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Shark Ion Robot Vacuum 750 Review

The assembly process is straightforward out of the box, requiring only that you attach the side brushes into place and plug in its dock station. The robot's body is constructed of hard plastic with a matte finish, feels sturdy.

Similar to the shark self empty robot vacuum 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 no max fill sensor.

Battery life

The Ion Robot 750 has a battery life of 90 minutes at the highest suction power. This robot is set to an energy-Efficient Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum With Mapping And Self-Emptying Eco mode and can be switched between it and the more powerful Max mode via the app. You can also control various settings from the app, including scheduling your robot to clean at a time that is most suitable for you. The app's History tab gives you the full report of each cleaning session too, so you can observe the results of the vacuum and whether it was required to return to its dock to recharge.

The ION Robot 750 feels well-made and has a long battery life that should enable it to wash most rooms without having to return to its dock. It can struggle to clean low-pile carpets and pet hair. Also, its automated features are not as advanced as those of the Shark AI Robot, which is more expensive.

The Ion Robot 750 is not very maneuverable and relies on a random path to cover a large space. This could cause it to miss certain areas and accidentally go back over the same area more than once. It also gets stuck on rugs and cords. The robot takes about four hours to recharge, even though it does not have a docking station that automatically empties itself. It will be able to tell when it's charged when its two lights change from flashing to solid white. You can also check the battery status using the app, which shows the current battery level on the form of a bar chart. You can use the app to create cleaning schedules as well as activate extended cleaning.

Performance on bare floors

Shark's ION Robot is a straightforward budget-friendly option that feels well-made, offers decent battery performance, and does a good job at cleaning floors with no dirt. It has issues with pet hair, low-pile carpets and has a less sophisticated set of features for automation as compared to higher-end Shark models.

The Tri-Brush System is used to get rid of dust, dirt and other debris from any surface, including corners and edges. It also integrates with the SharkClean app and voice control through Alexa or Google Assistant, letting you start and stop cleaning at any time.

Contrary to the smart-pathing iRobot Roomba 675, the ION Robot has mediocre maneuverability and is prone to miss certain areas while vacuuming others multiple times. The random path it takes can cause it to get stuck in furniture, get into obstacles like electrical cords or miss some areas. It also doesn't remove as much debris from rugs.

The ION Robot can be triggered to clean by pressing a button on the side, and is compatible with the Amazon Echo and Google Home. It also has an IR sensor that can tell if the battery is depleted and return to its charging station automatically.

The Shark companion app allows you to toggle between three power settings - the energy-efficient 'Eco mode as well as the default 'Normal mode', and the high suction Max mode. These modes can also be chosen using the physical buttons on top. This vacuum comes with two side brushes that have single-arms that can push debris in the direction of its main brushroll. The top trash button is a way to empty the handy bin.

Performance on low-pile carpet

The Shark ION RV700 Series performs reasonably well on low-pile carpet but isn't able to handle pet hair and fine debris. It also has poor maneuverability and its rudimentary random navigation system for pathing is not effective at covering an entire area, which can cause it to miss spots and having to cover them many times. It can also climb over rug tassels but can get stuck and could have to move around more than once.

It has a relatively small dustbin that will need to be empty after every cleaning session. And it doesn't have any sort of sensor that will notify you when it's getting close to filling up, which could be frustrating if you want to keep your robot in standby mode between scheduled cleaning sessions.

If you're looking to find a budget robot that will give you a clean and effective cleaning on bare floors and low-pile carpets, the Eufy 11S is a different option worth considering. It's more convenient to store and more maneuverable than the Shark ION, especially when it comes to higher-pile carpets. It doesn't have the 'Max' power like the RV700 and its dustbin size is smaller.

The iRobot Roomba E5 has a better design, a dirt compartment that has been upgraded, and is also less expensive. It also charges faster. However it has a lower battery life and isn't able to handle rug cleaning as well. It comes with a smart app, and voice control can make it more useful for certain users than the Shark. Shark ION is a good option if you're in search of robot vacuums that perform well and doesn't need WiFi connectivity.

Performance on high-pile carpet

The Shark ION RV700 Series is capable of picking up fine debris from carpets that are low-pile and also removing hairs from a small dog bed, but it struggles with more substantial debris like cereal crumbs or melting chocolate. It also struggles to remove the dirt that is embedded in a wool rug, like a rug called a kilim or Persian rug. Additionally, it can become stuck on wires or be caught on the tassels of rug that are heavier.

The robot has mediocre maneuverability, relying on random paths to traverse its coverage area instead of mapping it out and following effective cleaning routes. This means it will skip certain areas while vacuuming others more than once and doesn't recognize magnetic boundary strips to keep it out of rooms you don't want to be in.

It's also easy to control using 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, change its power settings, have it return to the dock, plan cleaning sessions, etc. You can also set up virtual boundary lines to stop the robot from entering rooms that you don't want it to enter.

The app will also tell you whether the robot is fully charged or charging. The dustbin of the robot, however, is not large, so you'll need empty it after each cleaning session. It's also crucial to replace the pre-motor filter and brushroll. Also, you should check the extension cord periodically for tangled wires or other obstructions when your vacuum is connected to it. Also, the robotic vac is able to easily fall down stairs if it is placed too close to them.

Overall

This model is a basic robot vacuum that feels well-made and has a excellent battery life. It also does an excellent job of removing pet hair and works well on bare flooring. It's not great at navigating obstacles and its navigation system is rudimentary. This could cause it to overlook certain areas of your home. It has high recurring expenses and requires frequent maintenance.

The eufy RoboVac 11S makes an excellent alternative to this model. It's cheaper, it removes pet hair more effectively on all surfaces, and works better on floors with low pile than the Shark ION Robot. It is also simpler to store and the recurring costs are lower. However, it doesn't come with an automatic base station that can empty itself and you'll have to manually empty its debris bin when it reaches capacity.

The iRobot Roomba j7 is another option. It comes with many of the similar features as the ION Robot, but is more expensive. It's more robust and comfortable to hold, has a larger dust bin and it can resume the cleaning process from the point it left off, when returning to its dock to recharge. It's also able to set up virtual boundary markers to ensure it is not in certain areas, and comes with an advanced set of automation features.

As with most robotic vacuums the Shark Ion Robot comes with an app for mobile which lets you manage its functions and set cleaning times. The main screen lets you start an entirely new cleaning task as well as change the power settings and select different modes of operation. The app is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, and also integrates with smart home devices to allow some of the most important features with voice commands.