Roborock S7 cleans all floor types, this is essential, since different rooms within a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised able to clean all types of floors, this implies that the robot vacuum is capable to clean flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark AI can also clean all floor types, this means that it too is built to be versatile, giving best cleaning results on either carpets or hard floors found in most homes. A vacuum's ability to create a digital map of its cleaning space is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to keep a record of 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. The 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 navigate to the mapped-out areas to be cleaned ignoring those that aren't.
Roborock S7 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's route, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid 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 and preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles. No-go zones is a feature of many robot vacuum cleaners and the Roborock S7 supports this feature.
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. 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 keep off-limits to the robot vacuum. Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roborock S7 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed 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 your robot vacuum. Roborock S7 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed 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 buying a robot vacuum.
The Roborock S7 has 4 cleaning modes, the 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 by only 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning surfaces. Roborock S7 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end models may offer longer warranties.
The Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Roborock S7. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's important to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside any limitations or exclusions that may apply. 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 reusable multiple times, reducing the ongoing cost of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good for the environment. Roborock S7's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied. Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Roborock S7 by only 0.2L
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.
Most 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 important as it determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge.
Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roborock S7's battery power is 5,200mAh
The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged. Roborock S7's operating time is 3h
Shark AI, at 2h
spends less time than the Roborock S7 by 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. This is 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 valuable addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning operations. That's right, most modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum and mop models and Roborock S7 is one of those robot vacuums
Roborock S7 has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adjust to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it moves from hard floors like hardwood to carpeted areas.
Roborock S7 supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Shark AI and Roborock S7 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 chance of the robot vacuum becoming trapped while 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 can vary among different models. Both the Shark AI and Roborock S7 have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further reduce the chances of getting stuck during cleaning. 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 help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning.
Both Roborock S7 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature which enables it to create a map of your space and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves 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 risk of missing certain spots. Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum emits to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Roborock S7 has this feature
Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously 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 Roborock S7 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 Roborock S7 come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is designed to prevent 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 preventing 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. Roborock S7 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space.
This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean home without the need for manual intervention. Shark AI too allows scheduling. Water level adjustments are a feature usually found in both vacuum and mop hybrid models, such as the Roborock S7, which are designed to vacuum and mop hard floor surfaces at the same time.
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 ease and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
