CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION RV720 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark ION RV720

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – Shark ION RV720 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

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.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

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.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

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

Yes

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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 easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Dustbin capacity goes for 0.45quartz

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

Shark ION RV720

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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

CONS

Shark ION RV720
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

• 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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