CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iLIFE V1 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.6
Winner:

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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5.5
Runners Up:

iLIFE V1

Reasons to buy iLIFE V1 :

  • button icon A Built in HEPA Filter.
  • button icon A Powerful Vacuum Suction.
  • button icon An Auto Charge Dock Station.
  • button icon Dual Rotating Side Brushes for corners & edges.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iLIFE V1 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its slim and low-profile design with a height of only 3-inches allows it to easily clean under furniture.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans small-to-medium room spaces of up-to 1200sq.ft.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses a 500pa powerful Suction to provide great cleaning results depending on the selected mode.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can perfectly clean pet-hair on hardwood and tiled floors. Likewise, there is also a HEPA-Filter that helps to eliminate dust and pet allergies.

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses rotating side brushes to clean dirt in corners and along walls.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with a 2200mah battery that can operate for about 90-minutes after a full charge.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The battery can get fully-charged in about 250-minutes.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses a CyclonePower cleaning system to clean all floor-types thoroughly. It also has multiple cleaning-modes designed for working on different floors.

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can automatically go back to the charging-dock for recharge when battery runs 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

iLIFE V1
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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features smart-sensors that prevent it from falling of stairs and avoid bumping into furniture.

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At only 65dBs, this unit can be a bit quiet when cleaning-up your house.

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a HEPA filtration system that is anti-allergen and removes up to 99.97% of particles down to 0.3-microns.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iLIFE V1
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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features spot-cleaning-mode that allows for cleaning the same spot until it gets clean.

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a programmable scheduling function that allows for auto-cleaning throughout the week.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iLIFE V1
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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a low-profile design that allows for cleaning under furniture above 3-inches in height.

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2200-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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

300-ml

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iLIFE V1
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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

11.5"L x 3"H x 11.5"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4.5-lbs.

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Multiple cleaning modes. • Two Strong Side Brushes. • Anti-bump and anti-drop sensors. • OBS All Terrain Detection System. • Slim body design for going under furniture.

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

iLIFE V1
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• A small dustbin. • A moderate suction-power. • No Smartphone-App/Wi-Fi Support. • Doesn't have Wet Mopping Feature. • Doesn't Have Mapping/navigation feature.

Yes

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

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