Overall Score 7.2
The Shark EZ is a well-recommended robot vacuum that supports an app for easy control, a self-emptying bin, a long battery life, and also offers a wide range of automation features. It works with voice control, Google Home, and Alexa devices, and comes apart easily in case you need to open it up.
The vacuum is decent for bare floors and can clear pet hair and small debris, but it struggles with bulky material, it requires regular cleaning and has high recurring costs since its filters are not washable. It also struggles to climb over obstacles like power cables and you may find it kinda loud while working especially when it's emptying its dustbin.
Shark EZ cleans all floor types, this feature is essential, since different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is advertised able to clean all types of floors, this means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to clean most flooring materials without any limitations.
Shark EZ has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Shark EZ has 3 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums can vary depending on the design of the robot vacuum. Shark EZ has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end models may offer longer warranty periods.
Shark EZ 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 maintain the vacuum's performance. The Shark EZ's dustbin capacity is at 0.2L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it can be emptied. The Shark EZ has twin side brushes, twin side brushes can be beneficial for specific cleaning tasks, as they help the robot vacuum more effectively sweep dirt and debris from corners and along edges.
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 EZ 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 Shark EZ weighs 2.8kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around.
Shark EZ has a width of 340mm, aslo known 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 key as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a space Shark EZ's height measures 89mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with low 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 EZ's battery power is 2450mAh The operating time of the Shark EZ refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. Shark EZ's operating time is 2.4h Shark EZ has a charge time of 3.3h, 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 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. Shark EZ has a power consumption of 36W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. An overheating indicator in a robot vacuum serves many important purposes, making it a very important safety feature.
It helps protect the Shark EZ from damage by detecting when key 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 an operation or when certain conditions occur. Shark EZ has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Self-emptying bins or automatic dirt disposal systems like the Shark EZ, are advanced robot vacuum models that have the ease of use feature to empty their dustbins automatically. This feature allows you to program a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific area in your space, the Shark EZ supports this, which can be really useful for addressing localized messes or high-traffic areas. Shark EZ 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 eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting stuck during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Shark EZ are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. These virtual barriers are typically set up and controlled through 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.
Shark EZ has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your space and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically. Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum states to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum.
Shark EZ has this feature 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. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Shark EZ 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, thus its safety while cleaning.
Shark EZ 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. Shark EZ 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.
