CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A6S 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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ILIFE A6S

Reasons to buy ILIFE A6S :

  • button icon An advanced Gen 2 CyclonePower cleaning system.
  • button icon An Electrowall that acts as an invisible barrier.
  • button icon Strong battery that provides 160-mins of operation.
  • button icon An ultra slim body that goes into most narrow & low places.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

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

iRobot Roomba 960

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A6S VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture above 2.8-inches from the ground. In fact, it can perfectly fit under most furniture like; beds and sofas.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans medium-to-large room spaces of up-to 2153sq.ft.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its Gen 2 CyclonePower motor offers up-to 1000Pa suction so as to absorb debris from all types of floor.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It uses a Rubber brush & Bristle brush to thoroughly clean pet-hair without getting clogged. There is also a HEPA-Filter that eliminates 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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The advanced spinning side brush sweeps debris and dust hiding along the walls and corners.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with a long lasting, 2600mAh, Li-ion Battery that provides up-to 160 minutes of run-time.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The battery can be fully-charged for 300-minutes but there is also a 1-hour single-charge option that provides you with 100-minutes of operation.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its Rubber brush & Bristle brush can adapt to different floor-types. Additionally, the large-wheels allow this device to access different floor-types easily.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit can clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 2153sq.ft.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically docks and recharges when its battery runs low on power.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit 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 A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features detection-sensors that help to prevent drops and obstacles.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At only 64db, this unit is quiet enough than most robotic-vacuums.

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a Max-cleaning-mode that delivers 1000-Pa of suction power in-order to provide excellent cleaning performance on thin-carpets and bare-floors.

No

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a HEPA filtration system that traps and eliminates 98% of all allergens within air. There is also an additional filter on it for maximum filtration of dust.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

ILIFE A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a spot-mode that will keep it rotating out in a spiral when cleaning a particular area until it gets thoroughly clean.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be easily programmed using the included infrared remote-control. Additionally, it features a convenient programmable schedule that allows for auto-cleaning throughout the week.

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 A6S
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 A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The included remote-control will allow you to set a weakly cleaning schedule.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It uses an Electrowall as an invisible barrier to confine cleaning in a particular area or zone.

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a low-profile design (2.8”H) and this allows it to clean under furniture above 2.8-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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2600-mAh

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

300-ml.

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.2"L x 2.8"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4.9-lbs.

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• A Maximum cleaning mode. • Virtual walls to block zones. • Cleans different floor-types. • Battery lasts up to 160-minutes. • It looks elegant and very durable. • Gen 2 CyclonePower cleaning system. • Only 2.8 inches for easy cleaning under furniture.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Lacks a mapping or navigation function. • Lacks a mopping feature & deep-cleaning. • Not suitable for thick-carpets & can't deal with dark-colored floors. • Lacks smart-features like Wi-Fi, Alexa and mobile-app.

Yes

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

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