CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION R87 VS. iLife V8s

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8.7
Winner:

Shark ION R87

Reasons to buy Shark ION R87:

  • button icon Multi-Surface Brushroll
  • button icon Voice Control with Alexa
  • button icon Long-life lithium-ion battery
  • button icon XL dust bin.
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6.8
Runners Up:

iLife V8s

Reasons to buy iLife V8s :

  • button icon Can clean under very low profile furniture
  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Auto Recharges
  • button icon Has a Large 750ML dustbin
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION R87

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION R87 VS. iLife V8s

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

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.

Yes

With its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture

COVERAGE

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has an Auto-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.

Yes

1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has a powerful suction and multi surface brush roll which makes it ideal for picking up dust and debris from the floors and carpets.

Yes

1000 Pa - Not the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

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.

Yes

Once set in the MAX mode, It can pick up pet hair on hard floors. However, it might not do a great job on thick carpets because its suction power is below 3000 pa.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.

Yes

With the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 1 hour.

Yes

80 min - of runtime. Better than some robots. At least it will accomplish more in a short period of time. It won't always go back to auto recharge.

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

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.

Yes

It is able to clean both hard floors and low-pile carpets. Bare floors it can vacuum and clean include; laminate, marble tile, hardwood, ceramic tile, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Its ability to run for 60 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.

Yes

Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

It can clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.

Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has a normal and max suction where it boosts from normal to max when needed.

Yes

It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

Yes

Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
No

Yes

It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.

Yes

While in the moping mode, the device will mop and vacuum your room thoroughly. If you have carpets, put the device against the carpet area. After that turn on the vacuum mode - the unit will divide the whole area and know which areas to avoid.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
No

No

Shark ION R87

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

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.

Yes

Works with a remote but it won't respond to it when moving. Don't try to change its direction with a remote control while it’s in action, this will mess up its vacuuming route.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
No

No

Shark ION R87

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.

Yes

750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Shark Ion Robot’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home

Yes

8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

The robot vacuum has a 14.4 V Li-ion 2550 mAh battery with an expected runtime of 60 minutes.

Yes

2600 mAh – very low when compared with other top models

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.

Yes

750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

12 x 12 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

13.18 pounds

Shark ION R87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Multi surface 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.

Yes

• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners

CONS

Shark ION R87
iLife V8s
Yes

Does not have an auto empty base. Does not do home mapping and room select. Has no full bin indicator.

Yes

• It does not have a mapping feature • Does not have a virtual wall • No Smartphone APP • Does not support Amazon Alexa • Loud • Long charging time • Low battery capacity 2600 mAh

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