Shark AI 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 cleaner is stated as being able to clean all types of floors, it implies that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to clean flooring materials without any limitations.
Roborock Q7 Max Plus can also clean all floor types, meaning it is designed to be adaptable, giving effective cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets commonly found in homes. The vacuum's ability to create a 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.
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 Roborock Q7 Max Plus also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation involves 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 ignoring those that aren't. Shark AI has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the Roborock Q7 Max Plus has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better 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 of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and Shark AI is one of them. These zones are basicaaly digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up to prevent the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle. The Roborock Q7 Max 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 implies that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The Roborock Q7 Max 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 via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
The Roborock Q7 Max Plus is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. The Shark AI has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums varies widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. Roborock Q7 Max Plus, having only 4
has more modes than the Shark AI by 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to different cleaning floors.
The Shark AI has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. Roborock Q7 Max 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.
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 maintain the vacuum's performance. Roborock Q7 Max Plus comes with washable filters, the good thing about washable filters is that they reusable multiple times, reducing the ongoing cost of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good for the environment. The Shark AI's dustbin capacity is at 0.3L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it can be emptied.
Roborock Q7 Max Plus, at 0.5L
has more capacity than the Shark AI with a difference of 0.2L
The dustbin capacity can vary 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 more effectively 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.
The Roborock Q7 Max Plus, at 3.7kg
weighs more than the Shark AI with a difference of 0.5kg. It's advisable to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when selecting a model, especially 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, refers to 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 space
The Roborock Q7 Max Plus, at 353mm
measures more in width than the Shark AI by 5mm.
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 measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have obstacles with limited clearance in your home.
Roborock Q7 Max Plus, at 95mm
measures less in height than the Shark AI by 9mm. When selecting a robot vacuum, make sure 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 time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged.
Shark AI's operating time is 2h
Roborock Q7 Max Plus, at 3h
lasts more than the Shark AI by 1h
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. The Roborock Q7 Max Plus, at 4h
has the same charge time as the Shark AI.
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 begins its next cleaning cycle. Auto-off is a feature 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.
Also, Roborock Q7 Max Plus has 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 process. Problem area cleaning enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your space, Shark AI supports this, which can be particularly useful for dealing with localized messes or busy areas. The Roborock Q7 Max Plus also supports this feature, the spot cleaning feature is a better way to address specific area messes or busy areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire space.
Shark AI supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Roborock Q7 Max 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 eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting stuck 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 can vary among different models. Both the Roborock Q7 Max 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 eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are typically 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 while cleaning.
Both Shark AI and Roborock Q7 Max Plus support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces with areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. Shark AI has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your space and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically.
Route mapping is an important feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the Roborock Q7 Max Plus to adapt to the layout of your space to work more efficiently and reduce the chance of missing certain spots. 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 Roborock Q7 Max 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 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 Roborock Q7 Max 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 allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean home without the need for manual intervention.
Roborock Q7 Max 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, Roborock Q7 Max Plus supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
