Reasons to buy Shark ION R76:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :
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DESIGN |
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With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.
It 9.3cm raised from the ground - so it can clean under furniture above 9.3cm. But if the furniture is below 9.3cm it won't be able to go under it.
Device has an Auto-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.
1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms
Device has a good suction and multi surface brush roll which makes it ideal for picking up dust and debris from the floors and carpets.
600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.
A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.
Even though the suction power is 600 Pa, it can pick up pet hair from the floor and a low pile carpet. But it might not perform very well on thick carpets.
This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.
With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners
This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 1 hour.
90 minutes of runtime – not the best but still its not too bad. Though when it comes to cleaning a large area the robot will need to automatically dock, recharge and finish the job.
It takes three hours to charge the battery.
120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.
A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.
Can move from floor to floor without losing suction power. Floor types include: hardwood, marble tile, vynil, ceramic tile, laminate and linoleum while Carpet types include; low-pile, medium-pile
Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.
Its ability to run for 60 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.
Yes, it has a wide coverage of about 1830 Sq.ft. This can be cleaned in 90 minutes, so if the room is larger than that, the robot will auto dock and recharge the battery for net usage.
Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
This device is able to navigate from room to room.
After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.
This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.
Features a full suite of intelligent sensors to detect objects and cliffs on the floors. It will avoid bumping into furniture but it will around them very well. When it meets cliffs, it changes direction.
This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.
68 db – operates quietly
Device has a normal and max suction where it boosts from normal to max when needed.
This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.
Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.
Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.
Uses dirt detect sensors to locate areas with high concentration of dirt. Once it gets to such areas, it spins around the area so many times to ensure no dirt is left behind.
With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command the device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.
Can be operated with a iRobot smart phone app or Amazon Alexa. It also auto docks its self when the battery is low. So you don’t have to be around it all the time.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.
Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.
Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.
Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.
Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.
Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.
You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.
You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.
Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.
Shark Ion Robot’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.
9.3cm above the ground
Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.
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1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.
Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.
600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.
Device has virtual walls included.
Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
5.7 pounds
7.8 pounds
Self cleaning Brush roll .Voice Control with Alexa. Dual edge and corner brushes. Large dust bin with more capacity. Auto-Sense Navigation. Designed for Homes with Pets.
• Cleans all floor types and low pile carpets • Auto docks and recharges • It is compatible with Amazon Alexa • Can be scheduled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone • Has a virtual wall • Operates quietly • Low profile design
Does not have an auto empty base. Does not do home mapping and room select. Has no full bin indicator.
• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets
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