Shark AV2800ZE Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo

Name: Shark AV2800ZE Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo - Expert Reviews
Brand: Shark

3.5

(3)

Verdict

The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro focuses on convenience, with a dock that empties, refills, and scrubs the mop pad automatically while the robot lifts its pad on carpets and cleans edges well. It lacks multi-floor mapping and some advanced app features, but for people prioritizing self-maintenance and obstacle handling it can be a practical choice, especially on sale.

Pros

Self-cleaning cycle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3

Its dock automatically rinses and scrubs the mop pad while also managing vacuum functions, offering a convenient self-cleaning routine that minimizes daily upkeep, though the unheated drying fan can leave the pad damp even after long cycles.
Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2

The AV2800ZE’s NeverStuck system and 3D sensing let it climb small obstacles and avoid getting stuck, while lifting the mop to keep carpets safer during tricky crossings, though it can still struggle with low-lying clutter and some doorway thresholds.
Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8

The AV2800ZE lifts its mop pad on carpets to keep rugs from getting wet, though its timing and carpet detection can occasionally be inconsistent, sometimes grazing or avoiding certain rugs instead of crossing them cleanly.
Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8

Mopping removes most everyday spills and dried-on spots while vacuuming at the same time, though stubborn messes can smear and sometimes need a second pass.
Stuck resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8

In practice the AV2800ZE typically avoids full jams thanks to its lifting chassis, but it may refuse taller thresholds or steer around some rugs, limiting reach unless mats and obstacles are positioned thoughtfully.
Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5

Overall the AV2800ZE delivers decent cleaning, stylish looks, and convenient wash-and-dry features, but app limitations, inconsistent auto-empty behavior, threshold and carpet-sensing quirks, and high pricing mean it is best bought only on a steep sale or when its self-maintenance features are your top priority.
Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5