Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Base (RV2120AE) review

The Navigator RV2120AE is the cheapest way into a self-emptying Shark at $279.99 when we checked. Shark positions it as a starter robot: SmartPath Navigation maps the home with spot LiDAR and cleans in rows instead of bouncing around, and the robot detects and avoids objects so you do not have to tidy first. After each run it empties into a bagless base that holds up to 60 days of debris, a larger capacity than the Matrix RV2310AE. Shark claims up to 50% more suction than the iRobot Combo Essential, and the self-cleaning brushroll is built for pet hair without wrap. You can start a whole-home, room or spot clean from the app or with voice control. It does not mop, its spot LiDAR is a simpler sensor than the 360° LiDAR on the Navigator 2-in-1 and Matrix, and Shark's page does not state a run time. For small to mid-size homes that just need daily vacuuming, it covers the basics. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

First-time robot owners who want a self-emptying Shark for under $300.

Price

$279.99 on the SharkNinja US store when checked, reduced from $449.99.

$279.99 Price reduced from $449.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• SmartPath Navigation cleans row by row
• Maps the home with spot LiDAR technology
• Self-empties for up to 60 days into a bagless base
• Detects and avoids objects in its path
• Up to 50% more suction than the iRobot Combo Essential, per Shark

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest Shark robot on this list at $279.99
• Strength: 60-day base, larger than the Matrix's 45 days
• Strength: Whole-home, room or spot cleaning from the app or by voice
• Weakness: Vacuum only, with no mop
• Weakness: Spot LiDAR rather than the 360° LiDAR on pricier models
• Weakness: Shark does not list a run time on the product page

Key facts

• Price: $279.99 when checked
• Mapping: Spot LiDAR
• Self-empty: Up to 60 days
• Battery: Not published
• Warranty: 1 year

Where it ranks

Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Base (RV2120AE) is No. 6 in our Best Shark Robot Vacuums verdict.