CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Braava 380t 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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6.8
Runners Up:

iRobot Braava 380t

Reasons to buy iRobot Braava 380t :

  • button icon Advanced Robot Mop- Wet Mopping
  • button icon Dry Sweeping cleaning modes
  • button icon Ideal for large spaces
  • button icon Cleans all hard floor types
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Braava 380t

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
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:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Braava 380t VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Average coverage of 355 square feet – ideal for both multiple rooms and larger rooms within its coverage.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Removes pet dander through special back and forth mopping action and damp cloths. Lifts pet hairs from multiple surfaces.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features maximized edge design – enters into corners and along the walls to remove hidden dust and other particles.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs nonstop for 150 minutes when battery is fully charged.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses North star cube technology for large rooms. Expands the cleaning coverage using the cubes (purchase separately).

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Automatically resumes cleaning after auto recharge. Goes back to where it had stopped cleaning to continue.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Navigates the entire home on a single floor using iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system. Shut doors you to restrict it from other areas.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Navigates around objects and turns away from stairs. Uses powerful sensors to detect obstacles and stairs on its cleaning path.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can dry sweep multiple floors and damp mop hard floors

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Tripple pass cleaning action - Pro clean system using advanced robot mob for concentrated cleaning. Eliminates all grimes and dirt from messy places.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Braava 380t

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
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

iRobot Braava 380t
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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Braava 380t
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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.1 inches low profile design – easily enters and reaches hard to reach areas for an effective cleaning.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2000 mAh NiMH battery capacity – able to deliver up to 150 minutes of nonstop runtime.

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Braava 380t
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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

9.6 x 8.5 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

4 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• 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

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

iRobot Braava 380t
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• 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

Yes

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

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