Thanks for your review as I enjoyed watching. I had one of the first Roomba vacuums that lasted for 4 years before breaking. I bought another one and it lasted 4 years too. Before buying another Roomba I looked at many reviews and decided on the Neato Botvac. That one I loved because it cleaned my floors much faster as it was not random. It knew exactly where it vacuumed and did not keep going over and over the same spot. That one eventually broke down. 14 months ago I bought another Neato. This was a much more expensive one - the D7. I loved it. It picked up dust and debris really well. I only have hardwood and tiles - no carpet so I can’t comment on the carpet cleaning. Just recently, the D7 broke down on me. After spending all that money and only using it once per week to pick up a small amount of debris I was shocked that it broke. I got an error code 3000. This indicates the robot is trapped, however the reason is the laser that measures the room is no longer working. I removed the motor and tested it using 5 volts dc and it’s working fine so it’s not the motor. It’s not the o-ring either. After doing more research this seems to be a broken navigation board - a very expensive part which can’t be repaired. It would need to be replaced. Plus the shipping cost. So I’m going to get rid of my 14 month old Neato D7 and never buy a Neato again. I think they used to make quality vacuums but now they’re garbage. The algorithm they use is excellent. I never had my Neato get stuck anywhere. I’m disappointed because for me it was the perfect robot vacuum until it broke after about 60 uses. I live alone and I am the only one who ever touched the vacuum. It was not due to abuse. My house stays very clean which is why I only vacuumed once per week. The dust bin generally had little in it. After watching your video I’m thinking of trying the Shark. I’d get another Roomba but I cannot justify spending so much on a robot vacuum again so soon. I’m hoping that Shark did fix the firmware to make the algorithm more efficient at navigation. Anyway thank you for this demo as it helped me make my decision.
Yeah I love LIDAR sensors but the downside, they tend to be fragile. I had a motor go out on the Roborock S5 Lidar sensor. Glad the video helped make a decision 👍
I didn’t realize how fragile they were. My original Neato had a LIDAR sensor too and it lasted for years. I do believe Neato has taken some shortcuts as the quality is not the same as it was. It’s a shame because they were very good at one time. I just watched your other video about the Shark having a buggy app that thinks it’s cleaning when it’s not. That’s not very good. Now I’m not sure what to get. Should I spend the extra money for an I7? Will it last for at least 4 years? Should I just go with the Shark? I better sleep on it. 😂
ds99 If it all possible I would spend the extra money to get the Roomba i7+. You may be able to get one for $699. Overall it a better robot, more stable App and better navigation. Only downside the Shark IQ does have better suction so it can clean better on carpet. If you have a small to medium size floor plan the Shark should work.
*I run the m6 daily, and my floors look awesome🌼 **allabout.wiki/BoostIQ** I wet mop 2 days and dry sweep the rest of the days. When I first got it, I used the included disposable pads. I didn't like them--the dry pad has no depth so if it picks up a chunk of something, like dry cat food, then it pushes it around or drags it around the floor. The wet pad wasn't very absorbent so left streaks and wheel marks.*
Sharkninja has recently started responding to reviews on the android app store stating that a "major" update is coming in november that will "improve overall feature performance"
Hi from germany! I‘m using my shark for 10 days now, mapped my apartment and everything seemed to be ok. Now i tried to send him to a single room but he always cleans the whole apartment… do you have a solution for that problem?
Hmmmm try turning the robot off and on. Also make sure the map says complete and you were able to create your rooms. Also try adjusting the room and see if it fixes the issue. If the robot still doesn’t go to the room, you may need to remap.
Thanks for your fast response! I tried all that and unfortunately it‘s still not working🙁 i just called the shark customer service but they couldn‘t help me so far. Now i’m waiting for a recall… i‘ll report here when they offer me a solution.
@@RobotMasters thank you for the reply. Yeah I was just playing with the app and noticed there are no options to cordon off rooms and give it those commands. It's fresh out of the box this evening And we have it just kinda exploring around. Will the i3 build a map for us to see on the app? Or does it just kinda "learn" the rooms the more it cleans?
@@IsaacFNghost The i3 builds an internal map. Can’t create Rooms or keep out zones like the more expensive models. Also the more complex environments may get lost if confused since it doesn’t have a camera.
