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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.
With its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture
This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.
1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized 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 the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light 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.
Once set in the MAX mode, It can pick up pet hair on hard floors. However, it might not do a great job on thick carpets because its suction power is below 3000 pa.
Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.
With the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.
This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.
80 min - of runtime. Better than some robots. At least it will accomplish more in a short period of time. It won't always go back to auto recharge.
The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.
300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.
This unit has an intelligent navigation system which is to enable it to clean multiple floors ranging from carpets to hard floors and tiles.
It is able to clean both hard floors and low-pile carpets. Bare floors it can vacuum and clean include; laminate, marble tile, hardwood, ceramic tile, linoleum
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.
Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.
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 can clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.
Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.
Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.
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.
This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.
This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.
It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.
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.
Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.
Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.
It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.
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.
While in the moping mode, the device will mop and vacuum your room thoroughly. If you have carpets, put the device against the carpet area. After that turn on the vacuum mode - the unit will divide the whole area and know which areas to avoid.
Device has a max mode which is used to increase the suction power in order to deal with concentrated messes.
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.
Works with a remote but it won't respond to it when moving. Don't try to change its direction with a remote control while it’s in action, this will mess up its vacuuming route.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.
This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.
This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.
Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.
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.
750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris
This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.
8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.
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 – very low when compared with other top models
Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.
750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.
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
12 x 12 x 3 inches
5.7 pounds
13.18 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.
• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners
• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.
• It does not have a mapping feature • Does not have a virtual wall • No Smartphone APP • Does not support Amazon Alexa • Loud • Long charging time • Low battery capacity 2600 mAh
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