Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87-vs-iLife A7

COMPARISON – Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 VS. iLife A7

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

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

Height is 7.6 cm - With this low profile design, it can go to places most robots can't reach. But if the furniture is lower than 7.6 cm, the robot might fail to clean under it.

COVERAGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

Small – Medium Rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

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 – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

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

If you have pets, opt for the Max Mode - the robot's suction power will be boosted so it will clean deeper than the usual thus capture and remove pet hair from a carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

150 minutes of runtime

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

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

Choose from 5 cleaning modes to get the best result on any hard floor or carpet. These include; Auto mode, Spot Mode, Edge Mode, Path Mode and Max Mode.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

Features a High Efficiency Filter which captures and removes pollutants and dust from the air you breathe as the robot vacuums your room. So you room will be left clean both on the floor and in the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

While in the Path Mode, iLife A7 moves in a systematic back-and-forth covering more areas and cleaning your room thoroughly. When it is set in the Vacuum Mode, the robot divides the whole area into small squares thus making it easy to clean a busy place.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

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 it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

Yes

Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

2600 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

Dustbin capacity is 0.7 quartz.

Yes

600 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

12.8 x 12.5 x 3.4 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

14 pounds

Yes

5.5 pounds

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

PROS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

Multi surface Brush roll . Voice Control with Alexa. Dual edge and corner brushes. Large dust bin with more capacity. Auto-Sense Navigation. Designed for Homes with Pets.

Yes

• Good battery life - 150 minutes of runtime • It has a strong suction power • You can control the robot with a Smartphone App • Big dustbin capacity • You can create cleaning schedule • Great at cleaning corners and wall edges due to the edge mode • Concentrated cleaning in areas with lots of dirt • Affordable

CONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

iLife A7

Yes

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

Yes

• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS FOR LARGE ROOMS SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY	WINNER : Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN	WINNER : Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 VS. iLife A7