Shark Ion Robot Vacuum 750 Review

The assembly process is easy. All you have to do is snap the side brushes included into place and plug its dock station. The body of the robot is made of hard plastic with matte finish and feels sturdy overall.

It has a limited set of physical automation features and uses random paths to navigate. It also has a mediocre dustbin capacity and no max fill sensor.

Battery life

The Ion Robot 750 offers impressive battery performance, providing 90 minutes of runtime at its highest suction power. The robot operates in an energy-efficient Eco mode by default, and you can switch between this and the more robust 'Max' mode using the app. The app lets you control many settings, including scheduling the robot to clean at an hour that is convenient for you. The History tab of the app gives you a complete readout of every cleaning session to check if the robot needs to be recharged or not.

The ION Robot 750 feels well-made and has an extended battery life that should allow it to keep most rooms clean without having to return to its dock. However, it can struggle with dirt on carpets with low pile and pet hair, and its automation features are not as advanced as the more expensive Shark AI Robot.

The Ion Robot 750 has mediocre maneuverability and relies on random movement to cover a large area, which can cause it to miss certain areas and accidentally go over shop the best shark robot Vacuums online same areas more than once. It is also prone to getting caught on cords and rugs. This robot takes four hours to fully charge, even though it does not have a docking station that automatically emptys itself. You can determine when it's charged by looking at its two lights, which change from flashing white to solid white when fully charged. The app allows you to check the battery level, which is displayed in the form of a bar graph. You can also utilize the app to design an agenda for cleaning and then activate extended clean.

Performance on bare floors

Shark's ION Robot is a simple budget option that feels well-made, offers decent battery performance and does a decent job of cleaning floors that are not clean. However, it isn't as effective with pet hair and low-pile carpet and offers a simpler set of automation features than the more expensive Shark models.

It makes use of a Tri-Brush System to tackle dirt dust, debris, and dust from all surfaces, including corners and edges. It is compatible with the SharkClean App and can be controlled via Alexa and Google Assistant.

In contrast to the iRobot Roomba, which has a smart route, the ION Robot is not as maneuverable and tends to skip certain areas while vacuuming other areas multiple times. The random path it takes can cause it to get stuck in furniture, get into obstacles such as electrical wires, or be unable to reach certain spots. It also can't remove as much dirt from rug surfaces.

The ION Robot can be triggered to clean by pressing a button on its side, and it's also compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home. It also has an infrared sensor which can detect if it's running low of battery, and will automatically return to its charging station.

You can switch between three power modes through the Shark IQ Robot RV1001: Superior Pet Hair Removal companion application - the energy-efficient Eco mode and the default 'Normal' mode, and the high-suction Max mode. These modes can also be selected by using the physical buttons that are located on top. This vacuum comes with two side brushes with single-arms that help to push debris away from the direction of its main brushroll. It also has a convenient bin that can be emptied by pressing the trash button on the top.

Performance on carpets with low pile

The Shark ION RV700 Series does well on low-pile flooring however, it has a difficult time dealing with pet hair or small particles. It has poor maneuverability, and its random pathing navigation system can be inefficient, causing it to miss spots and have to cover the area more than once. It can also traverse over rug tassels, but can get stuck on them, and might have to walk around more than once.

It has a dust bin that has to be empty after every cleaning session. And it doesn't have any kind of sensor to inform you when it's about to fill up, which can be frustrating if you want to keep your robot on standby between scheduled cleaning sessions.

Eufy 11S is a budget robot that can clean low-pile and bare floors effectively is a great choice. It's more convenient to store and more maneuverable than the Shark ION, especially when it comes to carpets with higher pile. It doesn't have 'Max' power like the RV700 and its dustbin size is smaller.

The iRobot Roomba E5 is much better-built, has an improved dirt compartment and is more affordable. It also charges faster than the Shark ION. It has a less long-lasting battery and isn't able to handle rugs as well. It has a smart app, and voice control can make it more useful to certain users than the Shark. But if you want an automated vacuum that does well at vacuuming without the need for WiFi connectivity and isn't a big deal, then the Shark ION is a decent choice.

Performance on high-pile Carpet

The Shark ION RV700 Series can remove fine particles from carpets with low piles and hairs from a small dogbed, but it struggles to remove larger particles like cereal crumbs or chocolate melting. It also struggles to uproot the dirt that is embedded in a thick wool rug, such as a Kilim or Persian rug. In addition, it may become stuck on wires or get caught on the tassels of larger rugs.

The robot isn't particularly maneuverable, and relies on random paths to cover its area of coverage instead of laying out and following efficient routes. It can vacuum some areas more than once and miss others. It also doesn't recognize magnetic boundaries to keep out of areas it shouldn't be in.

However, it's easy to control with the SharkClean companion app and is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa devices. The app allows you to remotely control your vacuum. You can turn it on or off and change its power settings, have it return to the dock, schedule an emptying session, etc. You can also set virtual boundaries to stop the robot entering rooms that you do not want to enter.

The app will also tell you whether the robot is fully charged or still charging. The robot's dustbin isn't big, though you'll have to empty it every cleaning session. Regularly changing the pre-motor and brushroll is essential. If the vacuum is plugged into an extension cord, you must be sure to check it regularly for tangled cables and other obstructions. The robot vacuum may slide down the stairs if placed too close.

Overall

It is a basic robot that feels solid and has an extended battery life. It also does a great job of removing pet hair and performs well on floors that are not paved. It's not the best at getting around obstacles, and its navigation system isn't very sophisticated. This could lead it to miss certain areas of your home. It also has high costs for recurring maintenance and requires demanding maintenance.

The RoboVac 11S by Eufy is a great alternative to this model. It's less expensive, gets rid of pet hair more effectively on all surfaces, and works better on flooring with low pile than the Shark ION Robot. It's also more convenient to store and incurs lower monthly costs. It's just that it doesn't come with a self-emptying base station and you'll have to manually empty its debris bin when it reaches capacity.

Another alternative is the iRobot Roomba j7, which offers many of the same features as the ION Robot but is more expensive. It feels sturdier and more comfortable to hold, has a much larger dustbin, and can resume a cleaning session from where it left off when returning to its dock to recharge. It also has the ability to set up virtual boundaries to keep it from certain areas, and includes a variety of advanced automation features.

As with most robotic vacuums the Shark Ion Robot comes with an app for mobile that lets you manage its functions and plan cleaning times. The main screen lets you to start an entirely new cleaning task and change between power settings, and choose from various modes of operation. The app is available for both Android and iOS and is compatible with your smart home devices so you can enable some core functions using voice commands.