Shark UR2360S Review — Self‑Empty, Pet‑Perfect Performance

Intro

The Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum is a self-emptying, navigation-driven robot designed to handle everyday dirt, pet hair and routine floor care with minimal user intervention. It combines what Shark calls a precision cleaning grid, a self-emptying, bagless base, and 360° LiDAR mapping to cover hard floors and carpets with a focus on edge and pet-hair performance.

Who it’s for: busy households, pet owners, and anyone who wants a largely hands-off vacuuming routine for mixed floor types. Quick verdict: if you want a vacuum that automatically clears itself and prioritizes edges and pet hair, this model is a strong practical choice.

What’s in the Box

• Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum
• Self-Empty Base (bagless)
• Filter
• (1) Side Brush

If you need extras (additional brushes, replacement filters or filters packs), those are not included unless you purchase separately. Not specified: extra filters/brushes quantity beyond the single side brush that ships in the box.

Design & Build

Shark’s listing emphasizes functional components more than cosmetic details. The robot itself uses a brushroll designed to resist hair wrap and a “precision grid” cleaning path to make multiple passes over debris. The base is bagless and engineered to capture and hold debris for up to 30 days between manual emptying (source: listing, checked 2025).

Materials: the vacuum and base are typical plastic construction similar to other consumer robot vacuums; specific casing materials and finish are not specified. Important measurements such as diameter, height/clearance and unit weight are not listed, so if you have very low furniture clearance or need a lightweight unit for frequent moves, confirm dimensions with the seller before buying.

Ergonomics: because the base handles emptying, day-to-day interaction is mostly limited to occasional filter checks and spot maintenance. Controls and app connectivity (and voice assistant support) remove most physical steps from regular use.

Key Features

Precision Grid Cleaning (Matrix Clean)

What it does: The system is designed to pass over the same areas multiple times in a grid pattern to reduce missed spots.
Why that matters: Repeated passes can help with stubborn dust lines and scattered debris, especially in high-traffic zones where a single pass may leave residue. In practice, you’ll likely see cleaner carpets and hard floors after a scheduled run compared with a single-pass strategy.

Powerful Suction for Carpets and Hard Floors

What it does: Shark advertises strong suction capable of lifting dirt and debris from both rugs and bare floors.
Where it helps: High-traffic living areas, entryways and pet zones benefit from suction that can transition between floor types. Note: exact suction power (Pa or AirWatts) is not listed in the manufacturer details.

Self-Emptying, Bagless Base (Up to 30 Days)

What it does: After each cleaning cycle the robot returns to a bagless base and empties its internal bin into a larger receptacle that Shark says holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris (source: listing, checked 2025).
Where it helps: This removes one of the main chores of robot ownership — frequent emptying of the robot bin. In a household with moderate shedding, 30 days of accumulation reduces maintenance trips and mess. The bagless approach avoids replacement bag purchases, but you’ll still need to maintain filters and the base receptacle periodically.

Self-Cleaning Brushroll — Anti-Hair Wrap

What it does: The brushroll is engineered to reduce hair wrapping, and the vacuum uses a self-cleaning action to pull pet hair into the suction path.
Where it helps: Homes with dogs and cats will find less brush maintenance and fewer tangles that degrade cleaning performance. Expect fewer manual brushroll clears compared with traditional brushroll designs.

360° LiDAR Precision Mapping

What it does: The robot uses 360° LiDAR sensors to build a map of your home, enabling accurate navigation both day and night.
Where it helps: Mapping helps plan efficient routes, lets the robot return to missed areas, and gives you the ability to select whole-home, room or spot cleans from the app. This is particularly useful for multi-room homes or when you want targeted cleaning on a schedule. (Described as 360° LiDAR vision in the listing.)

Object Detect & Intelligent Avoidance

What it does: The system can detect and navigate around objects in its path rather than repeatedly bumping them.
Where it helps: It reduces the chance of tangled cords or nudged items and improves overall run efficiency by minimizing stops and redirects near obstacles.

