Neato D8 can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms within a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, it implies that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean most flooring materials without much limitations.
Shark AI can also clean all floor types, which implies that it too is designed to be adaptable, providing effective cleaning results on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. The vacuum's ability to create a map of its cleaning space is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the space.
Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, e.g. the Neato D8 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not. The Shark AI also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation defines how the robot vacuum moves around the cleaning area.
Mapping and navigation often go hand in hand to help the vacuum move to the mapped-out spaces to be cleaned leaving out those that aren't. Neato D8 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the Shark AI has this 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 avoiding damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
No-go zones is a feature of many robot vacuum cleaners and Neato D8 supports this feature. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up preventing the robot from entering 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 keep off-limits to the robot vacuum.
Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Neato D8 are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be integrated with 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. Neato D8 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
The Shark AI is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. Neato D8 has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners can vary depending on the design of the robot vacuum. Shark AI, having only 3
has the same number of cleaning modes as the Neato D8
Robot vacuum manufacturers may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning floors.
Neato D8 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Neato D8. 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.
The Neato D8 has washable filters, these are designed to capture dust, dirt, and fine particles during the cleaning process and can be easily removed and washed to keep up the vacuum's performance. Shark AI comes with washable filters, the advantage of washable filters is that they can be cleaned and reused multiple times, reducing the ongoing cost of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good for the environment. Neato D8's dustbin capacity is at 0.7L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it can be emptied.
The Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Neato D8 by only 0.4L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should be based on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. Most robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to alert users when the dirt collection container is full and needs to be emptied. Neato D8 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged which means performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied.
Neato D8 weighs 4.7kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability. Shark AI, at 3.2kg
is lighter than the Neato D8 by 1.5kg. It's important 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
Neato D8 has a width of 330mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum 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 room
Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the Neato D8 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. Neato D8's height measures 100mm, here you are looking at the measure from the bottom to its highest point.
Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with limited clearance in your home. Shark AI, at 104mm
measures more in height than the Neato D8 with a difference of 4mm. When choosing a robot vacuum, ensure 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), Neato D8's battery power is 2,100mAh
The operating time of the Neato D8 refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. Neato D8's operating time is 1.7h
Shark AI, at 2h
lasts more than the Neato D8 by 0.3h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals.
Neato D8 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 Neato D8 with a difference of 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 begins its next cleaning cycle.
Neato D8 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the space being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. Neato D8 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. Neato D8 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 Neato D8 have mobile application support, this enhances your experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Neato D8 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Both the Shark AI and Neato D8 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 getting stuck during cleaning. Virtual barriers are set up and controlled via 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 Neato D8 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for spaces with areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles.
Neato D8 has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically. Route mapping is a valuable feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the Shark AI to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the possibility of missing certain spots.
Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to 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 Neato D8 support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Neato D8 come having an "anti-fall" feature.
This feature is intended to save 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 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.
Neato D8 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your home. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean space without the need for manual intervention. Shark AI too allows scheduling.
Neato D8 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 convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
