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Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo · Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal

All robot vacuums. Every measure below is plotted against the full class, so a difference can be read against how much the class itself varies.

  1. Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo
  2. Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
Ecovacs

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo

Autonomy
III Conditional Autonomy
Score
77/100 Strong
Readiness
Ready Now
Price
$1,199list
Shark

Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal

Autonomy
III Conditional Autonomy
Score
58/100 Capable
Readiness
Promising Progress
Price
$849.99confirmed

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01 Classification

What each one does on its own.

The Autonomy Ladder is the same five rungs for every robot on the site. A rung describes the conditions a robot handles without you, not how good it is.

V
Generalized
Any task, any setting
IV
Environmental
Handles new obstacles without help
III
Conditional
Finishes familiar jobs on its own
Ecovacs Deebot T30S ComboShark PowerDetect UV Reveal
II
Assisted
Runs preset routines, needs rescue
I
Manual
One action, on command
02 Assessment

Where they actually differ.

The Robovations Score is nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so that more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart. Cost of ownership and data handling are reported on each robot's own page and are never averaged into the score.

Capability

Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo80
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal55
18median 72 across 354 scored robots100
Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo75
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal88
15median 70 across 344 scored robots100
Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo60
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal52
18median 50 across 261 scored robots100
Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo92
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal80
25median 70 across 320 scored robots100

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo80
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal29
6median 70 across 344 scored robots100
Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo65
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal82
15median 65 across 275 scored robots100
Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo70
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal58
0median 63 across 354 scored robots100

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo100
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal87
22median 68 across 355 scored robots100
Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo71
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal66
30median 69 across 354 scored robots100
03 Measured against the class

How far apart is a long way?

A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track below is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.

Price193 with a published figure
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo$1,199
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal$849.99
$129.99median $699.99$1,799
Runtime168 with a published figure
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo200 min
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal180 min
60 minmedian 180 min360 min
Charge time150 with a published figure
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo360 min
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal240 min
90 minmedian 240 min420 min
Weight171 with a published figure
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo6.6 lbs
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal4.4 lbs
3.3 lbsmedian 8.2 lbs36.4 lbs
Height189 with a published figure
  • Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo4.1 in
  • Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal17.5 in
2.6 inmedian 3.8 in21.4 in

Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Suction, Noise.

04 Ownership

What the numbers leave out.

The trade-off

What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo

Combo consolidation reduces device-count friction but increases failure-point surface area compared to single-unit alternatives.

Station-side pad washing at 158 F keeps a clean pad on the robot without an owner task, and the bill is a large permanent station position plus hand-filled clean and waste tanks.

Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal

UV Stain Detect paired with HyperSonic scrubbing at 100 cycles per minute makes dried residue this machine’s strongest result, but Shark ships the capability only in the $1,299 robot-and-base package.

UV Stain Detect works on the first pass, including in a home the robot has never mapped, but confirming a stain is gone means a verification pass back over the same ground, so heavily soiled floors take longer to finish.

Who each one is wrong for

Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo
Owners wanting a single compact appliance
The bundle is three things to house: a LiDAR robot, a separate 2.65 lb cordless stick vacuum with four attachment heads, and an Omni Station that needs a permanent floor position.
Minimalist or rental spaces
Large docking footprint limits placement options. No lightweight alternative if main unit fails or requires service.
Water-damage-sensitive environments
Mop tank, heated rinsing system, and dock drainage introduce water exposure risk. Unsuitable near electronics or carpeted basements.
Budget-conscious buyers
The bundle price covers a robot, a cordless stick vacuum and an Omni Station together. Buyers who want only the robot are paying for a second machine they may not use.
Owners requiring offline operation
App scheduling and firmware updates depend on cloud connection. No documented local-only mode; cloud dependency is hard requirement.
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
Owners with primarily carpeted homes
Retractable mop reduces carpet performance vs. dedicated mop. Mop pad material and lift mechanism not yet independently tested on thick pile.
Apartment dwellers or frequent movers
Base setup and remapping add friction for relocating homes. The base needs a power outlet and clear floor space wherever it lands.
Budget-conscious buyers under $700
Flagship pricing targets premium segment. Non-UV robotics in the $500-700 range offer comparable navigation without UV innovation.

What stays your job

The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo
  • After every run: Handled by the Omni Station, which empties the dustbin, washes the mop pads at 158 F and dries them with hot air.
  • Weekly, or as mopping requires: Refill the 4 L clean water tank and empty the 3.5 L waste tank.
  • After every handheld use: Empty the handheld dust bin.
  • Monthly: Clean the LiDAR window and the TrueDetect 3D lens; check the ZeroTangle roller and side brush for wrapped fiber.
  • Roughly every 60 days: Replace the 3 L auto-empty dust bag, which is the interval Ecovacs rates it for.
  • As pads lose absorbency: Replace the mop pads. Station washing extends their life but does not remove wear.
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal
  • After every run (automatic): The base washes the mop pad with 185F water, heat-dries it at 175F, and empties the robot’s bin into a bagless bay. No manual pad rinsing is required.
  • Weekly: Refill the base’s clean water tank and empty the dirty tank; cadence tracks how much mopping is scheduled.
  • Monthly: Replace or deep-clean the main filter; check brush bristles for pet hair wrap.
  • Every 3-6 months: Replace mop pads.
  • As needed: Empty the base’s bagless debris bay; inspect base electrical contacts for corrosion or standing water.
05 Evidence

How much each of these is standing on.

Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.

Evidence behind each classification
Robot Evidence status Sources reviewed Last assessed
Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo Verified 11 Aug 2026
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal Provisional 4 Aug 2026

Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.