CleanEdge Detect — Better Edge Cleaning

What it does: A feature branded as CleanEdge Detect uses blasts of air to draw debris from corners into the robot’s cleaning path. Shark claims this delivers up to 50% better edge cleaning (source: listing, checked 2025).
Where it helps: Corners, baseboards and the seam between floor and wall are common places for build-up; this feature specifically targets those areas for improved pickup.

Voice and App Control

What it does: You can start whole-home, room or spot cleans with the app, and the robot supports voice control through Google Assistant and Alexa.
Where it helps: For fast control when your hands are full or when you want a quick spot clean, voice commands and app taps provide frictionless activation.

Performance & Use

Real-world setup: Place the base on a flat surface against a wall with a clear area around it so the robot can dock and undock without obstruction. The bagless base’s 30-day claim reduces the frequency of manual emptying; however you should inspect the base and the included filter monthly — frequency depends on home size and pet shedding.

Scheduling: Use the app to schedule runs during low-traffic hours or overnight. The LiDAR mapping works in darkness, so night-time or low-light cleaning won’t hinder navigation.

Pet homes: Keep a light eye on the brushroll in the first few weeks to see how well the anti-wrap system handles your pet’s fur. Remove any long hair or knotted fur if it starts to accumulate despite the anti-wrap design.

Maintenance tips:

• Filter and brush checks: Even with a self-emptying base, filters and the brushroll require occasional attention. The listing includes one filter; plan to purchase replacements per the manufacturer’s maintenance guidance (frequency not specified in the listing).
• Base cleaning: Empty the base receptacle if you notice diminished capacity or odors, even if it hasn’t hit 30 days. Bagless designs require occasional wiping or rinsing per the user manual (specific care instructions not specified).
• Mapping adjustments: If you rearrange furniture or change the household layout, trigger a new mapping run so the LiDAR map reflects current conditions.

Limitations noted: The listing does not specify battery life, run time per charge, exact device dimensions or weight, or suction wattage. If these metrics are critical to your decision, confirm them with the seller before purchase.

Pros vs Cons

Who Should Buy

• Busy households that want low-touch floor cleaning and fewer bin-emptying chores. The self-emptying base is the main convenience feature here.
• Pet owners who need a solution optimized against hair wrap and want reduced brush maintenance.
• Homes with mixed flooring (carpets and hardwood) where consistent suction and smart mapping will improve coverage.

Who shouldn’t buy

• Buyers who require explicit specs on runtime, dimensions or suction power before committing — those details aren’t listed and should be verified.
• If you need a robot that mops as well as vacuums, this model does not list any mopping capability.
• Shoppers on a tight budget who don’t want to invest in higher-tier robot features like LiDAR or self-empty bases — lower-cost options exist without these extras.

Specs

• Model: Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum (model name as listed)
• Included accessories: Self-Empty Base (bagless), Filter, (1) Side Brush (listed in box contents)
• Base capacity: Holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris (source: listing, checked 2025)
• Bag/bagless: Bagless base (listed)
• Brushroll: Self-Cleaning Brushroll, anti-hair wrap (listed)
• Mapping tech: 360° LiDAR precision home mapping (listed)
• Object avoidance: Object Detect — detects and avoids objects (listed)
• Edge cleaning: CleanEdge Detect — claimed 50% better edge cleaning (source: listing, checked 2025)
• Voice assistants: Google Assistant, Alexa (listed)
• App control: Yes — whole-home, room, spot cleans (listed)
• Mopping: Not listed
• Battery run time / battery capacity: Not listed
• Dimensions / height / weight: Not listed
• Suction rating (Pa or AirWatts): Not listed
• Filter replacement schedule: Not listed

Closing — Should You Buy It?

If you want a largely hands-off vacuuming setup that emphasizes pet hair handling, edge cleaning and accurate home mapping, the Shark Matrix Plus Robot Vacuum is a compelling option. It reduces daily chores with its self-emptying, bagless base and targets corners and pet zones with specific hardware and software features. Before you buy, confirm any missing technical details that matter to you (battery life, dimensions, replacement parts) and consider whether you need mopping or specialized performance metrics. If those gaps aren’t dealbreakers, this unit delivers an approachable balance of convenience and cleaning-focused features.

If you decide to try it, check seller specs for runtime and clearances so the unit will fit and perform in your space.