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Reasons to buy iRobot Romba 780 :
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Has a low profile design of 8.6 cm in height above the ground – able to clean under beds, sofas and tables
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
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1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
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900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Features a patented 3 stage cleaning system – a powerful Aero Vac series dual vacuums that pulls pet hairs from the ground and fur from air. Also has a tangle free brush and a new advanced cleaning head for greater pet hair lift.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Cleans along wall edges, corners and hard to access areas using its spinning side brush and wall following technology. The rotating counter brushes will act as a dustpan and broom at the same time
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
1 hour – very short run time compared to the Hoover Rogue 970
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
120 minutes of full battery charge
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Able to adjust according to multiple bare floor types like marble tile, linoleum, hard wood, ceramic tile and vynil. Will also clean both low pile and medium pile carpets
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
Automatically docks and returns to the charging station for recharge when battery is running low amidst a cleaning session
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.
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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.
Can move from room to room on a single floor. It uses the provided virtual wall lighthouse to navigate the rooms avoiding rooms with virtual wall lighthouses, stairs and objects on the floor. Will navigate past any soft barriers like couch skirts and identify carpet fringe and cords.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Built with a cliff detecting technology and anti collision sensors to prevent Romba 780 from falling down stairs or knocking objects
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.
60 db – will run quietly
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Features a dual Hepa filters – is able to trap up to 98% of dust, tiny particles, allergens and fur from the home. Leaves a clean and fresh air that is suitable for people with allergies
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.
Has a 3 stage cleaning system – select the spot cleaning mode to concentrate on areas with high level of debris, dust and other particles
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.
It is very simple to control using the infrared remote provided. It will set cleanings and clean as you wish as you relax on your sofa
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.
Can be scheduled to carry out up to 7 cleaning sessions per week when you are away. Use the remote control or the control panel to schedule
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.
It is 8.6 cm off the ground – so it can clean under furniture that is above 8.6cm off 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.
3000 mAh – this only provides 60 minutes of cleaning time after full charge
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.
Yes, will show you when the dust bin is full and requires emptying
Includes a virtual wall lighthouse – allows you block off the areas you don’t want the robot to clean
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
13.9 x 3.4 x 13.9 inches
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
13.6 pounds
8.6 pounds
• Sophisticated power management software – provides 50% longer battery run time • Wall following technology – perfectly cleans edges and along walls • Removes up to 98% of allergens from air • Provides finest cleaning – adjusts according to various floor types • Includes a full bin indicator • Infrared remote control system • Detects cliffs and turns away • Spinning and counter rotating brushes
• 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.
• Doesn’t map the floors • Voice command through Amazon Alexa not supported • No wifi connectivity
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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