CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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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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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • 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
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • 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 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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

With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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

Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device has a charging dock which makes it self- recharging when it runs out power.

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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

It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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 - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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.

Yes

The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

Shark IQ R101

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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

You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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 890
Yes

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

Yes

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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 dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

Shark IQ R101

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

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