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The Shark i Robot VacuumThe Shark i robot vacuum is a fantastic mid-range robotic. It is a very good vacuum cleaner with some cool features.It cleans floors thoroughly and employs a row-by-row. It is also good for rugs and will move over rug tassels.FeaturesShark i is a robot vacuum cleaner with several distinctive features. These include its intelligent navigation system and self-emptying dock. Its IQ navigation system uses the grid system to clean room-by-room. This ensures that no corner of your house is missed. It also emptys its trash bin into the bagless base following each cleaning, which makes it completely hands-free.The i can also be controlled with Amazon Alexa and the SharkClean App, so there's no need for an additional remote. There is also an option on the top of the vacuum to control it manually. it.The app allows you to create a profile on your vacuum to name it, plan cleaning times and view the history of your cleaning. You can also set virtual boundaries to stop the i from entering areas it could get stuck in or even knock over fragile objects. You can also set different power modes, so you can save energy when working on difficult tasks.It also has a pair grippy wheels to help it get over obstacles such as floors or stairs. It is also able to detect and maneuver around obstacles like electrical cords, which is beneficial for pet owners who have small sheds on their cats or dogs.The i comes with three power settings. There's an Eco Mode which is energy efficient, a Normal Mode by default, and a Maximum Power mode. You can create customized cleaning schedules, which are great when you have a large home that requires regular cleaning.It is possible to program it to return to its dock on a regular basis and empty its dustbin. However, it is important to be vigilant about its battery life because it tends to overestimate the amount of time left. It can also be confused and restart if you tell the i to 'Clean Entire Home' and you must be careful when you start or stop it.DesignThe Shark i robot is sleekly constructed and has a classy appearance. Its main drive wheels are covered in rubber treads, giving it exceptional maneuverability. It's compact and will fit under most pieces of furniture. Despite its size, it is able to climb up high-pile rugs and reach under couches.The robot is equipped with multiple sensors, including the boundary and cliff sensors which allow it to map out your home. It also has a module to detect and avoids obstacles. The app allows you to control the robot's settings and schedule cleaning sessions and see its cleaning history. The app is easy to use, however it lacks the ability to create virtual no-go zones.While the Shark i robot is a ideal choice for floors with no floor, it has trouble picking up large amounts of hair from pets and gets stuck on surfaces that are cluttered. The dirt compartment may get full, making it difficult for you to empty it after cleaning. It also doesn't have an auto-emptying dock, which means you'll need to empty its trash bin when it is full.The battery life of the vacuum is short, and it often will run out before it is able to return to its home base. It's also quite loud, and the app doesn't allow users to set particular areas to be cleaned or skip. This is why it should be used in combination with another robot vacuum, not as a standalone machine. The value of delegating your vacuuming tasks to robots is unquestionable. The iRobot Roomba has superior mapping and navigation capabilities and also an automatic dock that empty itself. It's also a bit cheaper than the Shark i robotic vacuum.Cleaning PerformanceAlthough it can be difficult to adjust to the robotic sound that comes with every robot vacuum The Shark IQ seems to perform pretty well in the area of vacuuming. It doesn't get lost and retrace its steps like older Shark robots (like the ION 85 or RV871). The iQ does a fantastic job at mapping your home by creating an app-generated map which allows you to label rooms so it knows where to go, making it more efficient than ION 85 in terms of not wasting time navigating the same areas over and over again.However, roomba robot vacuum struggles with bare floors and rugs. It can take in small particles, but pet hair and heavier objects such as cereal and rice can overwhelm it. Its dirt compartment can also get full quickly and suction power will begin to decrease as it fills. This robot is not suitable for floors with no carpet or carpets with piles that are high. It also tends to block easily when it comes across furniture that is tangled or tipped as well as lingering items like electrical cords and rug tassels.It's easy to get rid of these issues by emptying the bin at its base. It also automatically emptys itself into the bin once it's full, which saves you the hassle of emptying the trash bin after each run. The extra-large dust bin only requires emptying every 30 days. This will lower the cost of ownership in the long term.You can also use the SharkClean app to set different cleaning modes and view the battery life, make schedules, look at your history of cleaning and set virtual boundaries to prevent it from entering rooms where it might be stuck or hit fragile objects. The iQ can also be operated manually using its remote control, which has directional arrows for guiding it around your home.Battery LifeThis vacuum has great battery life, even when it's on its high-suction 'Max' mode. It can run for up to an hour with this setting, and it's sufficient for most cleaning sessions in the majority of rooms. It also comes with an energy-efficient "Eco" mode that can extend the maximum running time of the robot up to 160 minutes. This is a good feature to have if you often change rooms or worry about running out of battery power when using the robot.The robot vacuum also comes with a number of impressive automation features. The companion app lets you view the remaining battery life, to send the vacuum to a particular area, pause or resume cleaning, and choose different power modes. It can also be controlled with voice commands if you have a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa device that works with it. It is equipped with physical boundary markers to ensure that the robot is kept out of certain areas.Although it's maneuverable but it isn't the most maneuverable model. Shark model has trouble sucking up large pieces of debris, particularly when its dirt compartment is full. It's also susceptible to get caught on rug tassels and electrical cords, and it can become stuck between the legs of chairs.Overall all, the Shark IQ robotic vacuum is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable robot that has decent mapping capabilities and simple-to-use features. It's not superior to the Roborock S7 in most cases. The Roborock S7 is more durable and has fewer maintenance requirements. It also comes with lower costs. It recharges faster and has a longer battery life, and is more effective on floors with carpets and unfinished.