Neato D8 cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised as being able to clean all types of floors, it means that the robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean several flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark EZ aslo cleans all floor types, which implies that it too is built to be versatile, providing effective cleaning performance on either carpets or hard floors found in most homes. A robot vacuum's ability to create a digital map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the desired space.
Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, 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, 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 EZ has an obstacle sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive 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. No-go zones is a feature found on many robot vacuum cleaners and Neato D8 is one of them. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up preventing the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
Most 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 controlled using voice commands. The 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. Neato D8 has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums can vary depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
The Shark EZ, 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 different cleaning challenges. The Neato D8 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may give longer warranty periods. Shark EZ, 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. 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 cleaned to keep up the vacuum's performance. Shark EZ comes with washable filters, the advantage of washable filters is that they reusable multiple times, reducing the ongoing cost of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good for the environment.
The Neato D8's dustbin capacity is at 0.7L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it can be emptied. Shark EZ, at 0.2L
carries less dirt than the Neato D8 with a difference of only 0.5L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should depend 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 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 thus performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied. Shark EZ also can indicate when its dustbin is full, for a robot vacuum to show that it's full can improve the convenience of owning one since it reduces the need for constant monitoring. Neato D8 weighs 4.7kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability.
The Shark EZ, at 2.8kg
is lighter than the Neato D8 by 1.9kg. It's advisable to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when getting 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 properly clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room
The Shark EZ, at 340mm
measures more in width than the Neato D8 by 10mm.
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 obstacles with low clearance in your home.
The Shark EZ, at 89mm
measures less in height than the Neato D8 by 11mm. 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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.
It is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Neato D8's battery power is 2,100mAh
The Shark EZ, at mAh2,450
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 home or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete operations without frequent interruptions to recharge. The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. Neato D8's operating time is 1.7h
Shark EZ, at 2.4h
lasts more than the Neato D8 by 0.7h
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 EZ, at 3.3h
charges for longer than the Neato D8 by 0.3h. 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, these 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 operation. Neato D8 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to detect and adjust to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it moves from hard floors like tile to carpeted areas. Neato D8 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet.
Both the Shark EZ 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 intended to reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting trapped during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Neato D8 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Both the Shark EZ 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 eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. Virtual barriers are set up and managed through 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 EZ support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for homes having 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 makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the Shark EZ to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the risk 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 EZ 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 without requiring manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Neato D8 come having an "cliff detection" 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 EZ is essential in avoiding accidents and keeping 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.
Neato D8 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your home. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention. Shark EZ too can be scheduled.
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 EZ supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity improves the convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
