CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

PureClean PUCRC99 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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6.8
Runners Up:

PureClean PUCRC99

Reasons to buy PureClean PUCRC99 :

  • button icon Large and detachable mopping pad – covers wider area
  • button icon Effectively cleans corners and edges using side brushes
  • button icon Low profile design – only 3.07 inches tall
  • button icon Sweeps and Mops
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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

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – PureClean PUCRC99 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At 3.07 inches high, this PUCRC99 easily enters beneath furniture that is taller than its height to thoroughly clean it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features dual rotating sweepers that do not require rotating underbrush to remove pet hairs from homes. Sweepers built to resist cat and dog hairs from clogging.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

PUCRC99 comes with 2 sweeper brushes in the box. These brushes extend to the tight corners and edges to remove unwanted debris collected in them.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It allows the robot to run for up to 90 to 120 minutes after a single charge.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Approximately 240 minutes

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Easily moves on multi floors like tile, hardwood and hard carpet floors. Adjusts easily from one floor to the next to remove every kind of dust, dirt and hairs.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans large rooms for 120 minutes before running low. Recharging and continuing to complete cleaning.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs to the home dock immediately battery becomes low or after cleaning to recharge on its own.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This cleaning robot will resume cleaning on its own. Makes it suitable for cleaning larger rooms and offices

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It is equipped with a random path navigation system. It will move from room to room on a single floor randomly. Keeps entire home or office clean.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot contains Smart sensors that feature the IR sensor. It works by stopping the robot from running off the stairs in a home or running into the obstacles on its cleaning path.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

60 db - Usually runs quietly

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot cleaner is equipped with a Hepa filter great for allergies. It traps every fine particle from the air and then keeps them locked in the easy to clean debris bin.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

PureClean PUCRC99
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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can sweep and mop automatically

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC99
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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It comes with a powerful wireless remote control that you can use as you relax. Will change the direction of the robot or even adjust cleaning schedules with a simple click operation.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
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

PureClean PUCRC99
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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a programmable scheduler that activates on its own to start cleaning. Will automatically begin cleaning on scheduled time even when no one is home. Use the LCD screen or the wireless remote to adjust robot settings.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can take in large debris to the size of food crumbs in its 400 ml capacity dust bin. Empty dust bin once it reaches full capacity for optimum effectiveness.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its low height of only 3.07 inches makes it possible for PUCRC99 to slide under furniture and clean it completely.

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2000 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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

400 ml

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC99
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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.2 x 12.2 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

8.85 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Can clean various surfaces • Built with anti falling and anti collision sensors • Large and detachable mopping pad – covers wider area • Effectively cleans corners and edges using side brushes • Long lasting battery life – 120 minutes • Collects pet hairs from floors and hard carpets • Low profile design – only 3.07 inches tall • Built in LCD screen and wireless remote • Powerful 24w suction • Features dual rotating sweepers • Anti clogging sweepers • Two mopping cloths

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

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Doesn’t have a path finding feature • Is not built with virtual walls • No Smartphone app or wifi connectivity • Voice control using Amazon Alexa not supported

Yes

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

Overall Winner

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