CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 652 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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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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iRobot Roomba 652

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 652 :

  • button icon Supports wifi and can be Smartphone controlled using mobile App
  • button icon Compatible with Amazon Alexa – use voice prompts
  • button icon Provides concentrated cleaning through dirt detection sensors
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

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

iRobot Roomba 652

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
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
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 652 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Total height is 3.58 inches tall – will only clean under furniture above 3.58 inches

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 square meters – ideal for small or medium sized apartments

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

600 Pa – very low suction power but thoroughly cleans hard floors and carpets

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Romba 652 features dual multi surface brushes – ideal for collecting pet hairs from messy surfaces into the dust bin.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

180 minutes

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Head automatically adjusts its height to match various floors and carpets. Will clean marble, tile, linoleum, hardwood, vynil, laminate, low pile and medium pile carpets.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Utilizes the full suite of intelligent sensors to navigate through large rooms. Auto recharges when battery runs low during cleaning session.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Returns to home base automatically for a full charge after cleaning or when battery runs low. Constantly ready for next cleaning task.

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 Roomba 652
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

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a complete suite of smart sensors that allows it move from room to room on a single floor. Will make up to 60 decisions in a second to adapt to the home and successfully clean it.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cliff detect sensors help Roomba 652 avoid drop offs and stairs. Will detect stairs and obstacles and turn away or clean around obstacles.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

68 db – very little sound produced

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has another kind of filter that removes debris, furs and allergens from the air leaving it fresh.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 652
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

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Dirt detect sensors provide concentrated cleaning. Informs the Roomba 652 to put more effort on areas with a high traffic concentration of dirt in your home.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Single press clean or preset cleaning schedule for a hassle free operation. It provides a complete hand’s free cleaning as you relax on your sofa and bed.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, can be controlled using mobile app – download the app first on your mobile phone.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Connects to home wifi

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Schedule cleanings up to 7 days a week using the mobile app downloaded on your phone together with wifi connectivity or press button on Robot

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Voice command Romba 652 using Amazon Alexa

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 652

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 652
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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.58 inches low profile design – allows the robot easily fit under most kickboards, furniture and beds to remove all hidden debris.

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1800 mAh – very small battery capacity but can deliver up to 90 minutes runtime after full charge

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

300 ml – will require constant emptying of debris for effectiveness.

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 652
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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.4 x 13.4 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.9 pounds – lightweight

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Supports wifi and can be Smartphone controlled using mobile App • Makes up to 60 precisions per second • Compatible with Amazon Alexa – use voice prompts • Patented three stage cleaning system • Provides concentrated cleaning through dirt detection sensors • Cliff detection sensors • Long runtime period – 90 minutes • 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush • Automatically docks and recharges • Dual multi surface brushes • Hassle free operation

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 Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Cannot plan routes – navigates randomly • Very small dust bin capacity of 300 ml only • Low suction power of 600 Pa • Small battery capacity that won’t last long • Excludes a virtual wall technology – no zoned cleaning • Makes some noise during cleaning schedule • Cannot wet mop floors • No full bin indicator • Fails to deep clean thick carpets

Yes

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

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