I know this video is old but the Shark IQ does not run this poorly anymore. I had the original and hated it. I was gifted a 2nd gen Shark IQ XL self emptying and after two full runs I was able to get a good map. Now it has a no go zone option. I’m really impressed with how it cleans now. My roomba would get stuck under my sofa every time and I had to lift the couch to rescue it. The Shark goes under and always comes out. She gets through my chair legs with no issues and I have 6 chairs in one dining room and 8 in my formal dining room. Shark did drop the ball releasing the first gen with such horrible software but I feel they have redeemed themselves with the newer version.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I tried the Shark IQ and AI running revised software which was leaps and bounds better. I am glad Shark is continually trying to improve their customer experience. Now they have a Lidar version which should navigate as well as the other Lidar models.
@@RobotMasters Yes, definitely! The original Shark IQ is a nightmare but the Shark IQ XL is really a great budget self emptying vacuum. What bugs me the most is Sharks marketing failed to distinguish them appropriately from each other. The boxes are practically the same with XL word being the only difference on the box. People are thinking both are the same piece of junk, one is just bigger because of the XL and far from it. Two different animals! Yes the mapping is not the greatest at first but so was my Braava Jet M6. The mapping on my XL was set after two full runs on eco, I was good to go. Thank for doing what you do. New subscriber here!
I want a robot vacuum for my 90% hard floor home. Since it's now August of 2020, what is your opinion of the Shark IQ? I love how it doesn't need bags and it's still so much cheaper than the Roomba's with self-emptying bins. Do you think it's still worth it? Has the navigation improved? Has the app improved? (I have Android) What have you noticed change in the time between this video and now? Thank you so much!
So tell me a little about your floorplan, how big is it, is it multi level, does it have a lot furniture or small items on the floor aka pet toys. The Shark IQ good for simpler floorplans with minimal obstacles. The robot only supports one level. If you don't have alot pets than the Proscenic m7 Pro is a good alternative. Keep in mind the self emptying bin doesn't extract dirt as well as the the Shark IQ system but the Lidar navigation is better and can map the area in one session.
Jacob Wade The Shark IQ should be sufficient, I would try it out for yourself, just keep in mind the mapping process takes anywhere from 6-30 runs. My personal experience was in the higher numbers, but it could of been my more complex floor plan.
Ok..I’ve made up my mind from watching your reviews and a few others that I’m buying the roombai7+ today!! Can’t wait to start setting it up tomorrow...Best Buy has it on sale now for.$799.99.....
Wow that a good deal, I hope the i7+ does well for you and let me know how you like the robot and if you have any questions I can find the answer for you 👍🏻
It’s been one week and I don’t know how I went without it with 2 dogs and a cat! Took 2 days to map out my floor plan and I have it scheduled every morning to run. Really is a wonderful little invention and fun to watch it do it’s thing..lol.
First time viewer and I loved your style and humour! Thank you! And the option to watch/observe a full clean but knowing not everyone is interested in that. I loved seeing your collection of bots! I'm very jealous. Subscribed! Would have liked a review on the self-emptying feature, as that is what I am researching before choosing between these 2. I'll look to see if you have a video on that! Thank you!
Ok I will incorporate the debris left in the room on my next video. The Roomba did do a better job, but both scatter debris around, so you will need to have the robot run multiple passes
I love my i7+ after reading bad reviews of the shark. The i7+ mapped my house in two training runs. Very impressed, and well worth it. That auto dump base is worth it, and the i7+ bags/filters/brushes can be found on amazon in huge packs.
2020 Costco Shark IQ doesn't have the handle style bin. It is not slide out from the side with all the dirt contain in one area of the bin. FYI: Roomba sucks for pet hair. I had the e series for 1 year and 50% the hair is trap outside that small opening of the bin.
You said you would go with the roborock over these. But which one? I got a neato botvac before and it broke after 1 year. Want to get something that wont just break after 1 year of use. 'By nice or by twice'
Roomba been known to last the longest. Havent had the Roborock long enough to test the longevity but if you regularly maintain them and clean the robot vacuum they should last 3-5 years
@@RobotMasters Just ordered the Roborock S6 MaxV for $599 on amazon deal day. I hope it lasts longer than 5 years. Damn i dont want to spend 600 every 5 years for a vaccum. Reason I ended up choosing the S6 MaxV, is based on object avoidance. We have a 3 year old who likes to leave toys lying around. I was tempted to go for the T8 or even the Roomba i6 (amazon only version) due to the ability to self empty but figured how hard is it to empty a vac bag every now and then. Thanks for all the vids... Do you think my assumption was right that for the following requirements: 1. Best object avoidance (so it doesnt get stuck) aka kids toys 2. A dual function mop and vac 3. Build Quality (by nice or by twice) That the best choice on the market is the S6 MaxV ? Thanks in advance @Robot Masters.
