CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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8.7
Winner:

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

Reasons to buy Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87:

  • 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 i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7 :

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

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

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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

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

COVERAGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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 – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

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

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
No

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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 HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
No

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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 S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

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

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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 S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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 Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Dustbin capacity is 0.7 quartz.

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

12.8 x 12.5 x 3.4 inches

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

14 pounds

Yes

7.45 pounds

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION Robot Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• 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 Vacuum Cleaning System S87
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

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

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