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The Shark ION Robot R76 pleased expert testers with its long battery life and how it handled large debris on hard floors and both high and low pile carpets. However, it has difficulty with small debris and also requires high maintenance. Also disappointing is its lack of a HEPA filter.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Shark ION Robot R76 was announced in 2019 as an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner with up to 183 minutes of battery time, which can outlast some of the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
It comes with a 0.4-liter dirt compartment that will probably need to be emptied after every cleaning session since it doesn’t come with a self-emptying base – check out our Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty AV911S review for an alternative that does.
Thanks to its support for WiFi connectivity, the R76 can also be remotely controlled from a smartphone. It can also be integrated with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to allow for voice control, and since it is equipped with proximity sensors, it can avoid bumps and collisions with furniture.
It has a suction force of 1470Pa and a relatively low noise level when cleaning.
The Shark ION Robot R76 delighted reviewers with its battery life. Experts from Rtings liked that the R76 kept running for more than two hours when set to its Max suction power mode.
When they switched it to Eco mode, the R76 lasted three hours. In both instances, the R76 lasts longer than other Shark variants – see our Shark ION P50 Upright vacuum review.
Critics also commended the R76 for its bare floor performance, noting that it cleared up 97% and 99% of large and small debris on its highest setting. They also liked how it handled high and low pile carpet, picking up 74% and 53% of large debris, respectively.
However, the Shark ION Robot R76 struggled to pick up small debris, clearing 20% and 19% of small debris on high and low pile rugs.
Testers were also disappointed with its high maintenance needs and recurring costs since its pre-motor filter, brush roll, side brushes, and the front wheel will need to be cleaned almost weekly and replaced every six to twelve months.
ReasonS to Buy
Great battery life
WiFi connectivity for app control
Suitable for cleaning bare floors
Decent suction force
Two power modes
Reason to Avoid
No HEPA filter
High recurring costs
Requires high user maintenance
Shark Ion Robot R76 Specs
Auto Docking & Recharging
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.1 gal
Carpet Height Adjustments
n/a
Cleaning Path Width
5.9"
Cliff Sensor
Yes
Compatible Floor Type
All floors
Filter Type
Standard
Hypoallergenic
Unknown
Mop Feature
–
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
5.3 lbs
Self-Emptying
No
Sensor Type
–
Smart App
–
Works With
Amazon Alexa, Wi-Fi
All Specs
Test Results
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Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
97.25
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
46.5
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
97
Noise level (dB)
58.9
Battery Life (Minutes)
164
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The Shark ION Robot R76 was announced in 2019 as an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner with up to 183 minutes of battery time, which can…
The Shark ION Robot R76 was announced in 2019 as an entry-level robot vacuum cleaner with up to 183 minutes of battery time, which can outlast some of the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
It comes with a 0.4-liter dirt compartment that will probably need to be emptied after every cleaning session since it doesn’t come with a self-emptying base – check out our Shark EZ Robot Self-Empty AV911S review for an alternative that does.
Thanks to its support for WiFi connectivity, the R76 can also be remotely controlled from a smartphone. It can also be integrated with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to allow for voice control, and since it is equipped with proximity sensors, it can avoid bumps and collisions with furniture.
It has a suction force of 1470Pa and a relatively low noise level when cleaning.
The Shark ION Robot R76 has a longer 271-minute charge time compared to the Shark R77, which, as is documented in our Shark ION Robot…
The Shark ION Robot R76 has a longer 271-minute charge time compared to the Shark R77, which, as is documented in our Shark ION Robot R77 review, takes about 206 minutes to charge. However, the R77 has a slightly longer 190-minute run time compared to the R76, which takes about 183 minutes.
The Shark ION Robot R76 has a longer 183-minute runtime compared to the iRobot Roomba 694, which can last up to 130 minutes. The R76…
The Shark ION Robot R76 has a longer 183-minute runtime compared to the iRobot Roomba 694, which can last up to 130 minutes. The R76 also has a slightly larger 0.4-liter dirt compartment compared to the Roomba 694’s 0.35-liter canister; however, the Roomba 694 has better build quality and can last up to 271 minutes on a single charge.
The Shark ION Robot R76 also has a larger 0.4-liter dirt canister compared to the iRobot Roomba 675, which has a 0.25-liter dirt compartment. It…
The Shark ION Robot R76 also has a larger 0.4-liter dirt canister compared to the iRobot Roomba 675, which has a 0.25-liter dirt compartment. It also has a longer 183-minute runtime compared to the 675, which has a 121-minute battery life. However, the Roomba 675 only needs 120 minutes to charge, while the Shark ION R76 will take up to 271 minutes.
