Shark AI can clean all floor types, this feature is essential, as different rooms inside a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is stated as being able to clean all types of floors, it means that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean flooring materials without any significant issues.
A vacuum's ability to create a digital map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the desired space. This can be used for different situations, for example the Shark AI having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not.
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus 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 spaces to be cleaned leaving out those that aren't. Shark AI 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 thus avoiding collisions.
No-go zones is a feature of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the Shark AI supports this feature. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up to prevent the robot from entering specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba i1 Plus also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in rooms where there are locations that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Shark AI are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus 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. The Shark AI 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.
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. Shark AI has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. Shark AI has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may offer longer warranty periods.
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Shark AI. When thinking of buying a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, as well as any limitations or exclusions that may apply. The Shark AI 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's dustbin capacity is at 0.3L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it can be emptied. The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 0.4L
has more capacity than the Shark AI by 0.1L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among different 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. Shark AI has twin side brushes, these brushes can be useful for certain cleaning tasks, since they help the robot vacuum sweep dirt and debris from corners and along edges.
The Shark AI weighs 3.2kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around. iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 4.7kg
weighs more than the Shark AI by 1.5kg. It's important to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when getting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Shark AI has a width of 348mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that it can effectively clean in a single pass.
The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 338mm
measures less in width than the Shark AI with a difference of 10mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room. Shark AI's height measures 104mm, here you are looking at the measure from the bottom to its highest point.
Height is an important consideration, especially if you have obstacles with limited clearance in your home. The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 92mm
measures less in height than the Shark AI with a difference of 12mm. When choosing a robot vacuum, ensure that the robot vacuum can go under the furniture and navigate effectively in your living space without getting stuck or causing damage.
The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to be recharged. Shark AI's operating time is 2h
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 1.25h
spends less time than the Shark AI with a difference of only 0.75h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Shark AI has a charge time of 4h, 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.
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 2.5h
spends lesser time charging than the Shark AI with a difference of only 1.5h. 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 is ready for its next cleaning cycle. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when certain conditions occur.
Shark AI has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Problem area cleaning allows you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your home, the Shark AI supports this, which can be particularly useful for dealing with localized messes or high-traffic areas. iRobot Roomba i1 Plus also supports problem area cleaning, the spot cleaning feature is a convenient way to address specific area messes or high-traffic areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire home.
Shark AI 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 iRobot Roomba i1 Plus and Shark AI 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 intended to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum becoming trapped during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Shark AI are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus and Shark AI have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further reduce the chances of getting stuck during cleaning. 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 during cleaning.
Both Shark AI and iRobot Roomba i1 Plus support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Shark AI has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically.
Route mapping is an important feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus to adapt to the layout of your space to clean more efficiently and reduce the chance of missing certain spots. Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both iRobot Roomba i1 Plus and Shark AI 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.
Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Shark AI 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 while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus is key in mitigating accidents and keeping 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. Shark AI has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working. This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean space without the need for manual intervention.
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus too can be scheduled. Shark AI 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, iRobot Roomba i1 Plus supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
