Reasons to buy Shark ION R87:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980 :
PERFORMANCE |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 980
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
Shark ION R87
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
Shark ION R87
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CONCLUSION |
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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.
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
Device has an Auto-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
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.
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
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, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.
This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 1 hour.
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
It takes three hours to charge the battery.
N/A
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.
It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.
Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.
Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots
Its ability to run for 60 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.
Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.
Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
This device is able to navigate from room to room.
With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.
This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.
With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.
This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
Device has a normal and max suction where it boosts from normal to max when needed.
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.
Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.
Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.
When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.
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.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.
You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
Shark Ion Robot’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.
The robot vacuum has a 14.4 V Li-ion 2550 mAh battery with an expected runtime of 60 minutes.
3300 mAh
Dustbin capacity goes for 380 ml.
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Device has virtual walls included.
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
5.7 pounds
8.7 pounds
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.
• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms
Does not have an auto empty base. Does not do home mapping and room select. Has no full bin indicator.
• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs
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