Neato D8
Overall Score 6.9
Overall Score 6.9
Category | Features | Neato D8 | Shark AV752 |
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COMMONLY ASKED FOR FEATURES | can clean all floor types | ✓ | ✓ |
has mapping and navigation | ✓ | ✗ | |
has an obstacle sensor | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports no-go zones | ✓ | ✗ | |
works with alexa | ✓ | ✓ | |
compatible with google assistant | ✓ | ✓ | |
number of cleaning modes | 3only | 3only | |
warranty period | 1year | 1year | |
DESIGN FEATURES | has included washable filters | ✓ | ✓ |
dustbin capacity | 0.7L | 0.5L | |
has twin side brushes | ✗ | ✓ | |
automatically adjusts its height | ✗ | ✓ | |
indicates when full | ✓ | ✓ | |
weight | 4.7kg | 3kg | |
width | 330mm | 315mm | |
height | 100mm | 90mm | |
CLEANING PERFORMANCE AND POWER FEATURES | battery power | 2,100mAh | 2,500mAh |
operating time | 1.7h | 2h | |
charge time | 3h | 4h | |
has auto-off | ✗ | ✓ | |
has dirt sensor | ✓ | ✓ | |
OTHER FEATURES | has problem area cleaning | ✗ | ✓ |
has carpet detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
support a mobile application | ✓ | ✓ | |
doesn't get stuck | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports virtual barriers | ✓ | ✗ | |
has route mapping | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports auto docking | ✓ | ✓ | |
has anti-fall sensor | ✓ | ✓ | |
can be scheduled | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports wi-fi | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Neato D8 can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms inside your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is stated able to clean all types of floors, this implies that the vacuum is capable to clean flooring materials without any significant issues.
Shark AV752 aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is built to be adaptable, giving best cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. A robot vacuum's ability to generate a digital map of its cleaning space is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the desired space.
This can be used for different situations, e.g. the Neato D8 having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not. Neato D8 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions.
Also, the Shark AV752 has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive understanding of its environment, enabling it 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 of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the Neato D8 is one of them. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up to prevent the robot from entering specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Neato D8 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. Shark AV752 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 AV752. The 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 AV752 is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. The Neato D8 has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums can vary depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. Shark AV752, 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 scenarios.
Neato D8 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end models may give longer warranties. Shark AV752, 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, alongside 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 keep up the vacuum's performance. Shark AV752 comes with washable filters, the advantage of washable filters is that they reusable multiple times, reducing costs 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 needs to be emptied.
The Shark AV752, at 0.5L carries less dirt than the Neato D8 by only 0.2L The dustbin capacity can vary widely among different 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. 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.
Shark AV752 also can indicate when its dustbin is full, for a robot vacuum to indicate that it's full can improve the convenience of owning one since it minimizes the need for constant monitoring. The Neato D8 weighs 4.7kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. The Shark AV752, at 3kg is lighter than the Neato D8 by 1.7kg.
It's important to consider the weight of the vacuum when selecting a model, especially 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 it can effectively 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 space The Shark AV752, at 315mm measures less in width than the Neato D8 by 15mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, reducing 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 low clearance in your home. The Shark AV752, at 90mm measures less in height than the Neato D8 with a difference of 10mm.
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 run on a single charge. Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Neato D8's battery power is 2,100mAh Shark AV752, at mAh2,500 has more battery power than the Neato D8 by A bigger capacity usually means longer battery life which can be of advantage if you have a large room or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete cleaning cycles without frequent interruptions to recharge.
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 be recharged. Neato D8's operating time is 1.7h Shark AV752, 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.
Shark AV752, 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, since 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 space being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle.
You may want to consider buying either the Shark AV752 or Neato D8 If you prefer the ability to automatically adjust the cleaning modes of the robot vacuum based on the level of dirt and debris in your home. Neato D8 has carpet detection, which allows 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 areas with carpets. Such a feature is intended to optimize cleaning performance and also make sure that it adjusts its settings right when cleaning carpets.
Robot vacuums with a carpet detection feature like the Neato D8 and Shark AV752 use sensors for surface detection, enabling them to make required adjustments for efficient cleaning. Neato D8 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Shark AV752 and Neato D8 have mobile application support, mobile apps enhance your 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 becoming trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Neato D8 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the Shark AV752 and Neato D8 have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further eliminate the chances of getting stuck while cleaning.
These 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. Neato D8 has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically.
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 getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both Shark AV752 and Neato D8 support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Neato D8 come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature.
This feature is intended to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety during operation. This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AV752 is key in preventing accidents and keeping 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 enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space. This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean home without the need for manual intervention. Shark AV752 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 AV752 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.