Roborock S7 can clean all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is said to be as being able to clean all types of floors, this means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean several flooring materials without any limitations.
Shark AI 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 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 space.
Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, e.g. the Roborock S7 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of 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 move to the mapped-out areas to be cleaned ignoring those that aren't. Roborock S7 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the Shark AI has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive 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 found on 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 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 rooms 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 designed 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 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 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 number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners can vary 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 different cleaning surfaces.
Roborock S7 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end models may give 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 important 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 determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied.
The Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 0.2L
The dustbin capacity varies 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 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. Battery capacity 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 process. 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 with mopping function models and Roborock S7 is one of those robot vacuums
Roborock S7 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to identify and adapt 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, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Shark AI and Roborock S7 have mobile application support, mobile apps enhance 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 stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roborock S7 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move 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, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck during cleaning.
These 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 especially useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your home and plan efficient cleaning routes.
This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to work 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 chance of missing certain spots. Voice prompts refer to audible messages 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 in robot vacuum cleaners 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 with little or no manual intervention. Modern 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, thus its safety during operation. 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 by ensuring that the vacuum will not fall down a flight of stairs 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 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 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 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.
