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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. Build Quality
    3. User Maintenance
    4. Recurring Cost
    5. Storing
    6. Dimensions
    7. Dirt Compartment
    8. Internal Dirt Compartment
    9. Station Maintenance Capabilities
    10. In The Box
    11. Range
    12. Portability
    13. Battery
    14. Quality-Of-Life Features
    15. Brushroll And Tools
    16. Tools And Brushes
    17. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    3. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    5. Pet Hair Pick-Up
    6. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    7. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    8. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    9. Suction
    10. Airflow
    11. Noise
    12. Maneuverability
    13. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    14. Air Quality
    15. Cracks
    16. Stains
    17. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. To Be Deleted
  8. Comments

iRobot Roomba i7 vs Shark IQ Robot

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

iRobot Roomba i7
Shark IQ Robot

Tested using Methodology v0.8

Updated Dec 06, 2024 02:42 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.7

Updated Feb 24, 2025 05:27 PM

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iRobot Roomba i7 Picture
Shark IQ Robot Picture

Variants

  • Roomba i7+ (Black)
  • Roomba i7 (Black)
  • RV1001 (Black)
  • RV1000 (Black)

Our Verdict

iRobot Roomba i7

Shark IQ Robot

The iRobot Roomba i7 is slightly better than the Shark IQ Robot. The iRobot is better built, is less demanding in terms of maintenance, maneuvers itself around obstacles far more easily, is equipped with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, and delivers better performance on low- and high-pile carpets. The i7 also comes with an external dirt compartment mounted to its charging dock that the vacuum can automatically empty its internal dustbin into. Meanwhile, the Shark clears more debris on bare floors and has a significantly longer maximum runtime, though it takes a lot longer to recharge.

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