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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1

iRobot's $899 model meets Shark's $349 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ wins on more spec categories (5–2), but Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 undercuts it by $550. Choose iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ if you want the better robot; choose Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 if your budget is tight.

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: 5 category wins Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

$899

Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1

$349
Suction
2,800 Pa
3,500 Pa Win
Runtime
120 min
120 min
Max coverage
220 m² Win
200 m²
Dustbin
400 ml Win
350 ml
Self-empty dock
Yes
Yes
Mopping
Yes
Yes
Auto-washes mop
No
No
Auto-refills water
Yes Win
No
Mop lift
30 mm Win
N/A
Navigation
Camera (vSLAM)
LiDAR
Obstacle avoidance
PrecisionVision (AI)
AI laser nav
Noise
68 dB
67 dB Win
Height
87 mm Win
95 mm
HEPA filter
Yes
Yes
Carpet boost
Yes
Yes
Smart home
Alexa, Google, Siri Shortcuts
Alexa, Google

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

Roomba's first credible mop+vacuum combo with a retractable pad.

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Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1

Strong suction, sonic mopping, and the self-empty dock most owners want.

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