CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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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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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION R87

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • 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
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION R87 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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 a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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 as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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 all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

Shark ION R87

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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

You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

Shark ION R87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

Shark ION R87
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

Overall Winner

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