CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION RV720 VS. iRobot Roomba 801

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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:

iRobot Roomba 801

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 801 :

  • button icon High efficiency filter
  • button icon Deeper cleaning on carpets
  • button icon Advanced dirt detect cleaning
  • button icon Provides up to 5 times more air power
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION RV720

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

Shark ION RV720

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION RV720

Reasons why we like it:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION RV720 VS. iRobot Roomba 801

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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

This robot can clean under furniture above 3.6 inches in height. If the furniture is above 3.6 inches tall then it might not clean beneath it.

COVERAGE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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
iRobot Roomba 801
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

It features an Aeroforce three stage cleaning system that will lift, loosen and suction pet hairs using up to 5 times of more air power. it also has multi dual surface brushes that will not tangle and effortlessly remove pet hairs from your home.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

Use the edge sweeping brush that has been specifically constructed to remove debris from corners and along the wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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

Cleans multi floor types using the Auto Adjust cleaning head. It automatically alters its height so as to maintain the multi surface bushes with long lasting rubber tread design in a very close contact with the various floor surfaces like hard floors and carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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
iRobot Roomba 801
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
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

Will automatically dock and recharge amidst cleaning when battery is low or after completing a cleaning session.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

Features a full suite of smart sensors that moves the robot from room to room on a single floor. This allows it make up to 60 precision in a second to adapt to your home environment and effectively clean.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Cliff detect sensors particularly avoid stairs and other drop offs in the house. It automatically turns away from stairs and will clean around and beneath objects without running over them.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

Contains a power lifting suction on the patented three stage Aeroforce cleaning system. Will provide 5 times more air to lift embedded debris, pet hairs and other particles from its hiding place.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

Roomba 801 has a high efficiency filter that ensures to capture up to 99% of every allergen, pollen plus particles as little as 10 microns from the air leaving it fresh and clean.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

Advanced dirt detect sensor – this identifies areas that have a high level of dirt concentration in your home and then presents additional cleanings in such spots.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

No

Shark ION RV720

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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

From the minute you click clean, this Roomba 801 begins cleaning without your supervision. it will slide under the hard top reach areas and around furniture as you relax elsewhere using the iAdapt sensors.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Even when you are not around, the Roomba 801 will get your home cleaned through scheduling. Allows weekly scheduling of up to 7 times per week. Just preset cleaning on the control panel.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

No

Shark ION RV720

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

3.6 inches – cleans under beds, sofas and furniture above its height

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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 RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 0.45quartz

Yes

N/A

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
No

Yes

Yes, alerts you once dust bin require emptying

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Dual mode virtual wall included to help you restrict robot from some areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.7 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

12.57 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
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

• Tangle free dual multiple brushes suitable for pets • Can clean on a 7 day schedule • Provides up to 5 times more air power • Advanced dirt detect cleaning • Automatic adjust cleaning head for multiple floors • High efficiency filter • Deeper cleaning on carpets

CONS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 801
Yes

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

Yes

• Dust bin can’t automatically empty once full

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