CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Robot Roomba e6 6198 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

Robot Roomba e6 6198

Reasons to buy Robot Roomba e6 6198:

  • button icon Fully washable dust bin
  • button icon Good choice for homes with pets
  • button icon Automatic dock and recharge
  • button icon Low profile design
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Robot Roomba e6 6198

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Robot Roomba e6 6198

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Robot Roomba e6 6198

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Robot Roomba e6 6198

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – Robot Roomba e6 6198 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Only 5.5 inches tall, low profile design that will clean under furniture above 5.5 inches tall. But may not clean under furniture below 5.5 inches tall

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Built with a high-efficiency filter that collects up to 99% of dog and cat allergens from the air. Also has a tangle free rubber brushes that collects all pet hairs without tangling

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a 27 degree edge sweeping brush that sweeps all debris, dust and particles away from corners and along the walls into a cleaning path to be collected into the bin.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

90 minutes – enough time to thoroughly clean a small and medium sized room or apartment

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a distinctive two multi surface brushes that embrace the different floor types and remains in close contact with hard floors and carpets

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba e6 6198 automatically docks and runs back to its charging station once it realizes that battery is 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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can clean all rooms on a single floor. The full suite of intelligent sensors helps this robot move from room to room. Will guide the robot to clean under and around furniture or other objects on the floor. Avoids stairs and any other fall offs.

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba e6 6198 intelligent and Cliff Detect sensors prevent it from knocking objects on the floors and avoids any stairs or drop off points

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

A power lifting suction - provides 5 times more air Power to remove all allergens from the air and debris on the floor

No

HEPA FILTER

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Contains a high efficiency filter that thoroughly cleans pet hairs and dirt from air and floors. Removes all allergens in your breathing space making it suitable for people with allergies

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Randomly navigates cleaning surface using intelligent sensors

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Only sweeps floors and carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Eliminates dirt from high concentrated areas using the Dirt Detect series II technology. It recognizes the cleaning spot that requires more effort and provides concentrated cleaning

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Robot Roomba e6 6198

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Provides hands free convenient cleaning through wifi connection. Also uses voice prompts on Amazon Alexa to command the robot to start, dock or stop 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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Lets you control it with the iRobot home app – will schedule and control remote. Also lets you monitor cleaning schedule, watch cleaning, watch maintenance videos and view cleaning videos.

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, communicates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant using home Wifi

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

iRobot Home App lets you preset your cleaning program

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use voice to command this robot using Alexa

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Robot Roomba e6 6198

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

5.5 inches in height low profile design – will clean under sofas, beds and other furniture above 5.5 inches tall but might not clean under furniture below 5.5 inches tall

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Full bin indicator – will notify you once the dust bin is full and requires emptying for effective operation

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Includes 2 dual mode virtual wall barriers – restricts Roomba e6 6198 from entering areas you have restricted it from.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

20 x 16.5 x 5.5 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

10.9 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

Robot Roomba e6 6198

CONCLUSION

PROS

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• 27 degree angle edge and corner sweeping brush • Dirt detect series II technology – eliminates concentrated dirt • Fully washable dust bin • Provides scheduled cleanings • Hassle free usage - Remote control using Smartphone • Cliff detect sensors • Good choice for homes with pets • Three stage cleaning system • Auto adjust cleaning head • Automatic dock and recharge • Low profile design

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

Robot Roomba e6 6198
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Won’t map your floors • Will not deep clean thick carpets

Yes

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

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