@@RobotMasters You da Man!! I watched all your vids today. Love the channel and have subscribed. Will be recommending your channel. Thanks for the great content. Did Roborock allow for future upgrades i wonder to self empty for the s6 maxv or is it completely enclosed ie not going to come with a future add on like the T8 did. that would really make it perfect if it had the self empty dock
My romba E5 stoped after half a moth I tried turning on I looked on the app it was fully charged I was so counfuesd I restart the romba and it work and I had to keep on doing it so I’m getting a new one soon!
Yes and the Roomba has been on the market longer, iRobot has more experience with camera based robots. Maybe in a year or so Shark can improve, than again Roborock aka Xiaomi came out their first gen Xiaomi mi LIDAR based Robot Vacuum that had superior navigation out of the gate.
@@RobotMasters Nathan you are the best! I learn a ton from your videos, thank you for always replying so quickly. I had no idea a software update could do so much for a robot, my Shark has been awesome so far, love the bagless self emptying bin.
When vacuumwars does his robot videos, he shows these white outlines the show the robot's supposed cleaning path. The Shark IQ goes back and forth in perfectly straight lines. I would love to know how he got his to navigate so smartly as mine runs almost more like a random navigation robot bouncing around like an idiot vacuum. It's still got an "almost complete" map at 32 cleaning runs. A contest winner the Shark IQ is not.
Mine goes in a semi straight line, and yes vacuum wars has a cool layout, but basic, not too many obstacles. Maybe he got the Shark IQ on a pre released firmware since he working directly with Shark 🤔
I just ordered this shark robot, there’re lots of bad reviews, but I like shark so I’ll give a try anyway!! I have an i7+ roomba so they’ll be working together side by side .
The Shark IQ is a excellent Vacuum Cleaner in the fact it cleans really well and the self emptying base does a good job emptying out the robot’s bin. Hopefully Shark can improve the navigation and App stability which is the only two things holding the robot back. Luckily these can be fixed through software updates.
I currently have the roomba I7 plus, roomba s9 plus and the shark IQ with selfempty bin and got to say, the two roomba’s navigation system is superior. BUT, they tend to break down more often, specially the self empty bin, it got to the point that both roomba’s were down and the shark robot was the ONLY one getting the job done till replacement arrival. The shark as of this date hasn’t break down at all! And it’s less expensive. Honestly I would recommend shark over roomba, roomba robots are too picky, too much BS. That’s my experience.
@@nicarau1273 Good to know. I'm about to get an open box Shark at a good discount ($200 Canadian). I'm looking into new discount ones a bit too, since I preferred to get a 2 in 1 w/ a mop. I have an iLife Shinebot 400s on the say, so it's not crucial. The Shinebot is the best mopping robot, which truly cleans and rinses floors (rather than just drag a damp cloth over them), but it would be nice to have a vac robot that can get under my clawfoot tub and couches, and the Shinebot isn't as streamlined.
There has been quite a few software updates where both models can map a house in 1-3 cleaning runs. Lidar based robot have a quick mapping option that can map out in a few minutes.
Just returned my Shark LOW IQ Vacuum. It kept losing the wi-fi signal, got lost in closets, never completed the mapping of our house after more than 30 cleanings. When it did clean, it would do a pretty good job. Called Shark Customer Service line for help and when describing the problem found them to be argumentative. Their customer support is what got me to just return my vacuum cleaner. I could put up with some cliches that a software upgrade might have fixed but I won't put up with attitude from some $8.00 and hour desk jockey.... Hello Roomba....
@@RobotMasters Roomba, Roberock? Who the Hell knows. I watch all of these different Best Vacuum 2019 videos and they all have different opinions. Hell I'll probably just stay with my central vacuum system and keep dragging the damn hose....Sure a lot easier than dealing with Sharks Customer service idiots...
The Best way to know, is to get a Robot Vacuum and try it for yourself. Unfortunately with all the Specs and Pickup tests people do on these robot vacuums ultimate it best to try the robot vacuum on your floor plan to see how well it performs.
@@RobotMasters It appears that at 3:00 am day before yesterday Walmart accidently had a Neato D-7 marked down to $399.00. I purchased it with a 3 years service plan for $485.00. It arrives next Friday. We will see how that goes. Thanks for all your advice.
