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Shark AI Ultra Self-Empty Robot Vacuum

SharkRobot vacuum

AI Ultra Self-Empty Robot Vacuum

Released August 2022.8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Launch year 2022 Last checked 21 October 2026.

Suction
Not available
Mop type
None
Base station
Auto-empty
Height
104.1mm

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General

Series
AI Ultra1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Model numbers
AV2511AE1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Item No. AV2511AE. The AV2501S page sells the same AI Ultra robot with a 30-day base. Its base differs, so it is not stored as a variant
GTIN / EAN
6223565883172Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026UPC 622356588317. Amazon also lists the GTIN 10622356588314, not stored
Announced
Not available
Status
Available2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Sold on Amazon US on 2026-10-14. The SharkNinja store showed the model out of stock the same day
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026The SharkNinja US store lists the AV2511AE in USD with US shipping and returns terms. Other countries were not checked, so the list is not claimed to be complete. The same page lists a weight of 15.21 lb, product dimensions of 15.31 x 12.09 x 17.72 in and 650 W, which look like shipping box and base figures, so they are not stored as robot values.
Colours
White/Black2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Listing colour is White/Black. The title says Black and the item type says Silver and Black

Suction and brushes

Max suction (claimed)
Not available
Suction power (claimed)
Not available
Main brushes
11Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page names one self-cleaning brushroll7Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/shark-av2511ae-ai-ultraRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: single brushroll with a comb
Main brush material
Not available
Main brush (as published)
Self-Cleaning Brushroll1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page calls it a self-cleaning brushroll that is anti-hair wrap
Main brush lift
Not available
Side brushes
211Reviewcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_ultra_av2511ae_cool_grayRead 21 October 2026Vacuum Wars compare page for the AV2511AE (Cool Gray), Hardware and Official Specs: Side Brushes 2. The Amazon in-the-box list says 1 Side Brush, which is a spare. RTINGS and iFixit also show two side brushes on the AV2511AE.13Measurementrtings.com/robot-vacuum/reviews/shark/ai-ultra-robot-av2501ae-av2501s-av2511ae-rv2502aeRead 21 October 2026RTINGS variants table lists the AV2511AE with 2x side brushes and 1x filter, and the text says to snap the two side brushes into place.
Extending side brush
No11Reviewcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_ultra_av2511ae_cool_grayRead 21 October 2026Hardware and Official Specs: Extending Side Brush No.
Side brush lift
Not available
Max carpet pile (claimed)
Not available
Robot dustbin
Not available
Filter
Not available
Washable filter
Not available

Navigation and obstacles

Navigation
Lidar turret4Reviewvacuumwars.com/shark-ai-self-empty-xl-review-av2501aeRead 14 October 2026Review says it uses a top-mounted LiDAR system. Vacuum Wars says AV2501AE, AV2511AE and RV2502AE are the same robot, with different bins, parts and cosmetics
Navigation system (as published)
360° LiDAR Precision Home Mapping1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page calls it Precision Home Mapping with 360 degree LiDAR vision, with Matrix Clean Navigation2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Gallery title: 360 degree LiDAR Precision Home Mapping
Obstacle sensors (as published)
360° LiDAR object detection2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Bullet: 360 degree LiDAR navigation with object detection, even in the dark
AI object recognition
No11Reviewcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_ultra_av2511ae_cool_grayRead 21 October 2026Obstacle Avoidance section: Obstacle Avoidance No, number of objects recognized not listed. Vacuum Wars and RTINGS both say the robot has no camera or machine-learning object recognition and avoids obstacles with its LiDAR and infrared sensors.13Measurementrtings.com/robot-vacuum/reviews/shark/ai-ultra-robot-av2501ae-av2501s-av2511ae-rv2502aeRead 21 October 2026RTINGS: the robot has no camera or AI system that identifies obstacles under its LiDAR view. Obstacle avoidance technology is light-based.
Object types recognized (claimed)
Not available
Dirt detection
No11Reviewcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_ultra_av2511ae_cool_grayRead 21 October 2026Hardware and Official Specs: Dirt sensor No. The Vacuum Wars Roomba comparison also names Dirt Detect as a feature only the Roomba has. Matrix Clean is a user-started multi-pass mode, not dirt detection.
Max threshold (claimed)
Not available
Max two-step threshold (claimed)
Not available

