PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1
4 independent reviewsRead the findings →Shark's top robot vacuum and mop, with a UV light that reveals sticky spots for the mop to revisit. It's excellent on hard floors with kids, pets and spills. It uses lots of water and the app is basic.
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What reviewers found
Four tests so far: Vacuum Wars measured it over several weeks, and TechRadar, Tom's Guide and PCWorld each lived with it at home. All four found the hard-floor cleaning and the stain-finding light worked. They split on rugs and pet hair, on how well it dodges clutter, and on the app. The heavy water use bothered Vacuum Wars and TechRadar most, and TechRadar is the harshest about the software.
Vacuum Wars, lab test, Several weeks · TechRadar, hands-on, 2 weeks at home, Jun 2026 · Tom's Guide, hands-on, 2 weeks at home, Mar 2026 · PCWorld, hands-on, Jul 2026
Hard floors
Reviewers rate it highlyHard floors came up clean in every test. PCWorld praised its work along skirting boards, and Tom's Guide and Vacuum Wars both found hard-floor pickup strong.
Carpet and rugs
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars measured above-average removal of embedded grit, but Tom's Guide saw only about half the kitty litter lifted from long carpet, and TechRadar found fine powder left in medium pile. Short pile fares better than deep rugs.
Pet hair
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars measured above-average pickup of flattened hair, and Tom's Guide found it cleared pet hair from carpet. PCWorld still found cat hair left in a rug.
Mopping
Mixed resultsThe UV stain light works: Vacuum Wars found it far above average on dried stains and PCWorld saw no residue. But Vacuum Wars measured very heavy water use, and TechRadar saw streaks on glossy tiles, so start on the lowest setting.
Navigation and obstacles
Mixed resultsVacuum Wars recorded its best Shark result for avoiding objects and TechRadar rated avoidance highly. PCWorld still saw socks and loose wires cause trouble every time, and TechRadar saw it skip areas.
Dock and upkeep
Reviewers rate it highlyPCWorld found the self-cleaning dock took away the dirty work, and Tom's Guide found the tanks easy to lift out, with filters needing a clean only every couple of months.
App and software
Mixed resultsPCWorld found the app simple and easy to find your way around. TechRadar found it limited, with one map and rectangular no-go zones, and Tom's Guide struggled to split rooms on the map.
Noise
Mixed resultsMostly quiet, with loud moments. Tom's Guide found emptying as loud as a normal vacuum for a few seconds but the dryer a low hum, and TechRadar found mop washing and drying a quiet background noise.
Reliability and support
Not enough evidenceNone of the reviews we use ran it long-term or judged Shark's support yet.
Value
Mixed resultsTom's Guide felt its features justify the high price. PCWorld would recommend it most at its sale price, and only for homes with mostly hard floors, not mostly carpeted ones.
Verdicts come from independent, hands-on, finished reviews. An area needs at least two of them before we say more than “Not enough evidence”. We don't score robots ourselves. How this works
The UV stain light genuinely works
Tom's Guide watched it light up spots where a dog had drooled on the kitchen floor, and PCWorld found no visible residue after each targeted scrub, including a spill nobody knew about. Vacuum Wars scored it 183 points in its dried-stain test against an average of 94. If sticky kitchen floors are the main job, this is the reason to choose it over cheaper Sharks.
It puts down a lot of water
Vacuum Wars measured it leaving close to five times the average amount of water on the medium setting, with floors sometimes still wet after 30 minutes. TechRadar saw streaks on reflective kitchen tiles, less on duller bathroom tiles, and warned about wood. Tom's Guide was happy, saying its floors looked hand-mopped. You'll notice it most on glossy tiles and wood, so start on the lowest water setting.
Hard floors great, rugs less certain
Hard floors came up clean in every test, and PCWorld praised its work along skirting boards. Carpet is less clear. Vacuum Wars measured 88% of embedded grit and 91.5% of flattened hair, both above average, and Tom's Guide got 97–100% of cereal and pet hair from carpet. But Tom's Guide saw only 55% of kitty litter lifted from long carpet, PCWorld found cat hair left in a rug, and TechRadar saw fine powder left on medium pile.
Good at dodging, not perfect
Vacuum Wars recorded 20 of 24 objects avoided, the best Shark result it has measured, and TechRadar called the avoidance top-tier, if a bit shy of curtains. PCWorld still found socks and loose wires caused trouble every time. TechRadar also saw it skip areas and clean the wrong room when asked for a specific one. Tidy cables first and check the map afterwards for missed patches.
