Tikom G8000 Pro can clean all floor types, this feature is essential, as different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is stated as being able to clean all types of floors, this means that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without much limitations.
Shark AI can also clean all floor types, which implies that it too is built to be adaptable, giving best cleaning performance on either carpets or hard floors commonly found in homes. The vacuum's ability to generate a 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.
Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, e.g. the Tikom G8000 Pro having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not. Shark AI also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation states 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 areas to be cleaned leaving out those that aren't. Tikom G8000 Pro has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the Shark AI has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better understanding of its environment, enabling it 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 found on many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and Tikom G8000 Pro is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted spaces that you can set up preventing the robot from accessing specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle. The Shark AI also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in spaces where there are locations that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum.
Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Tikom G8000 Pro are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. Shark AI 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 Tikom G8000 Pro is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
Shark AI too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum. Tikom G8000 Pro has 4 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners can vary depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. The Shark AI, having only 3
has less modes than the Tikom G8000 Pro by only 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to different cleaning challenges.
The Tikom G8000 Pro has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. The Shark AI, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Tikom G8000 Pro. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside any limitations or exclusions that may apply.
The Tikom G8000 Pro 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. Shark AI 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 Tikom G8000 Pro's dustbin capacity is at 0.6L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it can be emptied.
Shark AI, at 0.3L
carries less dirt than the Tikom G8000 Pro with a difference of only 0.3L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among different robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. The Tikom G8000 Pro has twin side brushes, these brushes can be beneficial for specific cleaning tasks, as they help the robot vacuum sweep dirt and debris from corners and along edges. Instead of a single side brush, which is commonly found on many robot vacuums, twin side brushes have two side brushes one on each side of the robot vacuum.
They extend the Shark AI's reach, enabling it to ruffle up and collect dirt and debris from these often-neglected areas. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance. Tikom G8000 Pro adjusts its height to match this demand, 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 notify users when the dirt collection container is full and needs to be emptied. Tikom G8000 Pro supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged thus performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied. The Tikom G8000 Pro weighs 2.8kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability.
The Shark AI, at 3.2kg
weighs more than the Tikom G8000 Pro with a difference of 0.4kg. It's important to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when selecting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Tikom G8000 Pro has a width of 325mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it can effectively clean in one go. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a space
The Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the Tikom G8000 Pro with a difference of 23mm.
A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, reducing the time it takes to clean a room. Tikom G8000 Pro's height measures 78.7mm, here you are looking at the measure 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.
The Shark AI, at 104mm
measures more in height than the Tikom G8000 Pro by 25.3mm. 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 battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.
It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Tikom G8000 Pro's battery power is 2,600mAh
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. Tikom G8000 Pro's operating time is 2h
The Shark AI, at 2h
has the same operating time as the Tikom G8000 Pro
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Tikom G8000 Pro has a charge time of 5h, 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 Shark AI, at 4h
spends lesser time charging than the Tikom G8000 Pro with a difference of only 1h. 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. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home.
Tikom G8000 Pro has a power consumption of 58W, power is measured in watts (W) and changes among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. This feature is designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when certain conditions occur. Tikom G8000 Pro has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Also, Shark AI has this feature, overall, the auto-off feature in a robot vacuum is a valuable addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning process. True, many modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. Such robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and Tikom G8000 Pro is one of those robot vacuums
Self-emptying robot vacuum cleaners like the Tikom G8000 Pro, are modern robot vacuum models that have the ease of use feature to empty their dustbins automatically.
Problem area cleaning enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your space, Tikom G8000 Pro supports this, which can be particularly useful for addressing localized messes or high-traffic areas. Shark AI also supports problem area cleaning, the problem area cleaning feature is a better way to address specific area messes or high-traffic areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire home. Tikom G8000 Pro supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet.
Both the Shark AI and Tikom G8000 Pro have mobile application support, mobile apps enhance your experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum becoming trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Tikom G8000 Pro are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Both the Shark AI and Tikom G8000 Pro have the "anti-stuck" feature, however 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 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 while cleaning. Both Tikom G8000 Pro and Shark AI support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck.
Tikom G8000 Pro has a route mapping feature that enables it to generate a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically. Route mapping is a valuable feature as it makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the Shark AI to adapt to the layout of your space to clean more efficiently and reduce the chance of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum states to provide you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Tikom G8000 Pro supports this feature
Auto-docking is a feature that indicates the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both Shark AI and Tikom G8000 Pro support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention.
Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Tikom G8000 Pro come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is intended to save 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 Shark AI is key in preventing accidents and keeping 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. Tikom G8000 Pro has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your home. This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention.
Shark AI too allows scheduling. Water level adjustments are a feature usually found in both vacuum and mop hybrid models, such as the Tikom G8000 Pro, these are designed to vacuum and mop hard floor surfaces at the same time. Tikom G8000 Pro 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, Shark AI supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
