Shark Matrix RV2310AE Review: Strong Cleaning Performance in a Bagless Robot Vacuum

Introduction

The Shark Matrix RV2310AE is a robot vacuum that focuses on the essentials: strong cleaning performance, easy maintenance, and a bagless self-emptying base that cuts down on long-term costs. In testing, it removed 97.3 percent of all debris across floor types and kept long hair tangles to a minimum, with only 6.7 percent of long hair wrapping around the brush roll. It also locked in solid pet hair performance and navigated quickly without getting stuck.

The robot vacuum was simple to set up and easy to maintain. The bagless dustbin on the charging base holds up to 45 days of debris, reducing the frequency of emptying and lowering long-term maintenance costs. If the minor issues don’t apply to your situation, this is a fantastic choice for a robot vacuum.

Who This Product Is For

The Shark Matrix is best suited for households that want reliable daily cleaning without the hassle of frequent maintenance. Its bagless self-emptying base means you don’t need to buy replacement bags, and the 45-day debris capacity means you can go weeks between emptying the dock’s dustbin.

It’s also a strong fit for homes with long hair. The brush roll managed long strands exceptionally well, with only a small amount of hair wrapping around it, and what did wrap was easy to remove by hand without needing scissors.

However, if you have pets that shed heavily, this may not be the ideal choice. The Shark Matrix removed only 43.0 percent of pet hair from high-pile carpet after two cleaning passes, which isn’t the majority of the hair. For homes with heavy-shedding pets, a more powerful vacuum may be needed.

Cleaning Performance

Cleaning performance across the board was good for the Shark Matrix. It had excellent debris removal and long hair management, though it struggled with pet hair on high-pile carpet. Low and high-pile carpets weren’t as close to perfection but still managed fantastic results compared to the average across all robot vacuums tested.

On average, robot vacuums should move 89.1 percent of debris on low-pile carpet and 89.7 percent on high-pile carpet. The Shark Matrix exceeded these averages, though it did scatter sugar and kitty litter on both floor types, which is a common issue for most robots regardless. Its overall debris removal rate of 97.3 percent proves it is more than capable for any debris or floor type.

The Shark Matrix also performed well in navigation efficiency. It cleaned a 1,000 square foot office space within 40 to 50 minutes, which is about average compared to most other robot vacuums tested.

Long Hair Management

To test long hair performance, 0.3 grams of hair was placed on a hardwood floor. The robot ran over it on the highest suction power, and the floor was checked for remaining strands and the brush roll for tangles. Long hair performance was excellent for the Shark Matrix, with only a few strands remaining wound around the brush roll and spinning side brush.

It wasn’t a lot, and what remained was easy to remove. None of the hair got so tightly wound that it required scissors to cut off. Instead, it only required fingers to simply pull the hair away.

This makes the Shark Matrix a strong option for households where long hair is a daily reality, reducing the maintenance burden that comes with many other robot vacuums.

Pet Hair Performance

The final cleaning test checked how well the Shark Matrix handles pet hair on high-pile carpet. To test this, 1.0 grams of pet hair was nestled into the carpet fibers, and the robot vacuum ran over it twice on the highest suction setting. After the test, the remaining pet hair was measured by weight.

Overall, pet hair performance wasn’t the best for the Shark Matrix. It only removed 43.0 percent of the hair from the carpet after two cleaning passes, which isn’t the majority of the hair. If you have a pet that sheds a lot, you may want to consider a more powerful vacuum to handle the task.

Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance

With only internal and lidar sensors available to the Shark Matrix, it didn’t seem to have the ability to recognize and avoid obstacles. To test this, four objects were placed on the floor, and the robot was set to clean the area. As expected, obstacle avoidance left much to be desired. It avoided none of the objects placed in its path, choosing to charge through them in its quest to clean the floor.

Despite this, the Shark Matrix navigated the office space well. The office contained film equipment, other products being tested, and various pieces of tech and furniture, which had to be tidied up a bit to ensure a safe journey for the robot. That said, it still did a fantastic job, never getting stuck and returning to base each cleaning run.

Usability and Maintenance

Usability is solid for the Shark Matrix. It’s a fairly simple device that shines most in its easy setup and maintenance. Setup requires only a single person and about five minutes of their time. With the packaging removed, you’ll need to attach the spinning side brush, plug in the docking station, and set the Matrix to charge. Shark recommends fully charging the robot before first use.

Regarding controls, there are two buttons on the Shark Matrix: the dock and clean buttons. The clean button will start or pause the cleaning cycle, as well as start spot cleaning if held for five to seven seconds. The dock button will send the robot back to base, in addition to turning the robot on and off if held for five to seven seconds.

Most of the functionality is accessed through the Shark Clean app. You can manage the maps and virtual walls, adjust the robot’s cleaning settings, and more all inside the app. It has a simple UI that can be a little clunky at times but is overall easy to navigate, understand, and use.

However, there were some odd issues with the Shark Matrix in the app. The two devices were able to connect, but full control of the device wasn’t possible. Notifications would come through the app notifying of cleaning cycles and issues with the device, but any commands sent to the app weren’t recognized. The cleaning settings could be adjusted, but nothing else.

This is especially odd considering there were no issues with testing other Shark robot vacuums, which connected to the app seamlessly and responded to commands quickly. Smart home devices can be finicky, and these issues may be related to a specific network or could be resolved with a future update.

Maintenance is excellent for the Shark Matrix. It comes with a charging station that automatically empties the robot’s dustbin into a bagless dustbin of its own. Having a bagless dustbin reduces maintenance costs in the long run, which is a great addition. Because of this, the only maintenance required by the user is cleaning out the dustbin on the dock, cleaning out the filters, and maintaining the robot as needed.

Noise Levels

Noise levels are average for the Shark Matrix. It generated 59.7 decibels of noise on eco mode, 65.1 decibels on max mode, and 76.5 decibels while self-emptying. Most robot vacuums tested fall in the 60 to 70 decibel range for noise. Self-emptying levels were also average, as most robots tested with this feature fall in the 70 to 80 decibel range.

Buying Advice

The Shark Matrix is recommended if you’re looking for an excellent cleaning, bagless robot vacuum. In testing, it removed 97.3 percent of all debris and kept long hair tangles to a minimum. In addition, the docking station utilizes a bagless dustbin which reduces maintenance costs over time. It can carry up to 45 days worth of debris according to Shark.

Finally, despite the lack of obstacle avoidance, the Matrix navigated the office space well. It never got stuck, fully cleaned the floor, and returned to base every time. While it lacked some of the more advanced cutting-edge features seen in higher-end robot vacuums, the Shark Matrix is still a fantastic robot vacuum, especially considering the price.

Conclusion

The Shark Matrix RV2310AE delivers where it matters most: cleaning performance and low-maintenance ownership. Its 97.3 percent debris removal rate and excellent long hair management make it a strong daily cleaner, while the bagless self-emptying base removes the recurring cost of replacement bags. The lack of obstacle avoidance and weaker pet hair performance on high-pile carpet are worth considering, but for most households, this is a reliable and practical choice.