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Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

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9.5
Winner:

Shark IQ R101

Reasons to buy Shark IQ R101:

  • button icon Wi-Fi Connected
  • button icon Works with Alexa
  • button icon Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors
  • button icon Home Mapping
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7.1
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
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark IQ R101

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba 690

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit has an unbeatable suction for pick up of large and small debris as well as hair on carpets and large floors.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

With its unbeatable suction and self cleaning brush roll, it is able to capture pet dander and allergens making it ideal for pet owners.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.

Yes

With its long side brush, Roomba 690 can reach corners

BATTERY LIFE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit has an intelligent navigation system which is to enable it to clean multiple floors ranging from carpets to hard floors and tiles.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit features a dual edge and powerful suction property which digs deep into carpets while taking out debris and hair from carpets.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This cleaner is able to hold up battery life of 4 hours which enables it clean large rooms.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a charging dock which makes it self- recharging when it runs out 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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device is designed to recharge when needed and there after resumes from where it left off ensuring not to repeat already cleaned places.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

Yes

68 db – operates quietly

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.

No

HEPA FILTER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a max mode which is used to increase the suction power in order to deal with concentrated messes.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

Shark IQ R101

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
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 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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.

Yes

Can be synced with your home’s Wifi.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.

Yes

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

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.

Yes

You can easily control it with Voice using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose specific zones to be cleaned.

No

Shark IQ R101

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

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.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.

Yes

9.3cm above the ground

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device comes with boundary strips to block off certain areas in the house.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

The battery has a 2,600 mAmpH, which means the robot can clean for some hours before it requires recharging.

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier and block off an opening that is 7 feet wide.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

7.8 pounds

Shark IQ R101

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• 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.

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 IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 690
Yes

• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.

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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