CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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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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6.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 880

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :

  • button icon Multi-room cleaning due to its iAdapt Responsive Navigation technology
  • button icon Gently cleans wall edges and corners
  • button icon It automatically docks and recharges
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning function
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
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
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • 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 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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 low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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 – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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 880
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 880
Yes

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

Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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 880
Yes

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

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

Shark ION R87

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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 880
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

Shark ION R87

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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 880
Yes

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

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

Shark ION R87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
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

• Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

CONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

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