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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. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Air Quality
    10. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
    14. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    15. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    16. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    17. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. To Be Deleted
  8. Comments

Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series vs iRobot Roomba i4

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series
iRobot Roomba i4

Tested using Methodology v0.6

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Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series Picture
iRobot Roomba i4 Picture

Variants

  • AV992 (Black)
  • AV993 (Black)
  • AV970 (Black)
  • Roomba i4+ (Woven Cool)
  • Roomba i4 (Woven Dark)
  • Roomba i4+ (Woven Dark)
  • Roomba i4+ (Woven Neutral)

Our Verdict

Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series

iRobot Roomba i4

The iRobot Roomba i4 is better for most purposes than the Shark IQ Robot AV992 Series. The iRobot delivers much better performance on bare floors is somewhat better on high-pile carpets as well. It automatically adjusts its head height and suction power depending on what surface type it's cleaning. On the other hand, you can set the Shark's suction power manually, unlike the iRobot.

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