Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy ILIFE Shinebot W400 :
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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Stands at 4.7 inches tall – able to clean under furniture above 4.7 inches tall. Might fail to enter under furniture below 4.7 inches tall.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
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1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
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900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Features scraper that wipes out all pet hairs and other residues quickly. Ideal for homes with cats, dogs, rodents, birds etc
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Built with edge mode for corners and along walls. It reaches the deepest corners and along the walls to eliminate all kinds of debris.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Runs for approximately 80 minutes after a full manual battery recharge
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
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1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Eliminates all kinds of indoor stains from hard floors. Will remove paint, sauces and water thoroughly. Suitable for tiles, laminate, stones etc
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
Path mode suitable for large rooms. Fill to capacity with water and it will clean large rooms for approximately 40 minutes nonstop.
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.
Randomly navigates from room to room. Scrubs floors multiple floors using ultra fine rollers for deep washing without scratching floors.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Anti-drop and anti-collision sensors – built around the unit to allow it safely navigate the home without bumping into objects or falling off stairs.
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.
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65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Boosts suction power in areas with concentrated dirt. Runs in a spiral pattern using maximum suction power to eliminate stains.
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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.
Only mops hard floors
Activate spot mode that provides tidal cleaning. Uses spiral method to spend more time cleaning areas with stubborn messes or stains for an even clean throughout the entire house.
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.
Easy to operate multi function control panel. Simply click clean after powering it on and the robot will do the rest. Also has voice alerts to inform you about its status.
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.
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
Area mode for zone cleaning. ILIFE Shinebot W400 cleans a designated area right in front of it in a systematic path.
Has a dirty water tank – takes in 0.9 litres of dirty water
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
4.7 inches low profile design –cleans under beds, sofas and other furniture without much effort
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.
2500 mAh battery capacity – enough to deliver 80 minutes of runtime
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
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.
11.1 x 11.5 x 4.7 inches
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
7.72 pounds
8.6 pounds
• Indicates both the water tank and battery level on the control panel • Provides concentrated cleaning on hard floors using ultra fine fibre roller • Up to 4 different cleaning modes – path, spot, edge and area modes • Two separate water tanks – dirty and clean water tank • Avoids stairs and objects • Built with user friendly handles to carry the unit • Can be controlled across a room using the remote • Long battery life of about 80 minutes • Large water tank capacity – 0.8L for clean water and 0.9L for dirty water • Superior suction that eliminates dirty water • Hassle free operation • Thorough spiral cleaning pattern • Low profile design for cleaning hard to reach areas • Methodically covers larger spaces • Easy to remove and empty water tank • Scraper and roller easy to replace • Space saving design • Reaches dead corners and edges
• 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 automatic docking and recharging • Cannot resume to clean automatically after recharge • Does not sweep multiple floors – only mops hard floors • Virtual wall not included • Detergents cannot be placed in the unit • Will not plan cleaning paths • No Wi-fi connectivity • Not suitable for carpets and rugs • Water tank cannot automatically empty on its own • Cannot be scheduled to clean
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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