Shark AI cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, as different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is stated able to clean all types of floors, it implies that the vacuum is designed and equipped to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much limitations.
The vacuum's ability to generate a map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the desired space. Mapping and navigation can be used for different situations, e.g.
the Shark AI having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not. The 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 route, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. No-go zones is a feature of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and Shark AI is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up to prevent the robot from entering specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus 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 Shark AI are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. iRobot Roomba i1 Plus 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.
The Shark AI is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets. The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. The Shark AI has 3 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum.
Shark AI 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 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 important to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside 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 washed 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 vacuum can hold before it requires to be emptied. The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 0.4L
has more capacity than the Shark AI with a difference of 0.1L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among different robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean.
The Shark AI has twin side brushes, these brushes can be beneficial 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 portability. iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 4.7kg
weighs more than the Shark AI with a difference of 1.5kg.
It's important to consider the weight of the 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, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum can effectively clean in one go. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a space
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, reducing the time it takes to clean a room.
Shark AI's height measures 104mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with limited clearance in your home. iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 92mm
measures less in height than the Shark AI by 12mm.
When choosing a robot vacuum, make sure that the robot vacuum can fit under the furniture and navigate effectively in your living space without getting stuck or causing damage. The operating time of the Shark AI refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to be recharged. Shark AI's operating time is 2h
The iRobot Roomba i1 Plus, at 1.25h
spends less time than the Shark AI by 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 by 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.
This feature is designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation or when specific conditions occur. Shark AI has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Problem area cleaning enables you to instruct a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your home, Shark AI supports this, which can be really useful for dealing with localized messes or busy areas.
iRobot Roomba i1 Plus also supports problem area cleaning, the spot cleaning feature is a better way to deal with specific area messes or busy areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire home. Shark AI supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus and Shark AI 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 intended to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum getting 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, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus and Shark AI have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further reduce the chances of getting stuck while cleaning.
These virtual barriers are set up and controlled via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to enable 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, the ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles. Shark AI has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your home 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 makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus to adapt to the layout of your space to work more efficiently and reduce the risk of missing certain spots. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both iRobot Roomba i1 Plus and Shark AI support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure 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 designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation.
This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot Roomba i1 Plus is key in avoiding accidents and protecting 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. Shark AI has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working.
The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean home with little or no 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 improves the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