Mopping

Mop type
None2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Listing sells it as a robot vacuum with no mop or water tank7Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/shark-av2511ae-ai-ultraRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: vacuum-only robot, no water tank8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Page says it has no water tank or mopping pad
Extending mop
Not available
Mop lift height
Not available
Leaves mop at the dock
Not available
Mop downforce (claimed)
Not available
Mop speed (claimed)
Not available
Robot water tank
Not available
Water flow levels
Not available

Base station

Base station
Auto-empty1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Self-empty base that empties the robot
Base station features
Not available
Base station water supply
Not available
Base station dust container
Bagless1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026The bagless, self-emptying base needs no disposal bags
Base station dust capacity
1.02L2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Capacity 0.27 gallons, converted at 3.785411784 l per US gallon. The listing does not say if this is the base bin
Days between bag changes (claimed)
60days1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Base holds up to 60 days of dirt and debris, also written as up to 2 months5Reviewvacuumwars.com/shark-robot-vacuum-buyers-guideRead 14 October 2026Guide lists the AV2511AE with a 60 day XL dustbin and the AV2501S with a 30 day dustbin8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Base holds up to 60 days of debris
Clean water tank
Not available
Dirty water tank
Not available
Mop wash water temperature (claimed)
Not available
Mop drying air temperature (claimed)
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Battery voltage
14.4V14Spec databasefrontum.co.uk/robot-vacuums/shark-av2511aeRead 21 October 2026Frontum spec page for the AV2511AE lists battery type Li-ion and battery voltage 14.4 V. The same page lists 3000 mAh, but replacement battery listings that name the AV2501 and AV2511AE show 2550 to 2600 mAh, so battery_capacity_mah is left empty. Frontum does not name its source.
Rated power
Not available
Max run time (claimed)
120min1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Description: a 120-minute runtime with Recharge and Resume. The Amazon gallery graphic says 90 min uninterrupted runtime and Vacuum Wars quotes 80 minutes on low power. The longest maker claim is stored2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026Battery Life 120 minutes in the product information. A feature bullet says up to 90 minutes of runtime5Reviewvacuumwars.com/shark-robot-vacuum-buyers-guideRead 14 October 2026Guide says the AI Ultra battery life is 120 minutes
Full charge time (claimed)
360min6Reviewvacuumwars.com/irobot-roomba-i3-evo-vs-shark-ai-ultra-robotRead 14 October 2026Specs table for the Shark AI Ultra Robot AV2501S: Battery Charge Time 6 hours and Max Cleaning Time 120 min. Vacuum Wars says the AV2501S robot is also sold as AV2501AE, AV2511AE and RV2502AE, with differences in bin size, included parts and cosmetics. The table does not say if 6 hours is a maker claim or a Vacuum Wars figure.8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Power section for the AV2511AE: Charging Time 6 hours, stored as 360 minutes. The page FAQ says up to 6 hours for a full charge, attributed to Shark. The Vacuum Wars spec table also gives 6 hours for the same robot (AV2501S). RTINGS measures a shorter recharge, which is not stored here.
Recharge and resume
Yes1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026The robot returns to the base, recharges and picks up where it left off

Noise

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Noise (claimed)
Not available

Connectivity and app

Wi-Fi standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz3Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/-/id1271409097Read 14 October 2026SharkClean app listing by SharkNinja lists model 2500 (AI Ultra) and says the robot needs Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz band support8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz only
Bluetooth version
Not available
Matter
No8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Integrations table for the AV2511AE: Matter NO. The review text says no Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter support. Vacuum Wars also lists Matter Compatible: No.11Reviewcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_ultra_av2511ae_cool_grayRead 21 October 2026Software section: Matter Compatible No. The page does not run Vacuum Wars tests for this variant.
Voice assistants
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Hands-free voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
Built-in voice control
Not available
Companion app
SharkClean1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026The SharkClean app3Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/-/id1271409097Read 14 October 2026App name SharkClean, seller SharkNinja Operating LLC
Saved maps
16Reviewvacuumwars.com/irobot-roomba-i3-evo-vs-shark-ai-ultra-robotRead 14 October 2026Specs table lists saved maps as Single for the Shark AI Ultra10Spec databasefreshlycharged.com/products/379/shark-ninja-shark-ai-ultra-robot-av2501aeRead 14 October 2026Multi-Floor Mapping: No, so one map
Live video
No7Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/shark-av2511ae-ai-ultraRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: video camera No

