CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark ION S87 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark ION S87

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark ION S87 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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.

Yes

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Shark ION S87

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

2600-mAh Lithium-ion battery.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

600-ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.8"L x 12.5"W x 3.4"H

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

11.02-pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

CONS

Shark ION S87
iRobot Roomba 980
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 empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs

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