Roomba 694 can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms inside your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, it implies that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, which implies that it too is built to be versatile, giving effective cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the Shark AI has an obstacle sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive understanding of its surroundings, making it possible to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room thus avoiding damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
No-go zones is a feature found on many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the Roomba 694 supports this feature. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up preventing the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle. Shark AI also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in rooms where there are areas that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum.
Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roomba 694 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. The Shark AI can also work with Amazon Alexa, keep in mind that you will need an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with Shark AI. The Roomba 694 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets.
Shark AI too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. The Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the design of the robot vacuum. Shark AI, having only 3
has more modes than the Roomba 694 by 2
Robot vacuum manufacturers may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning scenarios.
Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Roomba 694. When thinking of buying a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, as well as any limitations or exclusions that may apply.
Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it requires to be emptied. Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Roomba 694 with a difference of only 0.1L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among different robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance.
Roomba 694 can adjust its height to match this demand, for example, it may raise itself slightly when transitioning to a carpet to enable effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to make sure the brushes make good contact. The Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability. The Shark AI, at 3.2kg
is lighter than the Roomba 694 with a difference of 0.2kg.
It's important to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when getting a model, especially if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it can effectively clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a room
Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the Roomba 694 with a difference of 8mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room.
Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The Shark AI, at 104mm
measures more in height than the Roomba 694 with a difference of 4mm.
When choosing a robot vacuum, ensure that the robot vacuum can fit under the furniture and navigate effectively in your living space without getting stuck or causing damage. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is important as it determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roomba 694's battery power is 2,100mAh
The operating time of the Roomba 694 refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged.
Roomba 694's operating time is 3h
Shark AI, at 2h
spends less time than the Roomba 694 by only 1h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Roomba 694 has a charge time of 3h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle. The Shark AI, at 4h
charges for longer than the Roomba 694 by 1h.
Charge time is an important factor to consider when choosing a robot vacuum, as it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum is ready for its next cleaning cycle. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home. Roomba 694 has a power consumption of 33W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and changes among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors.
Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when specific conditions occur. Roomba 694 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Also, Shark AI has this feature, overall, the auto-off feature in a robot vacuum is a valuable addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning operations.
Roomba 694 has a dirt sensor, these are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. This feature allows you to program a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific area in your home, the Roomba 694 supports this, which can be particularly useful for addressing localized messes or busy areas. The Shark AI also supports problem area cleaning, the problem area cleaning feature is a better way to deal with specific area messes or high-traffic areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire space.
Roomba 694 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to identify and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it moves from hard floors like hardwood to carpeted areas. Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Shark AI and Roomba 694 have mobile application support, mobile apps enhance your experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities.
This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum becoming stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the Shark AI and Roomba 694 have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further reduce the chances of getting stuck during cleaning.
These virtual barriers are typically set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning. Both Roomba 694 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Shark AI and Roomba 694 support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba 694 come having an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety while cleaning.
This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI is key in preventing accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind knowing that the vacuum will not fall down a flight of stairs during its cleaning cycle. Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space.
This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention. Shark AI too allows scheduling. Roomba 694 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring.
Also, Shark AI supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity improves the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum use, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
