'Wouldn't trade it for 3 maids': This self-emptying Shark robovac is 50% off

Robot vacuums are a total godsend for those of us who weren't blessed with the "loves to clean" gene —though you still have to get your hands dirty when it comes to emptying all of the debris they pick up. That is, unless you own a model like the Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum, which has tens of thousands of five-star ratings from shoppers who praise its self-emptying and mapping capabilities. Amazon reviewers also love the fact that it works like a champ at dislodging pet hair from floors of all types. The clincher? The sleek robovac's amazing price, which has been slashed by a wild $301.

Why is it a good deal? 💰

Seeing a home essential from a respected brand like Shark on sale for 50% off always makes our ears perk up — but this markdown is particularly special because it brings the price down to the best it's been outside of Black Friday. Yes, it's still an investment at $298, but just think of how much time and effort it'll save you. And the fact that it empties itself once it's done cleaning? Downright priceless.

Why do I need this? 🤔

Need another selling point? This Shark vacuum's bin can hold up to 60 days' worth of dust and debris. That means you could go as long as two months without having to clean it out, saving you even more time.

As far as performance is concerned, this small yet mighty robovac is powerful enough to zap up everything from the kids' crumbs to Fido's fur, and its 360° LiDAR vision allows it to sense and move around any larger objects and furniture it comes across. The Matrix Clean feature encourages it to work in a grid pattern for more thorough coverage, and you can schedule cleanings or ask it to focus on a specific area via the SharkClean app or even your voice (it is, of course, compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant).

What reviewers say 💬

This shark has a sea of admirers out there — over 28,000 of 'em from Amazon alone.

Pros 👍

"Every night, our little cleaning buddy hoovers up all the crumbs and dog hair," raved one relieved reviewer. "We walk down to beautiful vacuum stripes on our carpet. What amazed me most is that it even vacuums on our high-pile rug!"

"I wouldn't trade it for three maids," said another pet parent. "Just set the schedule and forget it, or press the button for vacuuming anytime friends may be coming over. I have two long-haired cats, but I don't have to worry about fur on the floor."

"Its navigation system maneuvers around obstacles, making sure every inch of my home is spotless," gushed a third fan. "The convenience of voice control and the app scheduling feature has made managing cleaning tasks a breeze. ... Plus, the self-emptying dustbin and washable filters make maintenance hassle-free. When down with back pain, I am still able to have clean floors."

Cons 👎

"Its mapping technology is great," wrote a generally pleased user. "It scanned our 3,000-square-foot house perfectly on the first try. ... Only con I've noticed so far is you can't add a new room without completely remapping [your] house. It only takes 30 minutes total, but still."

"My only complaint is that if it is trying to clean in the kitchen while I'm cooking or in the living room when I'm trying to do [Zumba], it is impossible to take it somewhere else and let it clean there without shutting it out of the room you want to be in," explained a home fitness devotee. "If you don't close the door, it will just return to the place where it left off and clean. This is great when it needs to empty itself in the middle of a run, but not so great when you want it to leave you alone. But pausing it or closing it in another room works. No product is perfect, but this one is pretty close!"

True, this robovac doesn't have a mopping feature, but a Yahoo editor-approved find will take care of that:

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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