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It features a low-profile body which allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches from the ground.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
This unit is designed for cleaning medium-to-large spaces of up-to 2100sq.ft.
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
It uses a 1000pa Super Suction which offers great cleaning results according to different modes.
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
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.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
It features a rotating side brushes that help to clean dirt in corners and along walls.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
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.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
This device uses a CyclonePower cleaning system to clean all floor-types thoroughly. It also features multiple cleaning-modes designed for different floors.
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
It can clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 2100sq.ft.
It can automatically go back to the charging-dock for recharge when battery runs 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.
Yes, it will resume cleaning automatically after getting fully charged.
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.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
It’s equipped with infrared-sensors that prevent it from falling of stairs and to avoid bumping into furniture.
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.
At only 64db, this unit a bit quieter than most robotic-vacuums on the market.
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
It features a MAX-Mode that facilitates for enhanced powerful cleaning of dirty high-traffic areas.
Its HEPA filtration system will help to trap and eliminate 98% of all allergens in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
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.
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.
It features a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches in height.
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.
4 chip 2600mAh battery.
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 and this is large-enough to hold a fair amount of dust.
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.
12.2"L x 3"H x 12.2"D
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
4.85-lbs.
8.6 pounds
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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