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Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 650 :
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USABILITY |
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DESIGN |
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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.
At just 3.6 inches tall, Roomba 650 can fit under most furniture where dirt hides most.
This unit is with an IQ navigation feature, which enables it to clean using a row by row coverage.
1292 Sq Ft
This unit has an unbeatable suction for pick up of large and small debris as well as hair on carpets and large floors.
600 Pa - apparently this model is not too strong but it can remove dust from all floors including carpets
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 its medium suction power, Roomba 650 can capture and remove pet hair left on floors and carpets. It can also be in position to remove large debris like cereals.
Unit features corner brushes that dig deep into corners for complete removal of dust and debris.
It’s spinning side brushes can sweep along the wall edges and corners of the room. No dirt will be left behind. If dirt is embedded on the floor, the spinning brushes will loosen it and remove it from the floor.
This unit's battery running time goes for 4 hours when fully charged.
It is powered by a 3000 mAh battery which runs for 90 minutes and its charge time is 180 minutes. This makes Roomba 650 ideal for medium to large sized rooms
The recommended charge time for the device is approximately 6 hours until full charge.
180 Minutes – this will give you 90 minutes of run time.
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 both bare floor types and carpet floor types. Bare floor types include: hardwood, marble, vynil, tile, laminate, linoleum WHILE for the carpet floors it will only clean low-pile, medium-pile carpets. IT CAN'T WORK ON VERY THICK CARPETS
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.
Device has a charging dock which makes it self- recharging when it runs out power.
Yes, once the battery runs low, this unit can auto dock and recharge until the battery is full. But it can’t auto resume after charging
Device is designed to recharge when needed and there after resumes from where it left off ensuring not to repeat already cleaned places.
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.
Yes, this robot can move from room to room, it does don’t have a mapping floor technology so it cleans randomly, moving from room-to-room. That is why it comes with a Virtual Wall barrier that that prevents it from entering certain rooms.
Device has cliff sensors that enables it avoid stairs and decks.
Using its cliff-detection sensors, Roomba 650 will always avoid stairs and related drop-offs while navigating the floor. This safety feature prevents the robot from accidents that could lead to fatal damages.
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.
This unit has a normal and max suction power that lets it boost from normal to max suction when required.
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.
Device has a total mapping feature of the rooms which lets you select which rooms to clean and which ones to avoid.
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.
All you have to dio is to press buttons found on top of the robot. Create cleaning schedules via the control panel.
Device comes with a remote control that lets you control, schedule and find out the history of cleaning sessions.
This robot is WIFI connected for your personal convenience.
This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the Shark clean app or Alexa.
You can be able to command your robot with Alexa.
Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose specific zones to be cleaned.
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.
Features a 3.58 inches / 9.1 cm low profile design which enables it to clean under furniture and sofas.
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.
3000 mAh – strong enough to give you 90 minutes of runtime.
Dustbin is designed to hold up a 30 session cleaning capacity of debris.
400 ml – Not too big for very large debris.
Device is made with a virtual wall that creates a barrier and block off an opening that is 7 feet wide.
Yes, it comes with one virtual wall. Always place this virtual wall in a room where you don’t want the robot to go. This virtual wall has signals which stop the robot from moving into restricted areas or rooms.
12.8 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches
13.4 x 3.6 x 13.4 inches
5.7 pounds
7.72 lbs
• 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.
• Worth the money - it cleans effectively • Automatically Docks and Recharges when battery runs low • Powerful battery of 3000 mAh lasts longer - 90 minutes of running time • Has a virtual wall barrier which prevents it from entering specific rooms • Create cleaning schedules for 7 days • Extracts embedded debris • Cleans walls and edges effectively • Cleans under furniture • Low profile design • Good battery life - 90 minutes on a 180 minutes charge
• Robot when not set in quiet mode can be very loud. • Device may not be helpful when required to mop.
• It does not have a mapping feature - cleans randomly • Poor Suction Power, • Can't be remotely controlled with a mobile app, Not Alexa compatible, • Features a small dustbin of 400 ml - this means you have to empty it so many times, • Does not have a HEPA Filter which eliminates allergens and dust mites, • It does not wet mop the floor as some advanced robotic vacuums do, • Makes some little noise • Not Wi-fi supported. • It is expensive • Does not empty its self • Can’t be programmed to clean specific areas • Can’t vacuum tick carpets • Does not have a full bin indicator • Does not have a carpet boost function
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