Overall Score 8.5
Shark AV2501S cleans all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms inside your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is said to be able to clean all floor types, it means that the robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without any limitations.
The vacuum's ability to generate 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 space. This can be used for several purposes, e.g.
the Shark AV2501S having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. Shark AV2501S has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Shark AV2501S 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 AV2501S 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. The Shark AV2501S has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the design of the robot vacuum. The Shark AV2501S has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end models may offer longer warranties.
Shark AV2501S 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. Shark AV2501S's dustbin capacity is at 0.8L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it can be emptied. Shark AV2501S has twin side brushes, twin side brushes can be useful for specific cleaning tasks, since they help the robot vacuum more effectively sweep dirt and debris from corners and along edges.
Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance. Shark AV2501S can adjust its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when transitioning to a carpet to enable effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to make sure the brushes make good contact. 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.
Shark AV2501S supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged which means performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied. Shark AV2501S weighs 3.1kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. Shark AV2501S has a width of 348mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum 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 Shark AV2501S's height measures 104mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with limited clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is important as it determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.
It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Shark AV2501S's battery power is 2500mAh 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 return to its charging dock for recharging. Shark AV2501S's operating time is 1.5h Shark AV2501S 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. An overheating indicator in a robot vacuum serves many key purposes, making it a very important safety feature.
It helps protect the Shark AV2501S from damage by sensing when critical components, such as the motor or battery, are operating at temperatures that are dangerous. This feature is designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when specific conditions occur. Shark AV2501S has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Shark AV2501S has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. Self-emptying bins or automatic dirt disposal systems like the Shark AV2501S, are modern robot vacuum models that have a convenient feature to empty their dustbins automatically. This feature enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your space, Shark AV2501S supports this, which can be particularly useful for dealing with particular area messes or high-traffic areas.
Shark AV2501S has carpet detection, this enables the vacuum to identify and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, specifically recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like hardwood to carpeted areas. Shark AV2501S supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum getting trapped while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Shark AV2501S 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. These virtual barriers are typically set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go during cleaning. Shark AV2501S has a route mapping feature which enables it to create a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes.
This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically. Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum emits to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. Shark AV2501S 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 predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Shark AV2501S come having an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety while cleaning. Shark AV2501S has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working.
Shark AV2501S 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.
