Roborock S7 cleans all floor types, this feature is essential, as different rooms within a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is stated as being able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without any limitations.
Shark AI can also clean all floor types, this means that it too is built to be versatile, providing effective cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. The robot vacuum's ability to create a 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 space.
Mapping and navigation can be used for different situations, e.g. 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 cleaning area.
Mapping and navigation often go hand in hand to help the vacuum navigate to the mapped-out areas to be cleaned leaving out those that aren't. Roborock S7 has an obstacle sensor, this 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, enabling it 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 Roborock S7 supports this feature. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up preventing the robot from entering 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 spaces where there are locations that you want to keep off-limits to the robot vacuum.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roborock S7 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The 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. The Roborock S7 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets.
The Shark AI is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. Roborock S7 has 4 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums can vary widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. The Shark AI, having only 3
has less modes than the Roborock S7 by only 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning floors.
Roborock S7 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 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 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.
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 keep up 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 costs of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good for the environment. The Roborock S7's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds 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 can vary widely among robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend 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 run 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 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. The 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, as it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum begins 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 measured in watts (W) and changes 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. That's right, many modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming.
Such 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, this enables the vacuum to identify and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to areas with carpets. Roborock S7 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 AI and Roborock S7 have mobile application support, this enhances your 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 trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roborock S7 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate 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 becoming stuck during cleaning.
These virtual barriers are set up and managed via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed 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, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your space and schedule efficient cleaning routes.
This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically. Route mapping is an important feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the Shark AI to adapt to the layout of your space to work more efficiently and minimize the risk of missing certain spots. Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum emits to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum.
Roborock S7 has this feature
Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain 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 ensures that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Roborock S7 come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to save 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 key 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.
Roborock S7 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean home with little or no 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 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 ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
