CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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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 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
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 960
Yes

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

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
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

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
Yes

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

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Shark IQ R101

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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 960
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.

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

Shark IQ R101

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
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 seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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