Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 652 :
PERFORMANCE |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 960
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 652
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 960
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CONCLUSION |
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Total height is 3.58 inches tall – will only clean under furniture above 3.58 inches
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
120 square meters – ideal for small or medium sized apartments
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
600 Pa – very low suction power but thoroughly cleans hard floors and carpets
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Romba 652 features dual multi surface brushes – ideal for collecting pet hairs from messy surfaces into the dust bin.
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 walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
180 minutes
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
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.
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
Utilizes the full suite of intelligent sensors to navigate through large rooms. Auto recharges when battery runs low during cleaning session.
Returns to home base automatically for a full charge after cleaning or when battery runs low. Constantly ready for next cleaning task.
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.
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.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Cliff detect sensors help Roomba 652 avoid drop offs and stairs. Will detect stairs and obstacles and turn away or clean around obstacles.
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.
68 db – very little sound produced
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Has another kind of filter that removes debris, furs and allergens from the air leaving it fresh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, can be controlled using mobile app – download the app first on your mobile phone.
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.
Connects to home wifi
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
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
Voice command Romba 652 using Amazon Alexa
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.
3.58 inches low profile design – allows the robot easily fit under most kickboards, furniture and beds to remove all hidden debris.
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.
1800 mAh – very small battery capacity but can deliver up to 90 minutes runtime 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.
300 ml – will require constant emptying of debris for effectiveness.
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.
13.4 x 13.4 x 3.6 inches
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
7.9 pounds – lightweight
8.6 pounds
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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