It hard to say, from statistics it has 17 CFM which is average for a robot vacuum. But there been some complaints that their airflow a lot less. From my personal experience and testing the Roomba i7 does fine on hardwood floors and carpeting. Also you can run the robot again to do a better cleaning.
I would appreciate if Roombas specs were more clear, their advertising are unclear oh this one have 5x the power of this one and that one have 10x more the S9 having 40x the power... the way they rebranding also their robot series e5, 960, i7 is a little obscur looks mostly all the same.
I kinda of get why they word it that way. Because if they said a Roomba S9 can run at 22 CFM most people may not know what that means 🙄. Apple does this with their products, twice as fast as last years model, a billion times fatter etc etc
It pickup some debris, I have found running the robot several times help picks up the debris that is missed. Thw Angle set so the robot can see part of the wall and ceiling can calculate its position.
Supa Trending Daily Nice, seems like the hoverboards came back, the battery are safer and probably won’t catch on 🔥. I have a Ninebot mini which is a very good personal transition device.
@Supa Trending Daily Yeah Samsung had a similar issue with the Note series. I love lithium batteries for their lite weight and high discharge rate, but if not properly handled can explode in a flash.
Before you deleted the 1st map on the Shark were you seeing any map at all when you checked it in the app? I have 19 runs in and still don't have a complete map. When I check the map,the app says the map is almost complete and shows a map that I would have called complete 10 runs ago. I enjoy watching your videos. I own the shark,orginial xiaomi,roborock s5, neato d3,roomba 630, neato x21. Like you I just keep buying more as new innovations come out even though I don't need another robot vacuum. Oh well, that's just the way it is for me.
So here what I suspect happened, even though I had the correct looking map on the first run of the Shark IQ by looking at the history, the 2nd run was just cleaning my kitchen. I blocked off the area so the robot might of gotten confused. From there I was still seing the maps but at 30 cleaning runs I gave up and reset. Afterwards, I stuck with the same area and at the 11th cleaning run I had a map. Does your map look like they should in the history tab?
Nathan of all the robots you owned, If you happen to own a restaurant which robot will you recommend? Or lets say a gym? Shark needs to put the word "low" before IQ 😆 I'd give an A for effort for Sharky. Awesome video as always.
I probably go with the roborock, the best at navigating complex environments and large areas. Restaurant probably has a lot chair legs so the Roborock can handle with ease
I got the Shark on black Friday for $337. It's pretty cool so far. It got stuck on some stuff we left in the room but that's our fault. The i7 was 900+ so I will stick with the Shark.
Wish I would have got a second one for my basement. My 6 year old loves watching it. It may get him to pick his toys up off the floor. That's one of the main reasons I got it. I think he responds better to saying his toys could break Shark bot if he doesn't pick them up. So far no toys on the ground. Hope it works long term.
myriadcorp LOL or maybe the robot will suck all the toys and pick up the toys for him 🤣. I have a 4 year old daughter who purposely leaves crumbs on the floor because she likes the robot go and pick them up 🤔😊
Happy Halloween by the way Master and yes I appreciated this video very much. I think for a person on a budget the Shark seems to provide big bangs for the bucks!
For the special $399 amzn.to/2IR1mOe the i3+ is a worthy buy. Can handle a lot dirt and debris. The Shark IQ has the smart mapping room select and keep out zones. Both do well with pet hair and cleaning performance. If it was me I would go with the i3.
I have not used the Roomba and I own the latest version of the shark IQ - the shark IQ is an awesome machine, well designed and cleans what it cleans very well but overall........the software / programming and possibly the sensor array is very poor. The mapping cleaning pattern and lack of ability to block areas out and to keep it cleaning on max level, it not seeing obstacles and more is a big draw back. If they could get these fixed it would be an awesome machine but I am now seeing a long path of complaints and people poor reviews without any resolutions. I would not buy it again for that reason. comparing machines in a you tube video is not a good comparison because real life is different.
Yeah the only real way to know if the robot vacuum model works for you is to personally try it in your home. Even the best navigating, cleaning robot may not be suitable for your floor plan.
