CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION RV720 VS. Hoover Rogue 970

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8.2
Winner:

Shark ION RV720

Reasons to buy Shark ION RV720:

  • button icon Multi-Surface Brushroll
  • button icon XL dust bin
  • button icon Long-life lithium-ion battery
  • button icon Voice Control with Alexa
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Runners Up:

Hoover Rogue 970

Reasons to buy Hoover Rogue 970 :

  • button icon Can be controlled using a smart phone through wifi connection and voice command
  • button icon Anti cliff and obstacle detection
  • button icon Low profile design – 9.6 cm in height
  • button icon Allows mapping and smart navigation
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION RV720

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Hoover Rogue 970

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION RV720

Reasons why we like it:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION RV720 VS. Hoover Rogue 970

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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

Rogue 970 9.6 cm can clean under furniture above 9.6 cm. However if the furniture is above 9.6 cm then it might not clean.

COVERAGE

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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.

No

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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 strong suction power and brush that will uplift all pet hairs from the multiple floors and hard to reach areas

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

Has a side brush that can clean corners and along the walls thoroughly

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

Runs for 120 minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for small to large sized rooms

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

180 minutes – quite a sh0rt charge time compared to other robots

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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

Most suitable for all types of hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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 RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

120 run time minutes will clean a large room but if the battery runs low during cleaning then it will auto recharge and resume cleaning

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, runs back to the charging station, docks and recharges automatically

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

Yes

Continues cleaning from where it stopped automatically after recharging

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

Utilizes the high-tech laser to move from room to room especially on a single floors avoiding objects on its way and turning away from stairs

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Contains a cliff detect sensor that prevents Rogue 970 from falling of the cliffs or knocking objects on the floor

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

No

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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 RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

Yes

The Robart technology comes with a memory navigation that remembers your floor plan and then stores it in memory. It also makes use of a high-tech laser that navigates through your home.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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 RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

Maximizes cleaning by reducing speed once it detects areas with too much dirt and then provides concentrated cleaning

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

No

Shark ION RV720

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
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 using wifi, Alexa voice command and the control center – hassle free operation

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

Download the Rogue 970 home app onto your smart phone. It allows mobile control from anywhere, cleaning commands, monitoring and provides firmware updates

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

Yes

Accepts wifi connection

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Scheduled cleanings mode through the Hoover Home App – set daily or weekly cleanings

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

Yes

Permits voice command such as return to base and start cleaning assignment using Amazon Alexa and a Google Home Assistant

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

No

Hoover Rogue 970

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml dust bin capacity – will take in large debris and require regular emptying

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

Its 9.6 cm above the floor - might not be as low as other robots but will clean under sofas, tables and beds above its height well

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

1440 mAh – not very powerful but will deliver an effective cleaning mostly on hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 0.45quartz

Yes

600 ml – medium sized dust bin capacity. Empty immediately when it indicates full bin

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
No

Yes

Has a well-located Rogue control centre on the lid that notifies when bin is full

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Create virtual wall using Smart Wall Technology

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

7.5 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

Multi surface Brush roll. Dual edge and corner brushes. Large dust bin with more capacity. Auto-Sense Navigation. Designed for Homes with Pets.

Yes

• Very long run time – 120 minutes of operation after full charges • Automatically resumes to clean where it stopped after auto recharge • Can be controlled using a smart phone through wifi connection and voice command • Allows scheduled cleaning for a specific time • Contains a virtual wall function • Allows mapping and smart navigation • Detects areas with high dirt concentration • Low profile design – 9.6 cm in height • Provides a hassle free operation • Anti cliff and obstacle detection • Cleans various hard floor types • Short full recharge period – 180 minutes

CONS

Shark ION RV720
Hoover Rogue 970
Yes

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

Yes

• Doesn’t have a hepa filter • No wet mopping feature

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