CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 655 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 Roomba 655

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 655 :

  • button icon Automatically docks and fully recharges
  • button icon Suitable for multiple floor types and carpets
  • button icon Thoroughly cleans corners and along walls
  • button icon Provides a hassle free operation
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 655 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Only 3.6 inches above the ground – has a low height that lets it clean under furniture above 3.6 inches and might fail to clean under furniture below 3.6 inches tall.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Built with a 3 stage cleaning system ideal for homes with pets. Will lift up all pet hairs and bin them leaving your home free from cat and dog hairs.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its edge sweeper brush is created purposely to clean corners and along walls carefully.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

90 runtime minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for a small sized home

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 655
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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba 655 is built with an adjustable that matches with multi floor cleanings such as 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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features iAdapt navigation system – robot will navigate through large rooms on a full charge

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Self docks and goes back to home station to recharge for next clean or after completing a cleaning session.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can reset it to clean once the indicator turns green representing a full charge.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Will randomly move from room to room on a single floor adjusting its head to multiple surfaces and dodging obstacles on the way on a single floor.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses the iAdapt smart sensor technology to avoid stairs and objects

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a high efficiency air filter – eliminates almost all the allergens and other debris from the air of your home. Perfect for people with breathing complications.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 655
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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba 655 features a Dirt detection function – recognizes areas with high concentration of particles then automatically puts more emphasis on cleaning it.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Conveniently schedule cleaning or press clean on the remote control and let this robot do all the dirt work for you as you relax.

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 655
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 Roomba 655
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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Click on the schedule button placed on the Roomba 655 and it will automatically clean on the preset times even when you are away from home.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Includes a virtual wall technology for zoned cleaning. Will create an invisible wall that only this robot will see and not go beyond the invisible line.

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 655
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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Low profile design of 3.6 inches tall. Will enter below furniture above its height and remove all the hidden debris leaving your home clean.

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a virtual wall system that sets invisible boundaries. Prevents robot from entering restricted areas in the home .

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

17.8 inches x 17.2 inches x 4.9 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

8 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Automatically docks and fully recharges • Can be conveniently scheduled • Three stage cleaning technology • Suitable for multiple floor types and carpets • Thoroughly cleans corners and along walls • Cleans under most furniture, beds and tables – only 3.6 inches • Great choice for homes with dogs and cats • Avoids drop offs and stairs • Made with durable material • Provides a hassle free operation • Simple to set up

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 655
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Doesn’t have a wet mopping feature • Cannot be connected to home wifi • Hard to know when bin is full • Not suitable for high pile carpets • Amazon Alexa not supported • No smart mapping of home – randomly navigates • Weak battery capacity – provides only 90 minutes of run time • Doesn’t indicate when dust bin is full • Only sweeps floors and carpets • Dust bin won’t automatically empty when full • Brush easily gets tangled with pet hairs

Yes

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

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