Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy iRobot Braava 380t :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Braava 380t
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 960
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 960
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Has a height of 3.1 inches. Cleans under sofas, kickboards and beds above 3.1 inches tall and might not clean under furniture below its height.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
Average coverage of 355 square feet – ideal for both multiple rooms and larger rooms within its coverage.
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Removes pet dander through special back and forth mopping action and damp cloths. Lifts pet hairs from multiple surfaces.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Features maximized edge design – enters into corners and along the walls to remove hidden dust and other particles.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Runs nonstop for 150 minutes when battery is fully charged.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
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1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Created for multi-floor cleaning. Will mop and sweep every hard floor such as tiles, stone and hardwood. Select either the dry sweep or damp mop mode for the surface.
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
Uses North star cube technology for large rooms. Expands the cleaning coverage using the cubes (purchase separately).
Auto docks and recharges when battery is low. Runs straight to its charging station to recharge. Make sure its dick is not blocked with objects.
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.
Automatically resumes cleaning after auto recharge. Goes back to where it had stopped cleaning to continue.
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.
Navigates the entire home on a single floor using iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system. Shut doors you to restrict it from other areas.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Navigates around objects and turns away from stairs. Uses powerful sensors to detect obstacles and stairs on its cleaning path.
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.
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65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
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Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
Has an iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system that runs like an indoor GPS. Keeps track of where the robot is from and where it should go.
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.
Can dry sweep multiple floors and damp mop hard floors
Tripple pass cleaning action - Pro clean system using advanced robot mob for concentrated cleaning. Eliminates all grimes and dirt from messy places.
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.
Effortless operation with easy controls. Just attach a cloth and click ob button for your preferred mode. Braava 380 will automatically follow the schedule without attention from you.
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.
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.
3.1 inches low profile design – easily enters and reaches hard to reach areas for an effective cleaning.
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.
2000 mAh NiMH battery capacity – able to deliver up to 150 minutes of nonstop runtime.
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
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600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
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Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
9.6 x 8.5 x 3.1 inches
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
4 pounds
8.6 pounds
• Can dry sweep and damp mop multiple floors • Features a very long run time of 150 minutes • Easily enters under furniture to clean difficult areas • A multipurpose cleaning pad • Automatically docks and recharges on low battery • Triple pass mopping action • Will not run over objects or fall off stairs • Fast and very convenient to operate • Maximised edge cleaning design for corners and edges • Suitable for multiple floors • Ideal for homes with carpets • Automatically resumes cleaning after recharge • Easily moves from room to room on a single floor • Microfiber can be reused after cleaning • Space saving design • Compact and room decor friendly design
• 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.
• Not built with a carpet boost function • Doesn’t have a full bin indicator • Cannot be scheduled to clean in advance. • no remote control through mobile app, Alexa and Wifi • virtual walls are not included • not suitable for areas with thick carpets – without a power boost • does not include a Hepa filter • LCD displayer not included on the unit • Dust bin cannot empty on its own • Doesn’t have boundary strips
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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