The Shark i Robot Vacuum

The shark I robot vacuum is one of the top mid-range robot vacuums. It's a fantastic vacuum cleaner that comes with some interesting features.

It is capable of cleaning and employs rows-by-row patterns to clean floors. It also does well on rugs and can maneuver over rug tassels.

Features

Shark i is a robot vacuum cleaner with several standout features. Its smart navigation system, as well as its self-emptying dock. Its IQ navigation uses a matrix grid to clean room-by-room, meaning no part of your home is overlooked. It also emptys the dustbin into the baseless bagless after every cleaning.

The I can also be controlled with Amazon Alexa and the SharkClean App, so there's no need for a separate remote. The vacuum also has a button at the top that allows you to control the vacuum.

The app allows you to create a vacuum profile and label it, schedule cleans and look at the history of your cleaning. You can also set virtual boundaries to prevent the i from entering areas it could get stuck in or knock over delicate objects. You can also select different power modes to help save energy when doing tough jobs.

Other notable features include its NeverStuck technology and the grippy wheels that allow it to get over obstacles such as stairs or floor transitions. It is able to recognize and maneuver around obstacles like electrical cords. This is beneficial for pet owners who have small shedding cats or dogs.

The i comes with three power settings: an energy-saving Eco mode, the default Normal mode and a high-power max setting. You can create custom cleaning schedules that are great if you live in a large house that requires frequent cleaning.

It is possible to program it to return to its dock on a regular basis and empty its dustbin. However, you must be vigilant about its battery life since it can overestimate the amount of time left. It could also get confused and restart when you tell it to 'Clean the Home', so you have to be careful when you start or stop it.

Design

The Shark i robot has a elegant design and a classy appearance. Its main drive wheels are covered in rubber treads, which gives it excellent maneuverability. It's small and can be placed under most pieces of furniture. Despite its size, it's able to climb over high-pile rugs and reach under couches.

The robot is equipped with multiple sensors that include boundary and cliff sensors, that permit it to map your house. It also includes a vision module that can detect and avoid obstacles. The app lets you alter the robot's settings, schedule cleaning sessions and view the history of its cleaning. The app is easy to use, but it does not allow you to create virtual no go zones.

While the Shark i Best budget robot vacuum is a good option for bare floors but it has a difficult time picking up large debris like pet hair and can get stuck on surfaces that are cluttered. Its dirt compartment can also get stuffed making it difficult to empty after a cleaning session. The vacuum also doesn't have an auto-emptying dock, which means you'll need to empty its trash bin when it's full.

The battery of the vacuum is short and runs out frequently before it is able to return to its base. It is also a bit loud and the app does not allow you to select particular areas to clean. This is why it should be used in combination with another robot vac, rather than as a standalone machine. However, the value of delegating your vacuuming to an automated machine is evident. The iRobot Roomba, on the other hand, comes with superior mapping and navigation capabilities as well as an auto-emptying dock. It's also a bit cheaper than the Shark i robot.

Cleaning Performance

The Shark IQ vacuums well, even though it's difficult to make use of the robotic sound. It doesn't get lost and retrace its steps like older Shark robots (like the ION 85 or the RV871). The iQ does a fantastic job of mapping your home. It makes maps within the app which lets you label the rooms so that it knows where it is moving.

However, it has to contend with carpets and floors that are not clean. While it is able to pick up small particles, it can be overwhelmed by pet hair and larger items like rice and cereal. The dirt compartment can get full quickly, and its suction power will reduce as it fills. This robot is not suitable for floors that are not bare or carpets with high piles. It also has a tendency to get clogged when it encounters furniture that is tangled or tipped, as well as lingering items like rug tassels, electrical cords, and rug tassels.

It is easy to solve these problems by emptying the bin at the base. It also automatically empties itself into the bin when it's full, which saves you the hassle of emptying the dust bin after each run. The extra-large bin needs to be empty every 30 days, which reduces costs of ownership over the long haul.

You can also make use of the SharkClean app to set different cleaning settings and view the battery life, create a schedule, see your cleaning history, and even create virtual boundaries to prevent it from entering rooms where it might be stuck or hit fragile items. The iQ can also be operated manually by its remote control, which has directions for guiding it around your home.

Battery Life

This robot vacuum has excellent battery performance even in its high-suction mode, 'Max. It can run for up to an hour with this setting, and that's sufficient for most cleaning sessions in most rooms. It also has a more efficient energy-efficient Eco mode that allows for a runtime of more than 160 minutes. This feature is beneficial when you often switch between rooms or are worried about running out of batteries when using the robot.

This robot vacuum also has numerous impressive automation features. Its companion app lets you check its remaining battery life and then send it to a specific room, pause or restart cleaning, and set various power modes. It can also be controlled by voice commands, if own a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa device compatible with it. It comes with physical boundary markers to ensure that the robot is kept away from certain areas.

Although it's maneuverable but it isn't the most maneuverable model. Shark model isn't able to soak up large pieces of debris, particularly when its dirt compartment is stuffed. It also gets stuck on electrical cords and rug tassels. It can also get stuck between the legs and legs of chairs.

Overall overall, the Shark IQ robotic vacuum is an excellent choice for those looking for a basic brookstone robot vacuum with decent mapping capabilities and easy-to-use features. It's not better than the Roborock S7 in most cases. The Roborock S7 is more durable and comes with fewer maintenance requirements. It also incurs lower costs. It recharges faster, has an extended battery life and is more effective on carpets and bare floors.