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Reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner :
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This device weighs 3.5 inches which an ideal size for it to clean under sofas, tables, beds and any furniture that is above the height.
Its height is 3.81 inches – very low profile. So it can clean under furniture.
This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.
2700 sq ft - Ideal for Medium to Large rooms.
This unit has an unbeatable suction for pick up of large and small debris as well as hair on carpets and large floors.
1,800 pa - Not the best suction according to the hype this robot gets.
With its unbeatable suction and self cleaning brush roll, it is able to capture pet dander and allergens making it ideal for pet owners.
With a Turbo and Max four suction mode, this unit can remove pet hair from both hard floors and carpet.
Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.
With its slim design of 96mm, this unit can reach all corners that are difficult to clean and also be in position to vacuum wall edges.
This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.
150 minutes if runtime – excellent run time. Better than most robot vacuums.
The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.
3-4 hours of charging time. Takes quite long to charge fully.
This unit has an intelligent navigation system which is to enable it to clean multiple floors ranging from carpets to hard floors and tiles.
It can clean from a hard floor to a low pile carpet. But if the carpet has a high concentration of dust, you opt for the Turbo Max Suction – this will boost the power of robot.
This unit features a dual edge and powerful suction property which digs deep into carpets while taking out debris and hair from carpets.
This cleaner is able to hold up battery life of 4 hours which enables it clean large rooms.
Yes, it has coverage of 250 square meters. So you can use in both medium – large rooms.
Device has a charging dock which makes it self- recharging when it runs out power.
Once the battery runs low, the device will auto dock its self to recharge.
Device is designed to recharge when needed and there after resumes from where it left off ensuring not to repeat already cleaned places.
It resumes cleaning after re-charging. So it does not require your attention for it to complete the job.
Device is designed to know where to map the rooms in the home which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to leave out.
It creates a real-time map for the entire floor - making it easy to the robot to move from room to room seemingly.
Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.
The Smart and safe Laser Navigation technology detects cliffs and objects on the floor thus prevent the robot from bumping into furniture and other objects on the floor. When it gets close to cliffs, it changes direction.
This unit is relatively quiet compared to other cleaner which makes it eligible to clean the room while giving you a good work environment and can be set to quiet mode using the remote control.
61-72 db - makes some little noise. It is not 99% quiet. But it is not the kind of noise that can distract you.
This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.
The Turbo Max Suction function boosts the robot’s suction power when the need arises.
Device consists of a filter and comes with an extra filter that is very useful to capture and eliminate dust, pet hair and any other light debris.
Features a HEPA FILTER which captures and eliminates dust particles and allergens in the air. So as it cleans your floor and carpet - it also removes dust particles and allergens from the air.
Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.
With its Real-time map generating technology, the robot will understand the entire floor to be cleaned, create precise path and follow that path.
This unit is designed to sweep as it is made with two side sweepers, however it may not be able to mop the floor as you would like it to.
Device has a max mode which is used to increase the suction power in order to deal with concentrated messes.
With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command the device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.
Choose between voice control by Alexa or Smartphone App.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.
Can be controlled with a mobile App. Remotely create vacuuming schedule, change cleaning direction, select cleaning mode.
This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.
It is Wifi Enabled
This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.
Use the MI mobile App to create cleaning schedule for a full week.
You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.
It is compatible with Amazon Alexa - so you can control it voice command.
Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose specific zones to be cleaned.
Use the Xiomi Mobile App to draw or define a specific area were the robot should clean.
Device has an XL dust bin which is able t hold up to 30 days of dirt and debris.30 days of dirt and debris.
This cleaner has a low profile design making it eligible to perform its duties.
3.8 inches tall. So it can get below furniture which is 4 inches tall off the ground.
Device comes with boundary strips to block off certain areas in the house.
The battery has a 2,600 mAmpH, which means the robot can clean for some hours before it requires recharging.
5200mAh – Excellent battery
Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.
420 ml – quiet small. You will need to empty it many times.
Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier and block off an opening that is 7 feet wide.
Has a virtual wall but you might need to buy it
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches
5.7 pounds
8.4 pounds
• Powered by IQ NAV, • Maps your whole home, • It methodically cleans row by row and navigates to the next room • Has Shark suction power and features a self-cleaning brush roll • Has an XL dustbin.
• Affordable • Good run time • Low profile design • Compatible with Alexa • Performs ZONE cleaning • Wifi Enables • Can be controlled with a Smartphone App • Virtual wall keeps it away from specific areas • Plans and maps its routes • Strong suction power • HEPA Filtration is ideal for people with allergies
• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.
• Can't vacuum thick carpets
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