Measured

Suction at the brush housing (measured)
0.58kPa12Measurementcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_auto_empty_av2501aeRead 21 October 2026Vacuum Wars suction test on the Shark AI Auto Empty AV2501AE: 0.58 kPa. This is the XL-dock variant that Vacuum Wars says is the same robot as the AV2511AE, with differences in bin size, included parts and cosmetics. The Vacuum Wars compare page for the AV2511AE itself shows no test results.
Airflow (measured)
19CFM12Measurementcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_auto_empty_av2501aeRead 21 October 2026Vacuum Wars airflow test on the AV2501AE: 19 CFM.
Embedded sand pickup on carpet (measured)
80%12Measurementcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_auto_empty_av2501aeRead 21 October 2026Vacuum Wars carpet deep clean test on the AV2501AE: 80, the embedded sand result in percent, as stored for other robots.
Pet hair pickup on carpet (measured)
Not available
Max threshold (measured)
19mm13Measurementrtings.com/robot-vacuum/reviews/shark/ai-ultra-robot-av2501ae-av2501s-av2511ae-rv2502aeRead 21 October 2026RTINGS threshold clearance test, Max Threshold Height 1.9 cm (0.7 in), stored as 19 mm. RTINGS tested the AV2501S and lists the AV2501AE, AV2511AE and RV2502AE as variants that differ in colour and dock capacity. Review updated Nov 2024, test bench updated Jul 2025.
Test obstacles avoided (measured)
Not available
Area per charge (measured)
102.94m²12Measurementcompare.vacuumwars.com/compare/robot-vacuums/shark_ai_auto_empty_av2501aeRead 21 October 2026Vacuum Wars compare page for the AV2501AE: Square Foot Per Charge 1108 sq ft, times 0.09290304 m2 per sq ft, rounded to 102.94 m2. Battery efficiency 1.66 minutes per percent on the lowest suction setting on a fixed floor plan. It is an estimate, not a full-charge run. The Roomba comparison article gives about 1,019 sq ft for the AV2501S from an earlier test.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Robot shape
Round1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product photos on the page show a round body with a LiDAR turret on top
Robot width
348mm4Reviewvacuumwars.com/shark-ai-self-empty-xl-review-av2501aeRead 14 October 2026Spec box lists 13.7 in by 13.7 in (length by width), converted to mm. Other reviewers list 13.4 to 13.5 in, and a Best Buy listing 12.9 by 12.6 in8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Vacuum dimensions 13.7 x 13.7 x 4.1 in (348 x 348 x 104 mm)
Robot depth
348mm4Reviewvacuumwars.com/shark-ai-self-empty-xl-review-av2501aeRead 14 October 2026Spec box lists 13.7 in by 13.7 in, converted to mm8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Vacuum dimensions 13.7 x 13.7 x 4.1 in
Robot height
104.1mm4Reviewvacuumwars.com/shark-ai-self-empty-xl-review-av2501aeRead 14 October 2026Spec box lists 4.1 in height, converted to mm. The robot has a fixed LiDAR turret8Spec databasesmarthomecompared.com/robot-vacuums/shark-ai-ultra-av2511aeRead 14 October 2026Vacuum dimensions 13.7 x 13.7 x 4.1 in
Height with sensor raised
Not available
Robot weight
Not available
Base station dimensions
Not available
Base station weight
Not available

Certifications

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FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Shark AI Robot, XL Self-Empty Base, 1 Side Brush, 1 Filter2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09T4YZGQRRead 14 October 2026What's included: Shark AI Robot, XL Self-Empty Base, 1 Side Brush, and 1 Filter

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-ai-ultra-robot-self-empty-robot-vacuum-av2511ae/AV2511AE.htmlRead 14 October 2026One (1) Year Limited Warranty on the US store

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