Roborock S7 cleans all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms inside 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 means that the vacuum is capable to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much limitations.
Shark AI can also clean all floor types, which implies that it too is built to be versatile, giving best cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. A robot vacuum's ability to create 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 different situations, for example the Roborock S7 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. The Shark AI also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation states how the robot vacuum moves around the cleaning area. Mapping and navigation often go hand in hand to help the vacuum move to the mapped-out spaces to be cleaned leaving out those that aren't.
Roborock S7 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's path, 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 environment, 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 the Roborock S7 supports this feature.
These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up to prevent 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 spaces where there are areas 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.
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 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 found on smartphones and tablets. 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 supported 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 by 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, 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 important to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, as well as 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 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 costs of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good environmentally. Roborock S7's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it can 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 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 alert 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 which means 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.
It 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 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 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 by 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. 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 supports 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, 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, this enables the vacuum to identify and adjust to different floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to carpeted areas.
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 the user experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to reduce the likelihood 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 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 can help further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. Virtual barriers are set up and controlled via 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 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 encounter obstacles. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature that enables it to generate a map of your space and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically.
Route mapping is a valuable feature as it makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the Shark AI to adapt to the layout of your space to work more efficiently and minimize the chance 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 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 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 keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Roborock S7 come having an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is designed to prevent 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 avoiding accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind by ensuring 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 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 commonly 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 improves the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
