CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION S87 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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7.4
Winner:

Shark ION S87

Reasons to buy Shark ION S87:

  • button icon Smart sensor navigation 2.0 Technology.
  • button icon Wi-Fi connectivity & Shark ion Robot App.
  • button icon Voice-control with Alexa or Google-assistant.
  • button icon Includes a powerful cordless handheld vacuum.
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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 690

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 690 :

  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pet Hair
  • button icon Ideal for both medium and large rooms
  • button icon Can be controlled remotely with a smart phone
  • button icon Compatible With Alexa
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark ION S87

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark ION S87

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION S87 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It features a low-profile design with height of only 3.4-inches which allows it to easily clean under furniture above that height.

Yes

It 9.3cm raised from the ground - so it can clean under furniture above 9.3cm. But if the furniture is below 9.3cm it won't be able to go under it.

COVERAGE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It can perfectly clean small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 969-Sq.ft.

Yes

1830 sq.ft - Ideal for both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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

Yes

600 pa - power suction power. Though it can be used on hard floors and low pile carpets or rugs.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The dual spinning side brushes and a self-cleaning Brushroll combine to thoroughly clean pet hair and dander from hard-floors and carpets.

Yes

Even though the suction power is 600 Pa, it can pick up pet hair from the floor and a low pile carpet. But it might not perform very well on thick carpets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The Dual spinning side brushes help to clean dirt along wall-edges and corners.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features a powerful Lithium-ION Battery that provides up to 1-hour of cleaning time on a single charge.

Yes

90 minutes of runtime – not the best but still its not too bad. Though when it comes to cleaning a large area the robot will need to automatically dock, recharge and finish the job.

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It will take about 180-minutes (3-hours) for the battery to get fully charged.

Yes

120 minutes - this is the normal charging time for all Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Dual spinning side brushes and a self-cleaning Brushroll combine to clean different floor-types. It also uses a Smart-Sensor-Navigation system to seamlessly navigate over hard-floors & carpets.

Yes

Can move from floor to floor without losing suction power. Floor types include: hardwood, marble tile, vynil, ceramic tile, laminate and linoleum while Carpet types include; low-pile, medium-pile

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Yes, it has a wide coverage of about 1830 Sq.ft. This can be cleaned in 90 minutes, so if the room is larger than that, the robot will auto dock and recharge the battery for net usage.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It will automatically return to the charging-dock to recharge when the battery is low on power.

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

After the 90 min run time, Roomba 690 will automatically go back to the charging dock to recharge its battery.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It uses Smart Sensor Navigation 2.0 Technology with proximity-sensors to seamlessly navigate over hard-floors and carpets while avoiding obstacles and stair drop-offs.

Yes

Features a full suite of intelligent sensors to detect objects and cliffs on the floors. It will avoid bumping into furniture but it will around them very well. When it meets cliffs, it changes direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic-vacuum features a quiet-mode that allows it to operate whisper-silently when cleaning your house.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It provides 3x more suction power in Max-mode so as to ensure powerful hard-floor and carpet cleaning.

No

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Includes a high-efficiency filtration system (HEPA-Filter) that is anti-allergen and removes up to 99.97% of airborne-allergens as small as 0.3-microns.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Features a spot-clean-mode that allows for cleaning a particular area until it gets thoroughly clean. Likewise, you can also use the handheld-vacuum for spot/concentrated cleaning.

Yes

Uses dirt detect sensors to locate areas with high concentration of dirt. Once it gets to such areas, it spins around the area so many times to ensure no dirt is left behind.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robotic-vacuum is Wi-Fi enabled and can be controlled remotely using your Smartphone or with voice-control via Amazon-Alexa & Google Assistant. It also has onboard controls for instant cleaning, docking and Max-mode.

Yes

Can be operated with a iRobot smart phone app or Amazon Alexa. It also auto docks its self when the battery is low. So you don’t have to be around it all the time.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Can be remotely controlled on your Smartphone using the Shark-Ion-App for Android or Apple.

Yes

Install iRobot mobile app and create cleaning schedules remotely or changing its direction when its performing.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is Wi-Fi enabled for remote-control on your Smartphone via the Shark-Ion-App or voice-control via Amazon-Alexa & Google-Assistant

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It can be remotely scheduled for automatic-cleaning using the Shark-Ion-App installed on your Android or Apple Smartphone.

Yes

Via your iRobot Smartphone App, you can create cleaning schedules for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It’s compatible with Amazon-Alexa and Google-assistant for voice-control.

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

It comes with an X-Large, 600-ml dust-Bin that facilitates for more cleaning with less dirt emptying.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device is only 3.4” high which gives it a low-profile design perfect for cleaning under furniture.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Comes with an 8-Foot Botboundary Strip that prevents it from going into areas you don’t want to clean.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

2600-mAh Lithium-ion battery.

Yes

1800 mAh – Quite good battery but not the best on the market.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

600-ml

Yes

600 ml – Not so big, you might need to empty it often if the area to be cleaned is too dirty.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
No

Yes

Comes with one virtual wall unit that you can use to prevent the robot from reaching a specific room.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.8"L x 12.5"W x 3.4"H

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

11.02-pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Shark ION S87

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Wi-Fi Enabled. • Cordless handheld vacuum. • Low-profile design. • X-Large dust Bin. • Smart Sensor Navigation 2.0. • Proximity sensors. • 3x more suction in max mode. • Voice control via Amazon Alexa. • Self-cleaning brush roll. • Easy-Empty Dust Bin. • Dual side edge and corner brushes. • Powerful Lithium-Ion Battery.

Yes

• Cleans all floor types and low pile carpets • Auto docks and recharges • It is compatible with Amazon Alexa • Can be scheduled • Can be controlled with a Smartphone • Has a virtual wall • Operates quietly • Low profile design

CONS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• No zone-cleaning function. • No mapping & path-planning. • No Carpet Boost function. • No wet-mopping function. • Lacks a virtual wall feature.

Yes

• Does not map and route • Does not auto resume • Does not have a bin indicator • No Zone Cleaning • Does not deep clean carpets

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