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DESIGN |
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This device weighs 3.5 inches which an ideal size for it to clean under sofas, tables, beds and any furniture that is above the height.
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.
This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.
Small – Medium Rooms
This unit has an unbeatable suction for pick up of large and small debris as well as hair on carpets and large floors.
1000 Pa – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.
With its unbeatable suction and self cleaning brush roll, it is able to capture pet dander and allergens making it ideal for pet owners.
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.
Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.
It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.
This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.
150 minutes of runtime
The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.
300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.
This unit has an intelligent navigation system which is to enable it to clean multiple floors ranging from carpets to hard floors and tiles.
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.
This unit features a dual edge and powerful suction property which digs deep into carpets while taking out debris and hair from carpets.
This cleaner is able to hold up battery life of 4 hours which enables it clean large rooms.
Device has a charging dock which makes it self- recharging when it runs out power.
You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.
Device is designed to recharge when needed and there after resumes from where it left off ensuring not to repeat already cleaned places.
Device is designed to know where to map the rooms in the home which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to leave out.
It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes
Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.
Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.
This unit is relatively quiet compared to other cleaner which makes it eligible to clean the room while giving you a good work environment and can be set to quiet mode using the remote control.
68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.
This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.
With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.
Device consists of a filter and comes with an extra filter that is very useful to capture and eliminate dust, pet hair and any other light debris.
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.
Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.
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.
This unit is designed to sweep as it is made with two side sweepers, however it may not be able to mop the floor as you would like it to.
Device has a max mode which is used to increase the suction power in order to deal with concentrated messes.
The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.
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.
You can control it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.
Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.
This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.
Wifi Enabled
This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.
Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP
You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.
Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose specific zones to be cleaned.
Device has an XL dust bin which is able t hold up to 30 days of dirt and debris.30 days of dirt and debris.
It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.
This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.
Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.
Device comes with boundary strips to block off certain areas in the house.
The battery has a 2,600 mAmpH, which means the robot can clean for some hours before it requires recharging.
2600 mAh
Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.
600 ml
Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier and block off an opening that is 7 feet wide.
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13 x 13 x 3 inches
5.7 pounds
5.5 pounds
• Powered by IQ NAV, • Maps your whole home, • It methodically cleans row by row and navigates to the next room • Has Shark suction power and features a self-cleaning brush roll • Has an XL dustbin.
• 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
• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.
• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported
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