CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12

Reasons to buy Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12 :

  • button icon Large dust bin capacity – will accommodate large debris
  • button icon Multiple cleaning modes: auto, spot, edge and single room
  • button icon Scheduled cleanings
  • button icon Automatic docking and charging
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PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Total height is 2.9 inches – with this low profile design, this robot can easily reach most places. However if the furniture is lower than 2.9 inches then the robot might not be able to clean under it.

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Small to medium sized rooms

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1300 Pa – not the strongest suction power but it can suck up dust and dirt in an efficient way

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its 1300 Pa suction power captures all the pet hairs on the floors, corners and other hard to reach areas

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features 4 cleaning brushes that are suitable for reaching the corners and along the walls

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

100 minutes per full charge of run time

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

5 hours – takes long to completely charge

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Choose from the 4 cleaning modes provided to achieve best results on multiples floors – laminate, tile, hard woods and low to medium pile carpets

Yes

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

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features an automatic dock and recharge that can resume to clean large rooms on remote command

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

No need to pay attention to it – it will automatically run to charging station and recharge when low is low

Yes

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.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features large wheel rolls to mount over door ledges and drop sensing technology to move from room to room.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Built with an infrared sensor that avoids objects and drop sensing technology that prevents fall off from stairs and door ledges.

Yes

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.

QUIET OPERATION

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

55 db quiet operation – enjoy a serene operation

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a BoostIQ mode that boosts suction power when on carpets. Will automatically increase its suction power within 1.5 seconds once extra vacuuming strength is required.

No

HEPA FILTER

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Eufy RoboVac 12 features a triple filter system – there is a double layer filter and a high performance filter to obtain a thorough cleaning

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, the spot cleaning mode – provides concentrated cleaning in particular spots with a high level of dirt concentration

Yes

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a remote control system that lets you schedule cleanings and forget. Select the time for cleaning and it will do the rest

Yes

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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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.

WIFI CONNECTED

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use the remote to preset the cleaning times either weekly or hourly

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a single room cleaning mode that restricts it to a particular room

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It is able to take in large debris – requires empting once its full

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Low profile design of only 2.9 inches – lets Eufy RoboVac 12 easily clean under furniture above its height

Yes

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.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2600 mAh – not powerful enough but will deliver thorough cleaning for 100 full minutes

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

600 ml – medium sized dust bin capacity. keep emptying when full for maximum effectiveness

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.8 x 12.8 x 2.9 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

5.73 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Very slim design measuring 2.9 inches only • 100 minutes durable operation time • Durable anti scratch glass top over • Drop sensing technology – prevents falls from stairs • Infrared sensors – avoids knocking objects on the floor • A remote control system • Large wheels – will climb over carpets and raised surfaces of up to 0.63 inches high • Large dust bin capacity – will accommodate large debris • Multiple cleaning modes: auto, spot, edge and single room • Scheduled cleanings • 4 side brushes • 3 layer high performance filtration system • Automatic docking and charging

Yes

• 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.

CONS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Not compatible with Amazon Alexa and mobile app control • Takes a long time to charge – 5 hours • Will not automatically resume cleaning after charging • Does not map floors – randomly moves • Built without a full bin indicator • Wont clean thick carpets

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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