iRobot Roomba 694 cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is said to be as being able to clean all floor types, it means that the robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is built to be versatile, providing best cleaning results on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. iRobot Roomba 694 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid 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, enabling it to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room and preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
No-go zones is a feature found on many robot vacuum cleaners and iRobot Roomba 694 is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up preventing the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle. The Shark AI also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in homes where there are locations that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum.
Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba 694 are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed 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 your robot vacuum. iRobot Roomba 694 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
Shark AI is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. iRobot Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies widely depending on the design of the robot vacuum. Shark AI, having only 3
has more modes than the iRobot Roomba 694 with a difference of 2
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning surfaces.
The iRobot Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may give longer warranty periods. Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of iRobot Roomba 694. When considering 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.
The iRobot Roomba 694's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it can be emptied. The Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the iRobot 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.
iRobot Roomba 694 can adjust its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when transitioning to a carpet to allow for effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to make sure the brushes make good contact. The iRobot Roomba 694 weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around. The Shark AI, at 3.2kg
is lighter than the iRobot Roomba 694 with a difference of 0.2kg.
It's advisable to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when getting a model, especially if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
iRobot 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 properly clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a space
The Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba 694 by 8mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, reducing the time it takes to clean a room.
iRobot 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 obstacles with low clearance in your home. The Shark AI, at 104mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba 694 by 4mm.
When selecting a robot vacuum, make sure that the robot vacuum can go 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 operate on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba 694's battery power is 2,100mAh
The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
iRobot Roomba 694's operating time is 3h
Shark AI, at 2h
spends less time than the iRobot 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. iRobot 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 iRobot Roomba 694 with a difference of 1h.
Charge time is an important factor to consider when choosing a robot vacuum, since it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum is ready for its next cleaning cycle. The operating power consumption of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home. iRobot Roomba 694 has a power consumption of 33W, power is often measured in watts (W) and can vary 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 certain conditions occur. iRobot 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 key addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning process.
iRobot Roomba 694 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. Problem area cleaning enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific spot in your home, iRobot Roomba 694 supports this, which can be really useful for dealing with localized messes or high-traffic areas. The Shark AI also supports problem area cleaning, the spot cleaning feature is a convenient way to address specific area messes or high-traffic areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire home.
iRobot Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it moves from hard floors like tile to carpets. iRobot Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Shark AI and iRobot Roomba 694 have mobile application support, this enhances the user experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities.
This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the Shark AI and iRobot Roomba 694 have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further eliminate the chances of getting stuck while cleaning.
These virtual barriers are set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning. Both iRobot Roomba 694 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces with areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Shark AI and iRobot Roomba 694 support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba 694 come having an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is designed to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety while cleaning.
This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI is key in avoiding accidents and keeping the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind by ensuring that the vacuum will not fall off a ledge during its cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba 694 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working.
This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention. Shark AI too can be scheduled. iRobot 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 enhances the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
