CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 660 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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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 660

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 660 :

  • button icon Suitable for multiple floor cleaning
  • button icon Automatically adjusts its height
  • button icon Anti fall and obstacle detect sensors
  • button icon Customize cleanings using the various three cleaning modes
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

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

iRobot Roomba 960

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

iRobot Roomba 960

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 660 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba 660 features a spinning side brush – designed to remove all debris from the corners and along the walls.

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 minutes – adequate time to complete cleaning a small to medium sized home.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

180 minutes of full charge

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its run time of 120 minutes is enough to clean a large room. Cleans longer with tangle free brushes.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba 660 returns itself to the home base for a recharge once it has finished cleaning or when battery is low.

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 660
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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Advanced system of sensors – prevents knocking objects on the floor and falling off stairs through automatic detection.

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

70 db – not quiet

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 660
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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features an acoustic sensor technology – provides concentrated cleaning by locating dirtier areas and then spending more time to clean 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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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 660
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 660
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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleaning can be scheduled in advance for up to 7 times per week.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 660
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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Low profile design of 92 mm above the ground. Lets the robot clean under furniture above its height effortlessly.

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 660
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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

0.47 liter AeroVac dust bin capacity – features an improved space utilization ability that allows the bin evenly fill and provides less regular emptying

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Includes a virtual wall technology – creates a protective zone as the robot cleans.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.6 kg

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• 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

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 660
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• 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

Yes

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

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