Neato D8 cleans all floor types, this feature is essential, as different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, it implies that the robot vacuum is capable to clean flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is designed to be adaptable, giving best cleaning results on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. A vacuum's ability to generate a map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the space.
This can be used for different situations, e.g. the Neato D8 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. Shark AI also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation involves how the robot vacuum moves around the space.
Mapping and navigation often go hand in hand to help the vacuum move to the mapped-out spaces to be cleaned ignoring those that aren't. Neato D8 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's way, 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 environment, making it possible to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room thus preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
No-go zones is a feature found on many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the Neato D8 is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted areas 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 spaces 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 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. Neato D8 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.
The Shark AI too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. The Neato D8 has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the design of the robot vacuum. The 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 surfaces.
Neato D8 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end brands may give longer warranty periods. The Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Neato D8. 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.
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 cleaned to maintain the vacuum's performance. Shark AI comes with washable filters, the good thing about washable filters is that they reusable 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, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it can be emptied.
Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Neato D8 by only 0.4L
The dustbin capacity can vary 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. Many robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to notify users when the dustbin is full and needs to be emptied. Neato D8 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged thus performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied.
Neato D8 weighs 4.7kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and carrying around. Shark AI, at 3.2kg
is lighter than the Neato D8 by 1.5kg. It's advisable to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when selecting 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, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly clean in one go.
The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a room
The Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the Neato D8 by 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 considering the measure 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 Neato D8 by 4mm. When selecting 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Neato D8'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 return to its charging dock for recharging. Neato D8's operating time is 1.7h
The Shark AI, at 2h
lasts more than the Neato D8 with a difference of 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. The Shark AI, at 4h
charges for longer than the Neato D8 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.
Neato D8 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. 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 tile to areas with carpets. Neato D8 supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet.
Both the Shark AI and Neato D8 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 getting stuck during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Neato D8 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 Neato D8 have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are typically 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 Neato D8 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for spaces with areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck.
Neato D8 has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your home and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to clean 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 space to work more efficiently and reduce the possibility of missing certain spots.
Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain 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 ensures that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Neato D8 come having an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI is essential in mitigating 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 space. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean space with little or no 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 ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