@@RobotMasters - trust me, the floor plan is not the problem. The area we have her cleaning is a large open 2400 s.f. living area of the house with very little furniture. The floor is porcelain and what little furnishings there is,are placed so she can easily navigate around them. I was the national technology office for J.P. Morgan Chase and designed interfaces between systems and programs. This is clearly a software, engineering and programming issue possibly coupled with inadequate or wrong type of sensors. I have read many many other reviews since I started seeing all of the little issues with my bot and many many people are complaining about the same things. A friend bought a mid priced Neato about half the price of my Shark. I don't know how well it cleans although my friend seems very happy and when I watched its navigation process, I was extremely impressed with it's pattern, efficiency, how it avoided obstacles including me walking in front of it and trying to confuse it unsuccessfully. Get Shark to find some good programmers, dump the current programming and the Shark would be totally awesome. Best wishes
Paul Pierson From my personal testing the Roborock models have the best navigation, maybe engineers from that company can help Shark out. Shark cleaning system is good, just the navigation needs work.
@@RobotMasters Thanks, I don;t know anything about Roborock but totally agree about Shark. Shes a great machine with great ability just needs better guidance. Hopefully shark will take the hint, improve her mapping and navigation and have the best bot on the market for the money.
@@paulpierson7908 They've apparently stepped it up a fair bit w/ software upgrades. Some say they had their house mapped first time, or w/in a reasonable time of several runs.
Just purchased the IRobot Roomba i8 from Costco. As sold elsewhere as the i7. It is cleaning and mapping our house on day one. So far really great. Went under bed in master and ran into cords but did not tangle. Much quieter than a typical upright vacuum. I was going to buy the Ecovacs Deetbot T8 at Costco for $850. which I think has since gone on sale. Can't beat Costco return policy.
Costco has a very good customer retention policy. My parents bought an early generation Roomba, it broke after five years and Costco still refunded their full amount 😄. Glad the i8 is working out for you.
Robot Masters let’s say I have fine dust and fine sand on hard floor, I can still feel residues I wipe my hand on the floor that’s my personal experience.
How could shark not known it had problems, their quality control blind & stupid. When using empty/resume how does shark know to return to base if it can't detect when bin is full, giving it that abilty but leaving detecting full bin out was major bone head move
It a timer function I think it after 30 minutes of running it will return to the charger to empty regardless if the bin full or not. From my 2800 sqft home it only does this once with in a cleaning run.
Well, I'm a previous user of a range of Neato's (from the V20 to D80), I also have a Samsung 9000 series still on the job. I moved to a DeeBot N79S (first WiFi machine) and recently retired (repurposed) my D80 Neato to my nr 1 son and his apartment) and relocated my DeeBot to my basement (all carpet). Replaced with a Shark 1001 AI model last month. With all that said, the shark's ONLY and I mean ONLY plus is, I have a 30 day tank. It's mapping? SUCKS. It's battery life? SUCKS. IT's app? SUCKS I could give you a list of pros (Only one thing) and it's cons (see the FEW things I already listed) but doesn't matter. I got it during the holidays at a decent deal, just over $300 but Shark REALLY needs to fix it's mapping software, it's AI is just DUMB. I've tried re-mapping like 4+ times. This thing still can't figure it out. If I had paid FULL price, it's been boxed up and dumped back on the shelf for some other poor sucker . Oh, and customer service? I had issues getting it to pair with Android 9.0. Ended up using a Samsung tablet first, then once it was setup on my network, I was able to connect with it using my cell phone. Shark returned my tech support call 8 days after I called in the first time and they didn't even try, handed me off to 2nd level, who called me back 8 days after I figured it out. So, Shark is a bust. I wouldn't recommend it. I'd recommend a rumba first. Which I have a 2nd gen Scooba that still works, but it's like turning a blind man loose in a bumper car, (no disrespect to the visually impaired) but I'm sure you get the idea. Don't' get me started. So, IMHO, avoid Shark(s). My 2nd floor is carpet. Samsung is a manual start (no sked) so it's run like every other week and only do the walkway (about 500sqft). Decent tank Shark, does 1st floor, all hardwood, some area rugs, about 1800sqft minus I have the utility room cut off and lots of furniture. Runs MWF (wish I could schedule it to do the kitchen everyday via scheduling. Basement, DeeBot. About 1500SQft (doesn't do storage or exercise or bathroom) Small tank. Have to empty it ever other run now that it's been going for 2 weeks. We have 2 cats that don't go to the basement unless there's a storm coming (my weather kitties).
I reviewed the Neato D7, which is Neato latest model despite being a couple of years old now. The D8 might be Neato newest model which hasn't been announced or released. The naming is all speculation, could be called something else.
