Shark IQ R101AE VS. iRobot Roomba 980

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

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It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

3300 mAh

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

8.7 pounds

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs