Shark RV1001AEC Self-Empty XL Robot Vacuum - Wi-Fi-Compatible Ion Robot Vacuum 750 Review

The assembly process is straightforward out of the box, requiring only that you put the side brushes in the appropriate position and then plug in the dock station. The body of the robot is made of hard plastic that has matte finish and is a solid overall feel.

Like the Shark IQ, it uses random paths to cover its area. It also has a limited set of physical automation capabilities. It also has a mediocre dustbin capacity, and there is no maximum fill sensor.

Battery life

The Ion Robot 750 offers impressive battery power, offering 90 minutes of runtime with its highest suction power. This robot uses an energy-efficient Eco mode by default and you can switch between this and the more powerful 'Max' mode via the app. You can also control various settings from the app, such as scheduling your robot to clean at a time of day that works best for you. The app's History tab gives you the full report of every cleaning session as well, allowing you to observe how the vacuum performed and whether it was required to return to its dock to recharge.

The ION Robot 750 is well-made and its long battery life should allow it to wash several rooms without having to return to the dock. However, it can struggle with dirt on carpets with low pile and pet hair and its automation capabilities are less sophisticated than the more expensive Shark AI Robot.

The Ion Robot 750 is not very maneuverable and relies on a random route to cover a large area. This can cause it to miss certain areas and often end up going back over the same spot more than once. It also gets stuck on carpets and get often caught on cords. The robot takes about four hours to recharge, despite the fact that it doesn't have a docking station that automatically empties itself. You can tell it's charging when its two LEDs change from flashing to white. You can also check the status of its battery through the app, which will show its current state in the form of a bar chart. You can also make use of the app to create an agenda for cleaning and then enable extended cleaning.

Performance on bare Floors

Shark's ION Robot is a simple budget model that feels good-made and has decent battery life and does a great job at cleaning floors with no dirt. It has issues with carpets with low pile and has a less sophisticated set of features for automation compared to more expensive Shark models.

It makes use of it's Tri-Brush System to tackle dirt dust, dust, and other debris from all surfaces, including corners and edges. It works with the SharkClean App and voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant.

In contrast to the smart-pathing iRobot Roomba 675, the ION Robot has mediocre maneuverability and tends to miss some areas while vacuuming others multiple times. Its random path can cause it to get stuck in furniture, get into obstacles such as electrical wires, or be unable to reach certain places. It also isn't able to remove as much dirt from carpets.

The ION Robot is compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home. It can be activated by pressing the side button. It also comes with an IR sensor that will detect when the battery is depleted and return to its charging station automatically.

It is possible to switch between three power modes through the shark vacuum mop combo companion app - the energy-efficient Eco mode, the default 'Normal' mode, and the high-suction Max mode. These modes can also be chosen using the physical buttons located on top. The vacuum has two side brushes with single-arms to help move debris along the direction of its main brushroll. The top trash button is a way to empty the bin.

Performance on carpets with a low-pile

The Shark ION RV700 Series does well on flooring with low pile, but has a hard to deal with pet hairs or fine debris. It also has poor maneuverability and its rudimentary random pathing navigation system is inefficient at covering a large area, which could lead to it missing spots and having to cover them many times. It also has the ability to climb over rug tassels but occasionally gets stuck on them and may have to go around several times.

It's got a tiny dustbin, which needs to be cleaned out after each cleaning session. It doesn't even have any sort of sensor to notify you when it's getting close to filling up, which could be frustrating if you want to keep your robot on standby between scheduled cleaning sessions.

If you're looking for a reliable budget robot that will give you a thorough clean on bare floors and low-pile carpets The Eufy 11S is an alternative worth taking into consideration. It's easier to store and is more maneuverable than the Shark ION, especially when it comes to higher-pile carpets. It doesn't have 'Max power' like the RV700 and its dustbin size is smaller.

The iRobot Roomba E5 has a better build and dirt compartment that is improved, and is less expensive. It also charges faster. However it has a shorter battery life and can't handle rug cleaning as well. It does have an app that is smart and robotvacuummops has voice control which makes it a bit more useful than the Shark for certain users. Shark ION is a good option if you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that can do a great job and doesn't require WiFi connectivity.

Performance on high-pile Carpet

The Shark ION RV700 Series is capable of picking up small particles from carpets with low piles and removing pet hair from a small dog bed however, it has a hard time with larger debris like cereal crumbs and melting chocolate. It is also unable to remove dirt embedded in thick wool rugs, such as a Persian or kilim rug. It can also get caught in tassels and wires on heavier rugs.

The robot has poor maneuverability, relying on random pathing to traverse its coverage area instead of mapping it out and following efficient cleaning routes. It can vacuum some areas more than once and miss others. It also fails to detect magnetic boundaries to keep it out of areas that it shouldn't be.

It's also easy to control using the SharkClean companion app, which is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa devices. The app allows you to remotely control your vacuum. You can switch it off or on and change its power settings, make it return to the dock, schedule an emptying session, etc. You can also design virtual boundaries to prevent the robot entering rooms that you don't want.

The app will also inform you how much battery life remains, and whether it's fully charged or in the process of charging. The robot's dustbin isn't big however, and you'll need to empty it every cleaning session. It is essential to change the pre-motor regularly. brushroll is also essential. If the vacuum is connected into an extension cord, it is important to also periodically check it for tangled cables or any other obstructions. The robotic vacuum could also fall down the stairs if placed too close.

Overall

This is a basic robot vacuum which feels sturdy and has a good battery life. It also does a great job of removing pet hair and performs well on flooring that is not clean. It's not the best at getting around obstacles and its navigation system isn't very sophisticated. This can cause it to not be able to locate certain areas in your house. It also has high costs for recurring maintenance and requires demanding maintenance.

The eufy RoboVac 11S is a fantastic alternative to this model. It costs less, clears pet hair more effectively on all surface types, and has a superior performance on carpets 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 option is the iRobot Roomba j7, which offers many of the same features as the ION Robot but is more expensive. It's more robust and comfortable to hold, comes with a much larger dustbin, and can resume a cleaning session from the point it left off, when returning to its dock to recharge. It can also set up virtual boundaries to block it from certain areas and has a suite of advanced automation features.

The Shark Ion Robot, like most robotic vacuums has a companion application that lets you control its functions and set cleaning times. The main screen lets you initiate an entirely new cleaning task alter the power settings, and select different modes of operation. The app is available for both Android and iOS and integrates with your smart home devices so you can turn on certain essential functions by using voice commands.