Roborock S7 cleans all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised able to clean all floor types, it means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean flooring materials without any significant issues.
Shark AI aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is built to be adaptable, giving effective cleaning performance on either carpets or hard floors found in most homes. A 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 space.
Mapping and navigation can be used for different situations, e.g. the Roborock S7 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. Shark AI also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation states 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 way, this allwos 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 comprehensive understanding of its environment, 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 Roborock S7 is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up to prevent 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 homes where there are areas 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 added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. The Shark AI can also work with Amazon Alexa, keep in mind that you will require 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, enabling you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
The Shark AI 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 cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums varies widely depending on the make and model 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 surfaces.
The Roborock S7 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may give 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 cleaned to keep up 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 environmentally. The Roborock S7's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it can be emptied.
Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 0.2L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among 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. Roborock S7 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged which means 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 a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. Roborock S7's operating time is 3h
The 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 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 typically measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when certain conditions occur.
Roborock S7 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Also, Shark AI supports 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 process. That's right, most modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming.
Such 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, which allows the vacuum to identify and adapt to different floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions 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, this enhances 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 becoming trapped during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roborock S7 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 AI and Roborock S7 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 getting stuck while cleaning.
Virtual barriers are typically set up and controlled 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 Roborock S7 and Shark AI support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces with areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature that 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 reduce the possibility of missing certain spots. Voice prompts are notifications that the vacuum states to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum.
Roborock S7 supports this feature
Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to 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 makes sure that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Roborock S7 come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature.
This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI 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.
Roborock S7 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your home. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space 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, these 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 usage, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
