CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark IQ R101AE VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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9.7
Winner:

Shark IQ R101AE

Reasons to buy Shark IQ R101AE:

  • button icon Self-Empty Base
  • button icon Wi-Fi Connected
  • button icon Holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris
  • button icon Self-cleaning brush roll.
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6.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 880

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :

  • button icon Multi-room cleaning due to its iAdapt Responsive Navigation technology
  • button icon Gently cleans wall edges and corners
  • button icon It automatically docks and recharges
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning function
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101AE

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101AE

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark IQ R101AE

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark IQ R101AE

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark IQ R101AE VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With its small inch body, it is able to get under any furniture to clean.

Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has a new IQ navigation that offers amazing row by row coverage.

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has unbeatable suction as compared to any shark robot vacuum for pick up for large and small debris as well as pet hair on carpets and hard floors.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Designed for Homes with Pets Powerful suction and a re-engineered brush roll combine with a high-efficiency filter that captures pet dander and allergens.

Yes

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has dual edge and corner brushes that dig deep into edges and corners for complete cleaning of dust, dirt and debris.

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Battery life is approximately four hours of runtime when fully charged.

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The initial charging can take up to 6 hours until complete charge.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Navigates to clean multiple floors, ranging from carpets and hard floors and it detects where it has already cleaned and avoids that place to go to other places that need cleaning.

Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has a powerful suction and dual edge brushes which dig deep into carpets thus tackling debris in your carpet.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It has a battery life of 4 hours which makes it suitable for large rooms. It cleans for 4 hours and resumes cleaning right where it stopped after charging if the session was not finished.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It has a self emptying base which serves as a charging dock for the robot as well.

Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It automatically recharges when needed and picks up where it left off when cleaning.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has a powerful mobility and room mapping feature which lets you select which rooms to clean or when to clean them through the app.

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has cliff sensors as well as a home mapping feature which lets you select which rooms to clean or avoid including the stairs or even decks.

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The device is relatively quiet when cleaning unless if it is faulty.

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has a normal and max suction power that can boost from normal to max suction when needed.

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has a high efficiency filter to easily capture and trap dirt and debris.

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It has a room mapping feature that enables it plan the rooms to be cleaned.

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The device has two side sweepers that will do the sweeping for you however it may not be able to mop.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It has a bag less self-empty base.

No

Shark IQ R101AE

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command Roomba 790 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

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The device can be connected to a smart device and controlled with a mobile app.

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The shark IQ is WIFI connected for your convenience.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can schedule cleanings and target specific rooms with the shark clean app or voice control with Alexa.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device can be controlled with voice control with Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The room mapping feature that provides you with the option to select where you want to clean. Makes use of cliff sensors made to detect certain places to clean and stay away from others.

No

Shark IQ R101AE

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The self empty bin holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It has a low profile design that easily reaches under places above its height to clean.

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device has virtual wall modules or boundary strips.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device is designed with a battery capacity of 5200mAh.

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Dustbin has a 30 session cleaning capacity.

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has more common virtual wall modules included in the device.

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

12.9 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Device weighs 6.92 pounds.

Yes

8.4 lbs

Shark IQ R101AE

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• This unit has a light weight design, powerful suction; • It holds up to 30 session worth of dirt and debris. • High efficiency filter system. • Easily schedules cleanings • Automatically resumes cleaning after recharge • Low profile design • Includes virtual wall boundaries

Yes

• Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

CONS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Unit is not entirely silent. • It is hard to remember when to empty the bin since it has a self empty base. • Unit may not be able to mop the floors.

Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

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