Reasons to buy Shark IQ R101:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :
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USABILITY |
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Shark IQ R101
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DESIGN |
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Shark IQ R101
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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 a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.
This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.
969 Sq.ft – Ideal for 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 as powerful as I expected.
With its unbeatable suction and self cleaning brush roll, it is able to capture pet dander and allergens making it ideal for pet owners.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.
Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.
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.
This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.
60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.
The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.
120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.
This unit has an intelligent navigation system which is to enable it to clean multiple floors ranging from carpets to hard floors and tiles.
Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.
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.
Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.
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 does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.
Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.
Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & 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.
68 db - makes some little noise
This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.
With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power
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.
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.
Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.
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.
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.
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 or Amazon Alexa.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.
Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.
This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.
Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.
This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.
You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.
You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.
Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.
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.
This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.
9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.
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.
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Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.
300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums
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.
Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier and block off an opening that is 7 feet wide.
Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 in
5.7 pounds
8.4 lbs
• 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.
• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter
• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.
• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning
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