Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725-vs-iRobot Roomba i7

COMPARISON – Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

It has a thin design with height of only 2.6-inches that allows it to easily clean under furniture.

Yes

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Thoroughly cleans small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1076-Sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Features a powerful suction of up-to 1400-Pa that allows it to thoroughly clean different floor-types.

Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

The self-cleaning Brushroll can remove pet-hair, dust and dander so that you don't have to worry about daily dirt buildup. There is also a HEPA-Filter that eliminates 99% of airborne-allergens.

Yes

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

The dual sided brushes on this robot-vacuum are designed to capture dust and debris in corners and along walls for a thorough cleanup.

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Has a powerful Lithium-ION Battery that provides up-to an hour (60-minutes) of cleaning time.

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Its battery takes about 180-minutes (3-hours) to get fully charged.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

The advanced Brushroll features built-in helix-pattern, high-tensile bristles that provide a thorough pickup on carpets and hard-floors. It also features large wheels that move over different surfaces.

Yes

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

This device will automatically return to its dock to recharge when the battery gets low on power.

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Smart Sensor Navigation Technology allows this device to seamlessly navigate over floors and carpets while avoiding obstacles and stair drop-offs.

Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when under operation with a noise-level of only 62dbs.

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

When operating in Max-Mode, this device can increase on suction-power especially when cleaning low-to-medium pile carpets.

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Comes with a high-efficiency filter (HEPA) that is anti-allergen and removes up to 99.97% of airborne-particles as small as 0.3-mircons.

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Features a spot-clean-mode that allows for cleaning a particular area until it gets thoroughly clean.

Yes

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

It comes with an IR remote control that allows you to start, stop, dock, schedule and put this vacuum-cleaner in spot-cleaning mode. It also features onboard manual controls of: dock, max & clean.

Yes

Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

You can easily set a recurring cleaning schedule for up-to 7-days using the included easy-to-use remote-control.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

iRobot Roomba i7

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Features a large 600ml dustbin that facilitates for less emptying and more cleaning.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

At only 2.6” high, this device features a low-profile design that allows it to easily clean under furniture.

Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

It comes with botboundary strip that prevents it from going into areas you don’t want to clean.

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

2600-mAh Lithium-ion battery.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

600-ml

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

12.6"L x 12.6"W x 2.6"H.

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

7.72-lbs (3.5kgs).

Yes

7.45 pounds

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

PROS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

• Easy-to-use remote. • Remote scheduling feature. • Long-life lithium-ion battery. • Self-cleaning Brushroll. • Captures pet-hair & dander. • Avoids traps and obstacles. • Max-mode for boosting suction-power. • Docks and recharges automatically. • Smart Sensor Navigation Technology.

Yes

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725

iRobot Roomba i7

Yes

• Not compatible with Amazon-Alexa. • Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity. • Lacks a wet-mopping function. • No mapping and path planning feature.

Yes

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : iRobot Roomba i7 DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS FOR LARGE ROOMS RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY	WINNER : iRobot Roomba i7 REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP WIFI CONNECTED WORKS WITH ALEXA ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN	WINNER : Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725 LARGE DEBRIS BIN BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Shark ION Robot Dual Action RV725 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

iRobot Roomba i7