The app holds it back
TechRadar scored the app 2.5 out of 5: one map only, so no multi-floor homes, rectangular no-go zones, two schedules a day and no quiet mode. Vacuum Wars also missed mop zones and multi-level maps, and Tom's Guide found splitting rooms on the map fiddly. PCWorld was happier, calling it simple and easy to find your way around. If you've used a Roborock or Dreame app, this will feel limited.
Covers the US RV3020XE and UK RV3000XEUK, plus their colour versions, which Shark sells as the same robot.
Our take
Should you buy the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1?
Best for: Homes with carpet and hard floors on a single level. Skip it if: Most of your home has thick carpet.
buy it for mostly hard floors on one level, with kids, pets and sticky spills, and start on the lowest water setting. A Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro suits carpet-heavy homes better, and the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the stronger pick for mopping big hard floors.
The UV Reveal is the top of Shark's robot range. A UV light makes dried spills and drool glow, so the robot knows where to go back and scrub with its vibrating mop pad. The dock empties the bin without bags, refills the water, and washes the pad in hot water and dries it with heat. Testers measured it at just over 10cm tall, so it won't get under the lowest sofas.
All four found hard floors came up clean and the stain light works. Tom's Guide watched it light up where a dog had drooled, PCWorld found no residue after each targeted scrub, and Vacuum Wars scored it far above average on dried stains. Water is the weak point. Vacuum Wars measured it leaving close to five times the average amount, and TechRadar saw streaks on glossy tiles, though Tom's Guide thought its floors looked hand-mopped. Carpet is less certain, as Tom's Guide saw only about half the kitty litter lifted from long carpet and PCWorld found cat hair left in a rug. Vacuum Wars recorded its best Shark result for dodging objects, but PCWorld found socks and loose wires caused trouble every time. TechRadar scored the app poorly for its single map, rectangular no-go zones and lack of a quiet mode, while PCWorld found it simple to use.
Where to buy
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Before you buy
The questions people ask about this one
Will it avoid cables and pet mess?
Mostly. Vacuum Wars saw it avoid 20 of 24 test objects and TechRadar rated avoidance highly, but PCWorld still had it catch socks and loose wires. Pick up cables and anything small before a run, and don't rely on it around a pet that has accidents.
Does it fit under low furniture?
Shark doesn't publish the robot's height. Vacuum Wars measured 10.4cm, taller than average, and TechRadar lists 10.2cm. PCWorld found it slipped under its couches and beds without trouble. Measure the gap under your lowest sofa before you buy.
Can it keep the mop off carpet?
Yes. It lifts the mop pad about 20mm on carpet, according to Vacuum Wars, which also notes it can leave the pad at the dock for vacuum-only runs. TechRadar found lifting the pad reduced cleaning on carpet during combined runs, so vacuum-only runs are better for rug-heavy rooms.
How big is the dock, and is it loud?
It's big. TechRadar and Tom's Guide both give it as roughly 17 by 18 by 14 inches, and Tom's Guide says it needs a foot of space either side and two feet in front. Tom's Guide found emptying loud for a few seconds, while TechRadar found mop washing and drying a quiet background hum.
Can it cross rugs and raised thresholds between rooms?
Shark rates it for thresholds of about 1 inch. Vacuum Wars found it cleared 19mm but failed at 25mm, so treat that as a firm ceiling. TechRadar and PCWorld both found it lifted itself over their thresholds and rug edges without fuss, which covers most ordinary doorway thresholds.
Can I map more than one floor?
No. TechRadar found the app keeps only one map, and Vacuum Wars also lists the lack of multi-level mapping as a weakness. If you plan to carry it between floors, a robot that stores several maps will save you remapping every time.
Alternatives
Other robot vacuums to compare.
Qrevo Curv 2 Pro
£160 more than the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1
Why consider it: Reviewers praise its carpet cleaning, and its slim body gets under low furniture.
The compromise: Its spinning pads smear bigger spills and it runs over small objects.
Aqua10 Ultra Roller
£504.99 less than the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1
Why consider it: A constantly rinsed roller mop that testers rate among the best for hard floors.
The compromise: It's slow and battery-hungry, and owners have reported leaking docks.
ThermaCharged PowerDetect
£360 less than the PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1
Why consider it: Cheaper Shark with strong vacuuming and the same kind of heated mop care.
The compromise: No UV stain light, and testers also found it leaves floors wet.
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Where this page’s findings come from
Editorial reviews
- Vacuum Wars: Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal review ↗Lab test, Several weeks
- TechRadar: Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal review: impressive hardware laid to waste by software issues ↗3.5 / 5Hands-on, 2 weeks at home
- Tom's Guide: I tried the new Shark UV robot vacuum in my home ↗Hands-on, 2 weeks at home
- PCWorld: Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal review: A robot vacuum-mop that finds hidden messes ↗4 / 5Hands-on
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