iRobot Roomba Combo Essential can clean all floor types, this feature is essential, as different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is said to be able to clean all types of floors, it means that the vacuum is capable to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much limitations.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, this means that it too is built to be adaptable, giving effective cleaning performance on either carpets or hard floors found in most homes. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, this allwos 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 environment, 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.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means 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 require an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with your robot vacuum. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has 2 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. The Shark AI, having only 3
has more modes than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to different cleaning challenges.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may offer longer warranty periods. The Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of iRobot Roomba Combo Essential. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside any limitations or exclusions that may apply.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied. The Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by only 0.1L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among different robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential weighs 2.8kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability.
The Shark AI, at 3.2kg
weighs more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 0.4kg. It's advisable to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when getting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a width of 330mm, 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 duration it takes to clean a room
Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 18mm.
A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's height measures 80mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home.
Shark AI, at 104mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 24mm. When selecting 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge.
Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's battery power is 1,800mAh
The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's operating time is 1.2h
The Shark AI, at 2h
lasts more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 0.8h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a charge time of 2h, 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 Combo Essential with a difference of 2h. 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 begins its next cleaning cycle. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a power consumption of 33W, power is typically 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. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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. True, many modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. Such robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is one of those robot vacuums
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a dirt sensor, these 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 operation.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 chance of the robot vacuum getting trapped while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the Shark AI and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further reduce the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are set up and controlled 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 Combo Essential 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. Voice prompts are notifications that the vacuum states to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this feature
Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Shark AI and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 iRobot Roomba Combo Essential come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is intended 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 mitigating accidents and keeping the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind by ensuring that the vacuum will not fall down a flight of stairs during its cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working.
The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean home without the need for manual intervention. Shark AI too can be scheduled. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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 use, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
