CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 665 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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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 665

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 665 :

  • button icon Cleanings can be scheduled for a week
  • button icon Cleans under most furniture, beds and sofas
  • button icon Automatic dock and recharge
  • button icon Virtual wall – restricts robot from some areas
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • HEPA FILTER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 665 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.6 inches low profile design – with this, it is able to clean under most furniture, sofas and beds in your home.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1292 square feet – ideal for small and medium sized homes

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

600 Pa – delivers a low suction power but enough to suction multiple floors, low pile carpets and various cleaning modes.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a patented three stage cleaning system effective at capturing and eliminating pet hairs without making the motor clogged.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Side brushes that with bristles that reach the corners and along walls easily.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

70 minutes – suitable for a small roomed apartment

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 665
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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

With its ability to easily adjust to multiple floor types, this Roomba 665 can clean tile, laminate, carpet, hard wood and any other hard floor type.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Once battery low, Roomba 665 docks and returns to the recharging station for a full recharge so it’s ready for next cleaning tasks.

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 665
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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can clean all rooms on a single floor. it has iAdapt navigation system that uses sensors to move and adapt to your changing home environment and clean according to each floor type.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Makes use of anti collision sensors to emit infrared rays that prevent running on to obstacles or falling off cliffs.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

68 db – operates relatively quite

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 665
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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It is very easy to set Roomba 665 to clean your home. You can press on the clean button on it or schedule cleaning for a preset time and it will do the rest.

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 665
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 665
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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features an auto schedule function – will clean for up to 7 days a week

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can pick up large debris to the size of a cereal. will require you to empty bin often for effectiveness.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.6 inches low profile design – lets the robot easily fit under majority of furniture, kickboards and beds.

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1800 mAh battery capacity – will deliver only 70 minutes of run time

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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

300 ml

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Includes a dual mode virtual wall barrier. It assists manage the robots cleaning areas.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

18.8 x 17 x 5 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

20.2 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Cleanings can be scheduled for a week • Virtual wall – restricts robot from some areas • iAdapt navigation system • Side brushes – cleans along walls and corners • Automatic dock and recharge • Adjustable wheels – easily climb over low and medium pile carpets • Cleans under most furniture, beds and sofas • 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 665
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Doesn’t have an LCD display unit • Will not map your floors – randomly navigates and takes much longer to complete cleaning • Low cross barrier height of only 0.59 inches • Excludes a dirt detection feature • Very low 600 Pa suction power • Doesn’t have a hepa filtration system • Only suitable for small homes – only 1292 square feet coverage • Can only clean low and medium pile carpets – no carpet boost function • Very little run time of only 70 minutes • No smart app remote control or wifi connection • Very small dust bin capacity • Amazon alexa not supported • Small battery of 1800 mAh – won’t last long • Only sweeps floors and carpets without mopping • Produces some noise while in operation • Doesn’t indicate when dust bin is full

Yes

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

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