Tikom G8000 Pro can clean all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since 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 robot vacuum is capable to effectively clean several flooring materials without much significant issues.
Shark AI can also clean all floor types, this means that it too is built to be versatile, giving best cleaning performance on either carpets or hard floors found in most homes. A vacuum's ability to generate a digital map of its cleaning space 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 Tikom G8000 Pro having the mapping feature can dedicate 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, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the Shark AI has an obstacle sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive understanding of its surroundings, making it possible to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room thus avoiding damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
No-go zones is a feature found on many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and the Tikom G8000 Pro supports this feature. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up to prevent 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 rooms where there are areas that you want to restrict access to the robot vacuum.
Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Tikom G8000 Pro are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. The 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 Shark AI. 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 found on smartphones and tablets.
Shark AI is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. The Tikom G8000 Pro has 4 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums can vary widely 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 may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning surfaces.
Tikom G8000 Pro has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranty periods. 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.
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 washed to keep up the vacuum's performance. Shark AI comes with washable filters, the good thing about washable filters is that they can be cleaned and reused multiple times, reducing costs of replacing disposable filters, plus it's also good environmentally. The Tikom G8000 Pro's dustbin capacity is at 0.6L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot 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 robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. Tikom G8000 Pro has twin side brushes, these 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. 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, allowing it to ruffle up and collect dirt and debris from these hard to clean areas. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance. The Tikom G8000 Pro adjusts its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving to a carpet to enable effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to ensure the brushes make good contact.
Most robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to notify users when the dustbin 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 for easy maneuverability and portability.
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 robot vacuum when choosing 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, is the width of the area that it can properly clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a room
The Shark AI, at 348mm
measures more in width than the Tikom G8000 Pro by 23mm.
A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room. Tikom G8000 Pro's height measures 78.7mm, here you are considering the measure from the bottom to its highest point. Height is an important 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 with a difference of 25.3mm. When selecting a robot vacuum, ensure 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 important as it 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 battery 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.
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. 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.
Tikom G8000 Pro has a power consumption of 58W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and changes among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation 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 supports 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 operations. True, many modern robot vacuum cleaners have the capability to mop floors in addition to vacuuming. Such robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum and mop models and Tikom G8000 Pro is one of those robot vacuums
Self-emptying robot vacuum cleaners like the Tikom G8000 Pro, are advanced robot vacuum models that have a convenient feature to empty their dustbins automatically.
This feature allows you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your space, the Tikom G8000 Pro supports this, which can be particularly useful for addressing localized messes or busy areas. The Shark AI also supports problem area cleaning, 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 home. Tikom G8000 Pro supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet.
Both the Shark AI and Tikom G8000 Pro 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 designed to eliminate the likelihood 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 trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Both the Shark AI and Tikom G8000 Pro have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are typically set up and managed via 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. Both Tikom G8000 Pro and Shark AI support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles.
Tikom G8000 Pro 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 Shark AI to adapt to the layout of your space to work more efficiently and reduce the risk of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum states to give you information on the different states of the vacuum. Tikom G8000 Pro has this feature
Auto-docking is a feature that refers to 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 maintains 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 "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. This safety feature that is also available on the Shark AI is key in avoiding accidents and keeping the robot vacuum from damage.
It gives you peace of mind by ensuring that the vacuum will not fall off a ledge during its cleaning cycle. Tikom G8000 Pro has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space. This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention.
Shark AI too can be scheduled. Water level adjustments are a feature usually found in both vacuum and mop hybrid models, such as the Tikom G8000 Pro, which 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 improves the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
