Roborock S7 cleans all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms inside 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 means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean most flooring materials without any limitations.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, which implies that it too is built to be adaptable, providing effective cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. The robot vacuum's ability to generate a digital map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the desired space.
This can be used for several purposes, for example the Roborock S7 having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. Shark AI also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation defines how the robot vacuum moves around the space. Mapping and navigation often go hand in hand to help the vacuum navigate to the mapped-out spaces to be cleaned ignoring those that aren't.
Roborock S7 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, 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 surroundings, 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 of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and Roborock S7 supports this feature.
These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up to prevent the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle. The Shark AI also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in homes where there are locations that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum. Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roborock S7 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 need an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with Shark AI. Roborock S7 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 always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum.
The Roborock S7 has 4 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums can vary widely depending on the design of the robot vacuum. The Shark AI, having only 3
has less modes than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning scenarios. The Roborock S7 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end models may offer longer warranties.
Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Roborock S7. 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 Roborock S7 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 maintain 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 environmentally. The Roborock S7's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it can be emptied. The Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Roborock S7 by only 0.2L
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.
Many robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to notify users when the dirt collection container is full and needs to be emptied. Roborock S7 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged thus performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge.
It is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roborock S7's battery power is 5,200mAh
The operating time of the Roborock S7 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. Roborock S7's operating time is 3h
Shark AI, at 2h
spends less time than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 1h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Roborock S7 has a charge time of 5h, 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
spends lesser time charging than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 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. The operating power consumption of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home.
Roborock S7 has a power consumption of 68W, 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 an operation or when specific conditions occur. Roborock S7 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Also, Shark AI has this feature, overall, the auto-off feature in a robot vacuum is a key addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning operations. True, most modern robot vacuum cleaners have the capability to mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and Roborock S7 is one of those robot vacuums
Roborock S7 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to detect and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it moves from hard floors like hardwood to carpets.
Roborock S7 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 Roborock S7 have mobile application support, mobile apps enhance 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 during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Roborock S7 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 AI and Roborock S7 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 getting stuck during cleaning. These virtual barriers are typically set up and controlled via 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 during cleaning.
Both Roborock S7 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes with areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature that enables it to generate a map of your home and schedule 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 home to work more efficiently and reduce the possibility of missing certain spots. Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum states to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Roborock S7 supports this feature
Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Shark AI and Roborock S7 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. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Roborock S7 come having an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation.
This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI is essential in avoiding accidents and protecting 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. Roborock S7 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space.
This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention. Shark AI too can be scheduled. Water level adjustments are a feature usually found in both vacuum and mop hybrid models, such as the Roborock S7, these are designed to vacuum and mop hard floor surfaces simultaneously.
Roborock S7 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 convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
