CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.6
Runners Up:

Roomba 891

Reasons to buy Roomba 891:

  • button icon Cleans all floor types.
  • button icon Up to 5 times the air purifier.
  • button icon Sweeps away debris hiding along walls.
  • button icon Intelligently navigates your home.
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7.6
Runners Up:

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 :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

Roomba 891

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets live most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges 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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

iRobot promises that the battery can run for up to 2 hours, and based on our estimates, will last about 400 charges

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Charging time under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile 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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

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

Roomba 891
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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 891 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The device is able to boost suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

No

HEPA FILTER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Roomba 891
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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 891 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

you can control device with remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Simply ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to start, stop, or dock your robot.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device is wifi connected.

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Clean and schedule anytime, from anywhere with the iRobot Home App.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Roomba 891

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roomba 891
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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device has boundary strips included.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1800 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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

0.2 gallons

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device ha got a full bin indicator that alerts you when you need to empty the bin.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roomba 891
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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

10.2 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

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

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

Yes

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

Overall Winner

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