CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A4 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.6
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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6.3
Runners Up:

ILIFE A4

Reasons to buy ILIFE A4 :

  • button icon Has a 3-Step Cleaning System.
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges.
  • button icon Infrared sensors for avoiding obstacles.
  • button icon Powerful battery for long-lasting operation.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

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

iRobot Roomba 960

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A4 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a low-profile body which allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches from the ground.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit is designed for cleaning medium-to-large spaces of up-to 2100sq.ft.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It uses a 1000pa Super Suction which offers great cleaning results according to different modes.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device will work well when it comes to cleaning pet-hair on hardwood and tiled floors. It also features a HEPA-Filter that will help to eliminate dust and pet allergies.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a rotating side brushes that help to clean dirt in corners and along 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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with a 4 chip 2600mah battery that can operate for about 110-to-120 minutes after a full charge. Its battery is also long-lasting.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The battery can be charged for about 5-hours to acquire a full-charge. However, there is also a 1-hour single-charge that will provide you with 2.5-hours of use.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device uses a CyclonePower cleaning system to clean all floor-types thoroughly. It also features multiple cleaning-modes designed for different floors.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 2100sq.ft.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can automatically go back to the charging-dock for recharge when battery runs 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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, it will resume cleaning automatically after getting fully charged.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with infrared-sensors that prevent it from falling of stairs and to avoid bumping into furniture.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At only 64db, this unit a bit quieter than most robotic-vacuums on the market.

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a MAX-Mode that facilitates for enhanced powerful cleaning of dirty high-traffic areas.

No

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its HEPA filtration system will help to trap and eliminate 98% of all allergens in the air.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ILIFE A4
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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device can be programmed to use the included infrared remote control. Additionally, it also features a convenient programmable schedule that allows for auto-cleaning.

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

ILIFE A4
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

ILIFE A4
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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can use the included remote-control to set a weakly cleaning schedule so that this device can automatically clean whether you're home or not.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches in 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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4 chip 2600mAh battery.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

450-ml and this is large-enough to hold a fair amount of dust.

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A4
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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.2"L x 3"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4.85-lbs.

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• A High performance Li-ion battery. • Automatically docks and recharges. • A High performance Li-ion battery. • Infrared sensors avoid getting stuck. • Advanced motor with less working noise. • Cliff-sensors prevent it from falling off stairs.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• It’s not meant for deep carpet-cleaning. • It lacks a mapping/navigation feature. • Doesn't have a wet-mopping feature. • Lacks some smart-features like Wi-Fi.

Yes

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

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