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This unit has a low-profile design with a height of only 2.99-inches which makes it capable of cleaning under furniture above 3-inches.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
It can clean small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1615sq.ft.
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
This device has a great suction-power of 850Pa which provides optimum cleaning results.
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
It is capable of picking up pet-hair on hardwood and tiled floors. It even has a HEPA-Filter that eliminates dust and pet allergies.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
It has a side-brush that sweeps all the dirt from corners and wall-edges.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
This unit is equipped with a 2600-mAh Li-battery that operates for about 110-minutes after a full charge.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
Its battery can get fully-charged in about 250-minutes.
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Features high-density rubber wheels that facilitate for easy climbing of different floors thus ensuring Multi-floor Surface Cleaning.
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
This device can automatically return to its charging dock when the battery gets low on power.
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.
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 can clean more than one room on its own but you will have to setup 2 charging-docks in the house for optimum convenience.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Features a full set of IR-sensors that help to detect foreign objects in its path so as to avoid bumping around and dropping 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.
With only 50dBs of sound, the V5 can operate quietly than most robotic-vacuums on the market today.
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
It features an advanced BLDC-motor that brings 40% more suction power.
Includes a high-efficiency filtration system that is anti-allergen and removes up to 99.97% of airborne-pollutants.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
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.
This unit can be used to wet-mop, sweep and vacuum at the same time in-order to ensure deep-cleaning on hard-floors.
It features a spot-mode that allows for cleaning of the same spot until it gets very clean.
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.
You can simply press the touch AUTO-CLEAN Button on this robot or use the included remote-control to select moving directions and modes.
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 function allows for programming of the device to clean at a convenient time.
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
Features a low-profile design that allows for cleaning under furniture above 2.7-inches from the ground.
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.
2600mAh Li-battery
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
300-ml
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
11.8"L x 3"H x 11.8"D
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
4.5-lbs (2kgs)
8.6 pounds
• Ultra-silent operation. • Powerful 2600mah battery. • Slim design and a remote-control. • Scheduling-function for convenient operation. • Side-brush sweeps dirt from corners and edges. • It suitable for small-to-medium sized houses. • HEPA-Filter that removed 99.97% of allergens. • Mopping-mode for deep-cleaning on hard-floors.
• 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 a deep carpet cleaning. • A small 300ml dustbin. • No Smartphone-App & Wi-Fi Support. • Lacks a Mapping & navigation feature.
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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