CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86 VS. iRobot Roomba 790

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8.7
Winner:

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

Reasons to buy Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86:

  • button icon High efficiency motor.
  • button icon Versatile cleaning attachments.
  • button icon One-touch debris emptying.
  • button icon Ultra-lightweight.
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6.8
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 790

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 790 :

  • button icon Voice command control supported by a wireless command center
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets
  • button icon Wide room coverage
  • button icon Automatically goes back to charging station
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

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

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86 VS. iRobot Roomba 790

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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 a height of 9.1cm, this robot can clean under furniture that is above 9.1cm. If it is below that height off the ground, it will not manage to go below it.

COVERAGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

Device has a smart-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.

Yes

1292 sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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

600 Pa – not powerful

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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 can be used in homes with pets due to its HEPA filtration system which captures pet hair and allergens that find their way in the air you breathe.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

The side brushes are tangle free, so they can clean both wall edges and corners.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

90 minutes – Average run-time for most robotic vacuums.

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

180 minutes – short charging time. So far the best.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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

Can clean all floor types and carpets. Floors include: hardwood, marble, vynil, tile, laminate, linoleum and Carpets include: low-pile, medium-pile

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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 Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

With coverage of 129s Sq.ft and 90 minutes runtime, Roomba 790 can be used in a Large room.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

When the battery runs low, a blue ''DOCK'' light lights up on the robot's head and it will travel back to its charging station for recharging which take 180 minutes.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

Can randomly clean from to room – it does not create cleaning maps or routes

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Object and stair sensing technology will prevent it from bumping into furniture, objects on the floors and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

68 db - operates quietly.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

No

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

The Dual HEPA Filters can trap and remove dust, pet dander, allergens, and very small particles that can trigger allergies.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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 Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

The Spot cleaning mode aids concentrated cleaning when the robot finds highly concentrated dirt in an area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
No

No

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command Roomba 790 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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Use the On-Board scheduling button to create cleaning schedules for 7 days. The robot will follow its cleaning calendar even when you're not at home.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
No

No

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

9.1 cm in height – not too low but it can still clean under furniture, sofas and bed.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
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 Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

Dustbin capacity is 0.7 quartz.

Yes

400 ml – small dustbin, you will need to empty it many times when vacuuming a large room.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
No

Yes

It stops working when the dust bin is full – this is a clear indicator for emptying the bin.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Comes with 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses which you can use to prevent it from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

18.2 x 15.2 x 9 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

14.5 pounds

Yes

17.2 lbs

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

Smart sensor navigation 2.0. Powerful suction. Designed for homes with pets. Wi-Fi app and voice enabled. High efficiency motor. Ultra-lightweight. One-touch debris emptying. Versatile cleaning attachments.

Yes

• Has a Dual HEPA Filtration System • Voice command supported by a Wireless command center • Comes with 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses

CONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S86
iRobot Roomba 790
Yes

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

Yes

• It does not have mapping / route planning feature • Poor suction power • It does not have Smartphone app • Not compatible with Alexa • Does not mop and sweep • Does not resume after recharging

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