CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION RV720 VS. Roomba 891

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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:

Roomba 891

Reasons to buy Roomba 891 :

  • button icon Cleans all floor types.
  • button icon Up to 5 times the air purifier.
  • button icon Sweeps away debris hiding along walls.
  • button icon Intelligently navigates your home.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION RV720

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Roomba 891

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark ION RV720

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION RV720

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION RV720 VS. Roomba 891

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
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

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 live most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

Yes

iRobot promises that the battery can run for up to 2 hours, and based on our estimates, will last about 400 charges

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

Charging time under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
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
Roomba 891
Yes

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

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 891 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 RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

Yes

The device is able to boost suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 RV720
Roomba 891
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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
Roomba 891
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 891 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
No

No

Shark ION RV720

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 device with remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Simply ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to start, stop, or dock your robot.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
No

Yes

This device is wifi connected.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Clean and schedule anytime, from anywhere with the iRobot Home App.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
No

Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
No

No

Roomba 891

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

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.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

Yes

This device has boundary strips included.

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

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

Yes

1800 mAh.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 0.45quartz

Yes

0.2 gallons

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
No

Yes

This device ha got a full bin indicator that alerts you when you need to empty the bin.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

10.2 pounds

Shark ION RV720

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION RV720
Roomba 891
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 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 RV720
Roomba 891
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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