max 715
- Suction
- 30,000 Pa
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Height
- 4.13 in
- Dock
- Self-empty
Shark
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
- Suction
- —
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Height
- —
- Dock
- All-in-one
Quick verdict
Which one should you buy?
Carpet and pets: Roomba Max 715. Hard floors, thresholds and zero maintenance: Shark — but only at a normal price.
Choose the iRobot Roomba Max 715 if…
You mostly have carpet and pets, don't need mopping, and want dual rubber anti-tangle brushes, 30,000 Pa and an AI camera that avoids cords and pet messes.
Check priceChoose the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro if…
You want mopping and the least maintenance: the dock refills water, washes and dries the pad, and the robot lifts itself over thresholds of about 1.5 in.
Check priceEditor scores
How they stack up
- iRobot Roomba Max 715
- Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
Key differences
By the numbers
- iRobot Roomba Max 715 costs less: $599.99 vs $1,199.99 ($600 difference, Amazon prices as of Sep 27, 2026)
- iRobot Roomba Max 715 goes longer between bag changes: 90 days vs 60 days
- iRobot Roomba Max 715 is rated higher on Amazon: 4.2★ (2,843 ratings) vs 4.0★ (2,240)
Full specs
Spec by spec
| Spec | iRobot Roomba Max 715 | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Max suction (claimed) | 30,000 Pa | — |
| Mop system | None (vacuum only) | Sonic pad (lifts over carpet, left at base when vacuuming) |
| Extending brush/mop for edges | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-tangle brushes | Yes | — |
| Navigation & fit | ||
| Navigation | ClearView Pro LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | AI camera (PrecisionVision) | 3D structured light |
| Robot height | 4.13 in | — |
| Threshold climbing | — | 1.5 in |
| Battery | ||
| Max runtime (claimed) | 120 min | 120 min |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | — |
| Dock & maintenance | ||
| Self-emptying | Yes | Yes |
| Dust bag capacity | 90 days | 60 days |
| Washes the mop | No | Yes |
| Hot-air mop drying | No | Yes |
| Refills its own water | No | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year limited |
| Editor scores (0–10) | ||
| Suction | 9 | n/a |
| Navigation | 8 | 7 |
| Mopping | n/a | 7 |
| Hands-free | 6 | 10 |
| Low profile | 1 | n/a |
| Pet hair | 9 | 7 |
| Value | 7 | 4 |
| Overall editor score | 7.4 | 5.1 |
“Best” marks the stronger value in each row. A dash means the value isn’t published. iRobot Roomba Max 715 wins 1 spec row, Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro wins 3. Scores follow our rating rules.
Pros & cons
What owners and specs say
iRobot Roomba Max 715
- Dual rubber brushes excel on pet hair
- AI camera avoids cords and pet messes
- 90-day odor-control dock
- Sold by Amazon
- No mopping
- 4.13 in tall
- 120-minute runtime
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
- Auto water refill (up to 30 days)
- Climbs ~1.5 in thresholds
- Pad left at base for vacuum-only runs
- HEPA + odor neutralizer base
- High third-party price at capture
- Suction (Pa) and height not published
- 15% 1-star ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the Roomba Max 715 mop?
No. It's vacuum-only, which is why its mopping score is n/a.
Which climbs thresholds better?
The Shark, at about 1.5 in in Vacuum Wars' testing. iRobot doesn't publish a climbing height for the Max 715.
Why is the Shark's value score low?
At our price check it was sold by a third-party seller for $1,199.99, far above what we'd expect for its features.
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