CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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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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7.1
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :

  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pet Hair
  • button icon Ideal for both medium and large rooms
  • button icon Can be controlled remotely with a smart phone
  • button icon Compatible With Alexa
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
DRAW :
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
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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

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.

COVERAGE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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 - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

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.

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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

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

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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 690
Yes

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

Yes

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.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

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.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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 690
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 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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 690
Yes

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

Yes

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Shark ION R87

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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

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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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 690
Yes

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

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.

Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Shark ION R87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
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

• 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

CONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

Overall Winner

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