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The Shark i Robot Vacuum The Shark I robot vacuum is fantastic mid-range robotic. It does a great job of cleaning and comes with cool features. It is capable of cleaning and employs row-by-row patterns to clean floors. It also works well on rugs and can move over tassels of rugs. Features The Shark i has a number of notable features, including its innovative navigation technology, as well as a self-emptying dock. Its IQ navigation system uses an array of grids for cleaning room-by-room. This ensures that no part of your house is missed. It also empties its dustbin into the bagless base following each cleaning, making it totally hands-free. The i can be controlled by both the SharkClean app and Amazon Alexa, so you can control it with your voice, without the need for an extra remote. The vacuum also has a button on the top to manually control the vacuum. The app allows you to create a profile on your vacuum and name it, then schedule cleanings and check your the history of cleaning. You can create virtual boundaries to stop the i from entering areas where it might get stuck or fall over something that is fragile. You can also select different power modes, to help you save energy when working on difficult tasks. Other notable features include its NeverStuck technology and the gritty wheels that enable it to climb over obstacles like stairs or floor transitions. It can detect and avoid obstacles such as electrical cords. This is beneficial for pet owners who have small shedding cats or dogs. The i has three power settings. There is an energy-saving Eco Mode, a Normal Mode by default, and a Max Power mode. You can make custom cleaning schedules, which are perfect for those who live in a large house that requires frequent cleaning. The i can be programmed to automatically return to its dock and empty its trash bin, but you have to be aware of the battery's life as it frequently underestimates how long it has left. It may also be confused and start a new cycle if you instruct it to 'Clean Your House,' so you need to be careful about when you start or stop it. Design The Shark i robot is sleekly designed and has a high-end appearance. The main wheels are covered in rubber treads, which provide it with an excellent ability to move. It is small and can fit under most pieces of furniture. robot vacuum mop can climb carpets with high piles and get under couches despite its size. The robot is equipped with multiple sensors that help it map out your home, including cliff and boundary sensors. It also has a module to detect and avoids obstacles. The app lets you alter the settings of the robot and schedule cleaning sessions and see its cleaning history. The app is simple to use, however it isn't able to create virtual no-go zones. While the Shark i robot is a good option for bare floors but it has a difficult time picking up large pieces of debris such as pet hair, and it can get stuck on surfaces with a lot of clutter. The dirt bin can get full which makes it difficult for you to empty it after cleaning. The vacuum also doesn't have an auto-emptying dock, which means you'll need to empty its dust bin when it's full. The battery of the vacuum is short and it runs out frequently before it is able to return to the base. It's also a little noisy and the app doesn't allow you to choose particular areas to clean or skip. It's therefore best used together with a robot vacuum, and not as an independent machine. However, the benefit of being able to delegate your vacuuming tasks to an automated machine is evident. The iRobot Roomba has superior mapping and navigation abilities and also a dock that automatically empties itself. It's also a little cheaper than the Shark i robot. Cleaning Performance While it can be tricky to get used to the robotic noise that is a part of any robot vacuum however, the Shark IQ appears to be pretty good in the vacuuming department. It doesn't lose its way and have to retrace its steps as older Shark robots (like the ION 85 or the RV871). The iQ also does a good job of mapping your home with a map in the app that lets you name rooms so it knows where to go, thereby making it more efficient than the ION 85 in terms of not wasting time going over the same areas over and over again. However, it does struggle with bare floors and rugs. While it can pick up small debris, it can be overwhelmed by pet hair as well as larger items like rice and cereal. Additionally the dirt compartment fills up quickly and it can begin to lose suction power as it gets full which makes it less than ideal for bare carpets or floors with high pile. It could also get blocked when it comes into contact with furniture that is tangled, or furniture that is tipped. It's easy to clear these problems by emptying the bin in its base. It also automatically empty its contents into the bin when it's full. This will save you the hassle of emptying the dust bin after every run. The extra-large bin requires emptying it every 30 days. This will lower the cost of ownership in the long run. The SharkClean App lets you define different cleaning options, check the battery life, set up schedules, look up your cleaning history, and create virtual boundaries to stop it from entering areas where it might become stuck or knock delicate items over. The iQ can also be controlled manually using its remote control, which has the ability to direct it around your home. Battery Life This vacuum has great battery life, even when it's on its high-suction mode, 'Max. It can last for an hour in this mode and that's plenty of time for most cleaning sessions. It also has an energy-efficient “Eco” mode that extends the maximum running time of the robot to over 160 minutes. This feature is helpful for those who frequently change rooms or worry about running out of batteries while using the robot. Like many of its competitors, this robotic vacuum comes with an impressive array of automation features. The companion app lets you view its remaining battery life, send it to a specific room, pause or resume cleaning, and choose different power modes. It also works with voice commands if you've got an appropriate Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device. It also has physical boundary marking strips to ensure it stays out of certain areas. Although it's maneuverable, it isn't the most maneuverable model. Shark model struggles to suck up large pieces of debris, particularly when its dirt compartment is full. It is also susceptible to getting stuck on tassels of the rug and electrical cords, and can become stuck between the legs of chairs. Overall overall, the Shark IQ robotic vacuum is an excellent choice for those looking for a basic robot with decent mapping capabilities and simple-to-use features. It's not as good as the Roborock S7 in most cases. The latter feels sturdier and more robust, and has lower maintenance requirements, has lower recurring costs, charges faster, offers a longer maximum battery life, performs better on carpets and floors with no carpets, and can move over obstacles more easily.