Have you ever gotten back from work to return to messy home with food, dust, and other remnants littering your floor and carpet? If your answer is yes – just like the millions of others that answered likewise – then consider investing in a robotic vacuum cleaner. These little disc-shaped robots handle the meticulous task of sweeping and vacuuming hardwood floors, tiled floors, and carpets without guidance. It’s time to trade up from a traditional upright vacuum cleaner and switch to robots.
In this article, we’re going to quickly compare three of SharkNinja’s three most prominent robot vacuum cleaner models – the 700, 720, and SHARK Ion Robot 750. Just a heads up: there are more overlapping specs than there are differences. However, even the slightest upgrade can be a game changer, especially if you’re looking for convenience and remote controllability. Let’s see how these three SharkNinja robots compare.
HEPA Filtration
700, 720, and 750
When it comes to proper filtration, nothing beats HEPA filters. These innovative filters and sieve out particles as small as 0.3 microns. If you live with pets, you’ll be glad that these robots come with HEPA filters that prevent pet dander and other microscopic particles and organisms from exiting these devices’ bagless dust compartments.
Remote Control
700 and 720
One of the most significant conveniences that a robot vacuum cleaner has to offer is the capacity to be controlled from afar.
With the 700 and the 720, you get a handy infrared remote control which allows users to set up schedules, cleaning patterns, and even direct them to head back to their charging docks to recharge.
750
As for the 750, it has an entirely different method of being controlled. This, however, does not involve the use of a remote control that comes shipped with the robot. With the 720, you get to use your own Smartphone or tablet to give orders to your robot vacuum.
This robot can connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network and accept orders from the downloadable Smartphone app, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa.
Conclusion: If you have a slight paranoia about robots taking over the world, then you might want to monitor your robot as it cleans. Controlling the 700 and 720 with their included remotes lets you control them while they’re in your line of vision.
As for the person on the go who doesn’t spend much time at home, the 750’s connection to your home’s Wi-Fi network keeps you in the know from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
Runtime
700, 720, and 750
This is another spec that isn’t very different between the three models. The 700 is rated to have a 60-minute runtime, whereas the Shark ION Robot 720 and the 750 both can operate for 70 minutes before returning to their charging docks.
The 10-minute difference between the 700 and the other two models won’t make much of a difference, especially considering that none of these models have a recharge and resume feature.
Smart Sensor for Surface Adjustment
700, 720, and 750
One important feature to look out for is the robot vacuum’s ability to be able to switch from smooth surfaces to carpets. This means looking at the wheels, height of the units, and its ability to adjust suction power depending on where it is.
All three of these Shark Ion models have a smart sensor that automatically increases suction power when passing over carpets. You can rest assured that, if you have a carpet at home, these robot vacuum cleaners will have no trouble picking up all the hidden crumbs, dust, and other seemingly invisible particles.
Hair Detangling Technology
700
If you own pets or are a shedder yourself, there will come a time when your robot vacuum will run over a gross pile of hair. Your robotic vacuum will be left with two choices: fight for its life and detangle the hair on its own or give up. The 700 does the latter. Unfortunately, if there are strands of hair keeping the roller from picking up dust, you’ll have to unclog the mess manually.
720 and 750
As for the Shark ION 720 and the 750 robotic vacuum cleaner, you won’t need to put your hands anywhere near the mess of tangled hair. These robot vacuum cleaners come with automatic hair detangling technology that rotates the rollers continuously until the tangles deform.
Conclusion: Unless you don’t mind having to check your robot for tangles in the rollers regularly, you’d be better off with either the 720 or the 750. Luckily not many complaints are made about the 700 consistently losing the fight against hair strands.
BotBoundary Strips
700, 720, and 750
The sensors that come with these three robots are unable to scan a room and create a vacuum route. Because of this, there is no virtual wall feature. If you want to prevent your robot from vacuuming in a certain room, you need to place down BotBoundary strips (included in the robot kits, but additional strips sold separately). For some people, the strips can be an annoyance, especially if the black tape-like strips clash horribly with your floors.
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Bottom Line
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, the three SharkNinja robot vacuum cleaner models discussed in this article – the 700, 720, and 750 – have more similarities than differences. The only main difference between the models is that the 750 can connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network and be controlled through your gadget via a downloadable app.
It can also accept orders from Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The 700 and 720 rely on an easy-to-use infrared remote control, meaning you need to be in the same vicinity as the robot to give it orders. Another huge difference is the lack of hair detangling technology in the 700. However, if we take customers’ reviews into account, the 700 hardly has any issues with choking on strands of stray hair.
In the end, if you need to control your robot from far distances (e.g., out of town or at the office), the 750 is the only option you have. If you are looking for something between the underwhelming Shark ION Robot 700 and the super-convenient Shark ION Robot 750, the Shark ION 720 robot vacuum is what you need.
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