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Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :
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Samsung NaviBot SR8950
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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DESIGN |
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Features a self-adjustment function that allows it to go as low as 1.5cm. It’s also 11% slimmer than its predecessor which allows it to easily clean under furniture.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
It’s designed to cleanup medium-to-large sized rooms of up-to 2200-sq.ft.
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
Suction power will adjust to the amount of dirt present on the floor.
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
It features a 204mm, wide main-brush that facilitates for faster and more efficient cleaning of pet-hair on all floor-types. It also includes a HEPA-Filter that eliminates pet-dander.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Has 2 side brushes that thoroughly clean dirt along wall-edges and corners with ease.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Provides about up-to 100-minutes of running-time on a single charge.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
This device can get fully-charged in 180-minutes (3-hours).
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
The NaviBot automatically transitions from hardwood floors to carpeting in-order to ensure optimal cleaning of every surface.
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
It features a Turbo-mode that increases suction-power when cleaning medium to thick pile carpets.
This unit is designed to thoroughly clean large-rooms of up-to 2200sq.ft.
When it’s low on power, it automatically returns to the docking-base to recharge.
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.
When it’s fully charged, it will go back out and continue cleaning from where it left off.
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.
It uses a Visionary Mapping System to navigate from room-to-room smartly.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
This device uses Anti-collision sensors to avoid any obstacles in the way while the integrated Cliff-sensors prevent it from 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.
The NaviBot features Air-Path-Technology which reduces on irritating noise and makes it one of the quietest vacuum cleaners. In fact, its noise-level is only 60dBs on the highest-setting.
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Features a Turbo-mode that increases on suction-power for intensive cleaning of particular dirty areas.
Includes a HEPA (high efficiency air filter) that facilitates for maximum removal of dust and allergens from air.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
It features a Visionary Mapping System that uses sensors and an onboard camera to create the most efficient cleaning-route around your house.
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.
The spot-cleaning-mode shifts the robotic-vacuum to power-cleaning-mode and then allows it to repeatedly vacuum a particular area until it’s dirt-free.
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.
When its dustbin is full, the NaviBot automatically returns to its docking station and empties itself into a central dust chamber.
Features onboard button-controls that can be easily set with the help of a LED-Display interface. It even comes with an IR-remote-control that allows for controlling the device remotely.
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.
The Scheduling-Mode allows for automatic daily or weekly cleanings even when you’re not there.
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
Visionary Mapping technology uses sensors and an onboard camera to capture images of an area in-order to create a virtual-map of zones to be cleaned.
Comes with a larger 600ml dust-bin that facilitates for longer cleaning without needing to be emptied.
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
The self-adjustment feature allows this robotic-vacuum to achieve a low profile design. Additionally, this device is 11% slimmer than its predecessor.
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.
2400mAh
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
600ml.
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
The Virtual Guard feature prevents the NaviBot from entering a vulnerable area. In fact, you just have to push a button to set-up a virtual fence that the NaviBot won't cross.
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
8cm-H x 35cm-W x 35cm-D
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
3.2kg.
8.6 pounds
• Visionary Mapping Technology. • 6 cleaning modes to choose from. • Its slim design fits under furniture. • Multiple sensors for safe cleaning. • Removable & washable HEPA filter. • Virtual Guard creates cleaning-barriers. • Recharges automatically and resumes. • Triple brush system improves dirt pick-up. • Auto empties itself into a docking dust-chamber. • A remote-control & onboard-controls with LED-display.
• 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.
• Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity. • Not compatible with Amazon-Alexa.
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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