CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iLIFE V4 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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6.3
Runners Up:

iLIFE V4

Reasons to buy iLIFE V4 :

  • button icon Ideal for cleaning multiple-floors.
  • button icon Advanced powerful motor with Max mode.
  • button icon Low profile design for easy cleaning under furniture.
  • button icon Pet hair care technology that cleans up hairs/dirt.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

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

iRobot Roomba 960

  • 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
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iLIFE V4 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a low-profile design with a height of only 3-inches which allows it to clean under furniture above 3” above.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans small-to-medium room spaces of 180-to-200 square meters.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a powerful 800Pa Suction that provides great cleaning results.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses pet hair care technology that focuses on picking up pet hairs and dirt on hardwood and tiled floors. It also has a HEPA-Filter that eliminates 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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has an Edge cleaning mode focuses on cleaning corners and wall-sides.

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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a 2600-mAh Li-battery that operates for about 100-minutes after a full charge.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The battery can get fully-charged in about 280-minutes.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has specially designed wheels with a 15mm obstacle-climb degree in-order to provide Multi-floor Surface Cleaning.

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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit can automatically return to its charging dock for charging when the battery gets 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 V4
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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can do multi-room cleaning but you will have to setup 2 charging-docks in the house for maximum convenience.

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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with a full set of sensors that help to detect foreign objects in its path in-order to avoid bumping around or dropping off stairs.

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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At only 55dBs, this unit is quieter than most robotic-vacuums on the market today.

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a Max-Mode that boosts suction-power so as to provide optimal all-around cleaning with maximum pickups.

No

HEPA FILTER

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a HEPA filter that removes 99.97% of airborne-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 V4
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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a spot-cleaning-mode that allows for cleaning the same spot until it becomes 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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can press the CLEAN-Button on the robot or use the included remote-control to choose moving directions and different working modes.

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 V4
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 V4
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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can be scheduled for 7-days in-order to automatically clean your home at a specific time whether you’re around or not.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iLIFE V4
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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a low-profile design that allows it to clean 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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2600mAh Li-battery

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 V4
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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iLIFE V4
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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

11.8"L x 3"H x 11.8"D

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4.85-lbs.

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iLIFE V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• A 3 inch sleek slim design. • 10 sets of smart sensors. • A powerful 2600mah battery. • 4 cleaning modes & a remote control. • Provides a Multi-floor Surface Cleaning.

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 V4
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Has no deep carpet cleaning. • A moderate suction-power. • No Smartphone-App & Wi-Fi Support. • Lacks a Wet Mopping Feature. • Lacks Mapping/navigation feature.

Yes

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

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