iRobot Roomba E5
Score: 71/100
Shark AV911S EZ
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Shark AV911S EZ robot vacuum features a self-emptying base and strong carpet cleaning performance, with a low-profile design that fits under furniture. Its camera-based row-by-row navigation is slower and lacks virtual boundaries, and it does not mop. It suits pet owners in single-level homes who value hands-free emptying and solid suction.
The Roomba e5 is an entry-level robot vacuum featuring dual rubber brushes, automatic height adjustment and Alexa integration, with a 90-minute runtime. Its short battery life and small dustbin limit cleaning duration and capacity. It suits small to medium homes where affordability and basic pet-hair cleaning are priorities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
90 minutesbest | — | |
— | 30 daysbest | |
0.76 Lbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.28 kgbest | 5.55 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.28 kg | 5.55 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×L) (cm) | 9.3×34.0×34.2 cm | 47.0×29.0×34.0 cm cm |
Features(1) | ||
Navigation Technology | Adaptive Navigation | Row-by-Row |
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Professional reviewers praise the Roomba e5 for its sturdy construction, rapid charging, and effective cleaning of small debris on hard floors, as well as its automatic height adjustment and dirt-sensor-guided cleaning. However, they note shortcomings such as limited battery life, modest bin size, weaker performance on pet hair on bare floors, lack of smart navigation, and higher maintenance due to parts that need frequent cleaning or replacement.
Professional reviewers praise the AV911S for its strong carpet and pet-hair cleaning, quiet operation, and the convenience of a self-emptying base, while noting the lack of virtual boundaries and slower camera-based navigation.
Everyday users love the robot's ability to handle pet hair and the hands-free self-emptying feature, describing it as "great" and "pretty cool" for daily maintenance. Common issues include mapping quirks in dark rooms, frequent filter/brush upkeep, and a long charging cycle.
“great”
“pretty cool”
