Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 660 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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Only 92 millimetres in height, it can easily clean under furniture above 92 mm and it might not be possible to clean under furniture below 92 mm
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
Contains an AeroVac Technology that effectively deals with pet hairs, furs and other fibers in the home. Will lift and pull pet hairs into the AeroVac bin making it ideal for homes with pets.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Roomba 660 features a spinning side brush – designed to remove all debris from the corners and along the walls.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
120 minutes – adequate time to complete cleaning a small to medium sized home.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
180 minutes of full charge
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Uses the patented three stage cleaning technology to deliver great cleaning on multiple floors in your home. Will vacuum tile, all hard wood floors, laminate and carpets in detail.
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
Its run time of 120 minutes is enough to clean a large room. Cleans longer with tangle free brushes.
Roomba 660 returns itself to the home base for a recharge once it has finished cleaning or when battery is low.
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.
Randomly moves from room to room using the Virtual wall technology to avoid rooms you have restricted it from accessing. Also makes 60 decisions in a second as it cleans your multiple rooms on a single floor.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Advanced system of sensors – prevents knocking objects on the floor and falling off stairs through automatic detection.
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.
70 db – not quiet
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Comes with 4 extra AeroVac filters – provide enough air to remove the allergens, mites and particles from the home. Leaves your home fresh and clean.
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.
Features an acoustic sensor technology – provides concentrated cleaning by locating dirtier areas and then spending more time to clean it.
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.
Hassle free operation through a push on a clean button or scheduled cleaning. The robot doesn’t require any manpower from you once you have set it to clean.
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.
Cleaning can be scheduled in advance for up to 7 times per week.
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.
Low profile design of 92 mm above the ground. Lets the robot clean under furniture above its height effortlessly.
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.
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2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
0.47 liter AeroVac dust bin capacity – features an improved space utilization ability that allows the bin evenly fill and provides less regular emptying
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
Includes a virtual wall technology – creates a protective zone as the robot cleans.
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
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13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
3.6 kg
8.6 pounds
• Suitable for multiple floor cleaning • Can be scheduled • Acoustic sensors to detect high dirt areas • Provides convenient cleaning • Provides for zoned cleaning • Space utilization dust bin • Long run time period – up to 120 minutes • Self docks, returns to base and recharges • Customize cleanings using the various three cleaning modes • Best for homes with pets • Has up to 4 extra AeroVac filtration systems • Automatically adjusts its height • Provides cordless cleaning • Anti fall and obstacle detect sensors
• 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 be controlled remotely • Doesn’t allow wifi connection and is not Alexa compatible • No wet mopping feature • Not full bin alert feature • Doesn’t have a battery level indicator • Will not operate quietly • Doesn’t have a hepa filter
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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