# Shark vs. Roomba: Is either robot vacuum brand worth it now?

> Table of Contents UPDATE: July 25, 2026, 5:00 a. m. ET Five new Roombas were released on July 7, 2026.

- **Source:** [Mashable](https://mashable.com/comparison/shark-vs-roomba-robot-vacuums?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a67d05fdf1d4c479bae55a3)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #robotics #brand #either #july #robot #roomba #shark #vacuum
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