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. When a robot vacuum is advertised as being able to clean all types of floors, it means that the vacuum is capable to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is built to be versatile, providing best 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 route, 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 better understanding of its surroundings, making it possible 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 of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the 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. Shark AI also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in rooms where there are locations that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roomba 694 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. 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 through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found 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. The Roomba 694 has 1 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums can vary widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. The Shark AI, having only 3
has more modes than the Roomba 694 by 2
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to different cleaning challenges.
The Roomba 694 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end models may offer longer warranties. The Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Roomba 694. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's important 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 can be emptied. The 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 robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should be based 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.
The Roomba 694 adjusts its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving 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 generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability 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 robot vacuum when choosing a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Roomba 694 has a width of 340mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it can effectively clean in one go. 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, reducing the time it takes to clean a room.
Roomba 694's height measures 100mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home. The Shark AI, at 104mm
measures more in height than the 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), 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 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. 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, 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. 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.
This feature is 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 supports 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 process.
Roomba 694 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the room being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. This feature enables you to program a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular area in your home, Roomba 694 supports this, which can be particularly useful for addressing localized messes or busy areas. The Shark AI also supports this feature, the problem area cleaning feature is a better way to address specific area messes or high-traffic areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire space.
Roomba 694 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adjust to different floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to carpets. Roomba 694 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Shark AI and 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 eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum becoming trapped during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 694 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the Shark AI and Roomba 694 have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further reduce the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning.
These virtual barriers are typically set up and controlled via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning. Both Roomba 694 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. 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 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. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba 694 come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety during operation.
This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI is essential in preventing accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind knowing that the vacuum will not fall off a ledge 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 automatically start working.
The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean home 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, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
