CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Shark IQ R101AE VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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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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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 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

  • 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
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Shark IQ R101AE VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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 – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Has dual edge and corner brushes that dig deep into edges and corners for complete cleaning of dust, dirt 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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Battery life is approximately four hours of runtime 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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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 all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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 890
Yes

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

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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

QUIET OPERATION

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device has a high efficiency filter to easily capture and trap dirt and 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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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 890
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with 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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

It has a bag less self-empty base.

No

Shark IQ R101AE

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

The shark IQ is WIFI connected for your convenience.

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device can be controlled with voice control with Alexa.

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
Yes

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

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device has virtual wall modules or boundary strips.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device is designed with a battery capacity of 5200mAh.

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Dustbin has a 30 session cleaning capacity.

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Shark IQ R101AE
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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Has more common virtual wall modules included in the device.

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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

12.9 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Device weighs 6.92 pounds.

Yes

8.4 lbs

Shark IQ R101AE

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IQ R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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

• 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 R101AE
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

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