Dyson R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry · Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL

Corner reach is the whole reason for the triangle pads, and the only public demo never pointed them at a corner.

Ninety days between bin emptyings is Dyson’s internal test figure; Dyson itself says real intervals vary with debris, habits and floor type.

The bagless dock pioneered consumable-free self-emptying, but maintenance shifted from bags to filter cleaning cycles and occasional manual dock intervention.

Buyers who need independent cleaning tests before buying

No hands-on review had been published by 14 Sep 2026. Expert Reviews watched a Dyson event demo handle salt and water spills, but the demo never showed the R2 cleaning a corner.

Homes over 3,000 sq ft expecting one-charge coverage

Dyson publishes a 90-minute maximum run time and a 6.5-hour charge time, but no coverage area per charge and no statement on recharge-and-resume behavior for long runs.

Homes with rugs in rooms that also get mopped

An ultrasonic sensor detects carpet and adjusts suction, but Dyson's product and FAQ pages do not state whether the wash pads lift or detach before the robot crosses a rug.

US shoppers without a Costco membership

Vacuum Wars describes the US launch as a Costco exclusive, and no other US retailer appeared in the sources read. Dyson's own UK store sells it at £749.99.

Owners who want consumable costs known up front

Dyson sells replacement Reuleaux pads, filters, a brush bar with soleplate, and side sweepers, but the UK product page gives no replacement interval or price for any of them.

Homes with heavy carpet or high-pile rugs

Carpet pickup falls off relative to hard floors, and Shark publishes no pascal rating for the RV1001AE, so there is no manufacturer figure to compare against other models. Owner reports document reduced pickup on carpeted areas.

Multi-floor homes without manual dock relocation

vSLAM mapping is single-floor per dock placement. Multiple floors require moving dock between levels or maintaining separate dock units, significantly increasing cost.

Pet owners with daily shedding and high filter loads

The base is bagless, so the recurring work is filter care and tipping out the bin rather than buying bags. Shark rates it at 30 days between empties; pet homes will hit that sooner, and filter cleaning is the task that gets skipped.