CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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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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8.4
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7 :

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark IQ R101 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

Shark IQ R101

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 i7
Yes

You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

Shark IQ R101

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 i7
Yes

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

Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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 a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

5.7 pounds

Yes

7.45 pounds

Shark IQ R101

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

Shark IQ R101
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

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