Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy ECOVACS OZMO 601 :
PERFORMANCE |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 960
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
ECOVACS OZMO 601
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 960
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CONCLUSION |
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At just 7.8 cm above the ground, Ozmo 601 will fit under most furniture systematically cleaning
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
1292 sq.ft – suitable for small to medium sized rooms
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
800 Pa – this robot is not very strong however it can get rid of dirt from various floor types and low pile carpets
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Features a digital mopping system for removing pet hairs and other debris
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Well built side brush that sweeps dirt and dusts from the corners and along the walls.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
120 minutes battery life – better than some robots
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
240 minutes – charging range for most robots
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Can clean multi floors such as hard wood, thin carpets and tiles
Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum
Returns to the docking station to recharge once battery is running low
Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.
True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.
Has ability to move from room to room, it randomly navigates through the rooms because it doesn’t have a mapping/path technology.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Making use of the anti drop sensor, Ozmo 601 will avoid stairs while navigating the floors. The anti-collision detects object and avoids them or cleans around them
With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.
65 db – makes less noise than some robots
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Has a high efficiency filter that removes antigen and other residues from the air.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.
Makes use of the systematic back and forth cleaning path on hard surface floors. Will get rid of a variety of mess including dried liquids on the floor
With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.
All you have to do is make use of Ecovacs app on the mobile phone to arrange cleanings and customize the cleaning
It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.
Use the Ecovacs smart app to control, track, and schedule and customize cleaning sessions.You will also receive errors and monitor accessory status.
You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.
Yes, will connect to your home WIFI
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
Ecovacs Smart App lets you schedule daily or weekly cleanings from anywhere
Use Alexa and Google home voice app to start and stop the Robot.
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
Features a low profile design of 7.8 cm – will clean under most beds, sofas and furniture
This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.
3000 mAh – strong enough to provide 120 minutes run time
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
450 ml capacity – quite small for large debris
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
13 x 13 x 3.1 inches
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
6.7 pounds
8.6 pounds
• Can be controlled with smart phone app • Wet mopping feature – suitable for hard floors • Powerful battery capacity – 3000mAh • Advanced side cleaning through the side brush • Bigger dust bin capacity – easy to empty • Can be scheduled for specific time cleaning • Automatically docks and recharges when battery is low • Three cleaning modes: auto, spot and edge • Up to 120 minutes of run time • Anti scratch finish – makes it durable • Large wheels for mounting threshold • Uses Amazon Alexa app for voice control • Low profile design – lets the robot clean under most types of furniture • Hassle free cleaning
• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.
• No mapping/path planning feature – has a random cleaning pattern that takes long to get the job done • Nosier in operation than other robots • Not built with a hepa filter – has a different air filtration • Has a small dust bin capacity – this requires you to empty many times • Low suction power – only 800Pa which is not enough to clean thick carpets • No virtual wall included – robot can’t be controlled from accessing specific areas • No automatic resume after charging
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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