Shark Ion Robot Vacuum 750 Review

The assembly procedure is simple. All you have to do is attach the side brushes into place and plug it into its dock station. The robot's body is made of hard plastic with a matt finish is a solid and sturdy.

It has limited physical automation options and uses random routes to navigate. It has a dustbin capacity that is not remarkable and has no maximum-fill sensor.

Battery life

The Ion Robot 750 offers impressive battery performance, providing 90 minutes of runtime with its highest suction power. It operates in an energy-efficient Eco mode by default and you can switch between this mode and the more robust 'Max' mode using the app. You can also alter various options through the app, including scheduling your robot to clean at a time of day that works best for you. The app's History tab provides you with the full report of each cleaning session, too, so you can check the results of the vacuum and whether it needed to return to its dock for a recharge.

The ION Robot 750 feels well-made and has a long battery lifespan which should allow it to keep most rooms clean without having to return to its dock. However, it can struggle with dirt on carpets with low pile and pet hair, and its automation features are less sophisticated than those of the pricier Shark AI Robot.

The Ion Robot 750 is not particularly maneuverable, and relies on a random path to cover a large space. This can cause it to miss certain areas or often end up going back over the same spot more than once. It can also get stuck in rugs and cords. Although it doesn't have a self-emptying docking station, this robot does take four hours to charge. You can detect when it's charging by observing its two lights, which change from flashing white to solid white when it's fully charged. The app lets you check the battery level that is displayed in a bar graph. You can also utilize the app to design a cleaning schedule and activate extended clean.

Performance on bare Floors

Shark's ION Robot is a straightforward budget model that feels good-made and offers decent battery performance, and does a good job cleaning bare floors. It has issues with carpets with low pile and has a less advanced set of features for automation compared to more expensive Shark models.

It makes use of a Tri-Brush System to tackle dirt dust, debris, and dust from all surfaces including edges and corners. It also works with the SharkClean app and voice control through Alexa or Google Assistant, letting you start and stop cleaning at any time.

In contrast to the smart-pathing iRobot Roomba 675, the ION Robot has mediocre maneuverability and is prone to miss certain places while cleaning others multiple times. Its random pathing may cause it to become stuck under furniture, bump into obstacles like electrical cords, or go through some spots. It also isn't able to remove as much debris from rug surfaces.

The ION Robot can be triggered to clean by pressing a button on its side, and it's also compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home. It also comes with an IR sensor that can detect if the battery is low and then return to its charging station automatically.

The Shark companion app allows you to toggle between three different power settings - the energy-efficient 'Eco mode as well as the default 'Normal mode', and the high suction Max mode. There are physical buttons on top of the device that allow you to select these modes. The vacuum has two side brushes with single-arms to help move debris along the direction of its main brushroll. The top trash button can be used to empty the bin.

Performance on carpets with a low-pile

The Shark ION RV700 Series performs fairly well on carpets with low pile but struggles with pet hair and fine debris. It also has mediocre maneuverability and its rudimentary random pathing navigation system is not efficient at covering an entire area, which could result in it slipping up spots and having to cover them multiple times. While it is able to climb over rug tassels, it can get caught on them and may require a trip around them several times.

It has a tiny dust bin that has to be empty after every cleaning session. It isn't equipped with an indicator that lets you know if it is nearing the point of filling up. This can be annoying in the event that your robot is on standby between scheduled cleaning sessions.

If you're looking for a reliable budget-friendly robot that can give you an effective clean on bare floors and low-pile carpets The Eufy 11S is another option worth considering. It's more convenient to store and more maneuverable than the shark mop robot ION, especially when it comes to carpets that have higher pile. However, it's not equipped with the "Max" power mode that the RV700 is equipped with and its dust bin isn't as big.

Alternately, the iRobot Roomba E5 is much more robust, has a better dirt compartment and is more affordable. It also charges faster than the Shark ION. However, it has a shorter battery life and isn't able to handle rug cleaning as well. It does come with an intelligent app and voice control, however it could make it a bit more effective than the Shark for some users. However, if you're looking for a robot that does a great job of vacuuming without the need for WiFi connectivity and isn't a big deal, then the Shark ION is a decent option.

Performance on high-pile carpet

The Shark ION RV700 Series is capable of picking up fine debris from carpets that are low-pile and also removing pet hair from a small dog bed, but struggles with more substantial debris like cereal crumbs or melting chocolate. It's also not able to remove dirt embedded in wool rugs that are thick, such as a Persian or Kilim rug. In addition, it may become stuck on wires or become caught on the tassels of heavier rugs.

The robot is not very maneuverable, and relies upon random paths to cover its area of coverage instead of mapping out and following Efficient Cleaning With Shark Rv2820Ae Detect Pro routes. This means it will be unable to reach certain areas, while cleaning others multiple times, and it doesn't detect magnetic boundary strips to stop it from entering rooms you don't want to be in.

However, it's easy to control with the SharkClean companion app, which is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa devices. The app allows you to remotely control your vacuum. You can turn it on or off, change its power settings, make it return to the dock, schedule a clean session, etc. You can also create virtual boundary lines to stop the robot from entering rooms that you do not want it to enter.

The app will also inform you how much battery life remains, and whether it's fully charged or in the process of charging. The robot's dustbin, however, is not large, which means you'll need empty it out after every cleaning session. It's also important to change the pre-motor filter as well as the brushroll. Also, you should be sure to check the extension cord frequently for tangled wires or other obstructions in the event that your vacuum is hooked to it. The robotic vacuum can also slide down the stairs if placed too close.

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This is a basic robot that feels well-made, and has an extended battery life. It also does an excellent job of cleaning pet hair and performs well on flooring that is not clean. However, it's not the best at maneuvering itself over obstacles and has a rudimentary navigation system that could cause it to miss certain areas of your home. It also has high recurring costs and requires frequent maintenance.

The eufy RoboVac 11S is a fantastic alternative to this model. It's less expensive, cleans pet hair more effectively on all surfaces, and has a superior performance on carpets with low pile than the Shark ION Robot. It is also easier to store and incurs lower recurring costs. It doesn't come with an automatic base station that removes the debris bin, so you'll need to manually empty it when it's full.

Another option is the iRobot Roomba j7, which has many of the same features similar to the ION Robot but is more expensive. It's more robust and comfortable to use and comes with a larger dust bin and is able to continue cleaning from the point it left off after returning to its dock for charging. It's also able to set boundaries that are virtual to keep it out of certain areas, and comes with an advanced set of automated features.

Like most robotic vacuums, the Shark Ion Robot comes with a companion mobile app which lets you manage its functions and set cleaning times. Its main screen allows you to begin the cleaning process from scratch and change between power settings, and choose between different modes of operation. The application is available on Android and iOS, and it integrates with your smart home devices so that you can turn on certain essential functions by using voice commands.