CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 650

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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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5.3
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 650

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 650 :

  • button icon Able to clean all floor types
  • button icon Good suction power
  • button icon Able to clean edges, corners and below low profile furniture
  • button icon Can be scheduled for seven days
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

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

Shark ION R87

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION R87

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 650

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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

At just 3.6 inches tall, Roomba 650 can fit under most furniture where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

1292 Sq Ft

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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

600 Pa - apparently this model is not too strong but it can remove dust from all floors including carpets

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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

With its medium suction power, Roomba 650 can capture and remove pet hair left on floors and carpets. It can also be in position to remove large debris like cereals.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

It’s spinning side brushes can sweep along the wall edges and corners of the room. No dirt will be left behind. If dirt is embedded on the floor, the spinning brushes will loosen it and remove it from the floor.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

It is powered by a 3000 mAh battery which runs for 90 minutes and its charge time is 180 minutes. This makes Roomba 650 ideal for medium to large sized rooms

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

180 Minutes – this will give you 90 minutes of run time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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 can clean both bare floor types and carpet floor types. Bare floor types include: hardwood, marble, vynil, tile, laminate, linoleum WHILE for the carpet floors it will only clean low-pile, medium-pile carpets. IT CAN'T WORK ON VERY THICK CARPETS

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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
iRobot Roomba 650
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
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, once the battery runs low, this unit can auto dock and recharge until the battery is full. But it can’t auto resume after charging

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

Yes, this robot can move from room to room, it does don’t have a mapping floor technology so it cleans randomly, moving from room-to-room. That is why it comes with a Virtual Wall barrier that that prevents it from entering certain rooms.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Using its cliff-detection sensors, Roomba 650 will always avoid stairs and related drop-offs while navigating the floor. This safety feature prevents the robot from accidents that could lead to fatal damages.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

Shark ION R87

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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

All you have to dio is to press buttons found on top of the robot. Create cleaning schedules via the control panel.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

Shark ION R87

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

Features a 3.58 inches / 9.1 cm low profile design which enables it to clean under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

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

Yes

3000 mAh – strong enough to give you 90 minutes of runtime.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.

Yes

400 ml – Not too big for very large debris.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Yes, it comes with one virtual wall. Always place this virtual wall in a room where you don’t want the robot to go. This virtual wall has signals which stop the robot from moving into restricted areas or rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.4 x 3.6 x 13.4 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

7.72 lbs

Shark ION R87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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

• Worth the money - it cleans effectively • Automatically Docks and Recharges when battery runs low • Powerful battery of 3000 mAh lasts longer - 90 minutes of running time • Has a virtual wall barrier which prevents it from entering specific rooms • Create cleaning schedules for 7 days • Extracts embedded debris • Cleans walls and edges effectively • Cleans under furniture • Low profile design • Good battery life - 90 minutes on a 180 minutes charge

CONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 650
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 - cleans randomly • Poor Suction Power, • Can't be remotely controlled with a mobile app, Not Alexa compatible, • Features a small dustbin of 400 ml - this means you have to empty it so many times, • Does not have a HEPA Filter which eliminates allergens and dust mites, • It does not wet mop the floor as some advanced robotic vacuums do, • Makes some little noise • Not Wi-fi supported. • It is expensive • Does not empty its self • Can’t be programmed to clean specific areas • Can’t vacuum tick carpets • Does not have a full bin indicator • Does not have a carpet boost function

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