iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
Score: 76/100
Shark AV911S EZ
Score: 75/100Rankings
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is a high-performance robot vacuum with strong suction and a 60-day self-emptying base, making it ideal for pet owners seeking hands-free cleaning. Its drawbacks include a noisy emptying cycle and the lack of a HEPA filter, which may deter allergy-sensitive users. Best suited for busy households that value convenience over ultra-quiet operation.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
60 daysbest | 30 days | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.8 kg | 5.55 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.80 kg | 5.55 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×L) (cm) | 9.22×33.68×33.88 cm cm | 47.0×29.0×34.0 cm cm |
Features(2) | ||
Navigation Technology | Wi‑Fi Connected | Row-by-Row |
Self‑Empty Interval (days) | 60 days | 30 days |
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Professional reviewers highlight the i3+ EVO's smart row-based mapping, ten-fold suction boost and pet-optimized brushes as strong points, while praising the convenience of the Clean Base's 60-day dirt capacity. Criticisms focus on the noisy self-emptying cycle and the absence of a HEPA filter, which may limit its appeal for allergy-sensitive users.
Customers consistently commend the robot's thorough cleaning, especially on pet hair, and the hands-free experience provided by auto-empty and recharge-resume. Recurring complaints revolve around occasional threshold navigation failures and the loud self-emptying process, with some noting the lack of a HEPA filter.
“Excellent self-emptying and resume cleaning: Returns to base to recharge/empty, then resumes from exact spot.”
“Strong pet hair performance with tangle-resistant dual rubber brushes.”
“great”
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.
