CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 801 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 801

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 801 :

  • button icon High efficiency filter
  • button icon Deeper cleaning on carpets
  • button icon Advanced dirt detect cleaning
  • button icon Provides up to 5 times more air power
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • SUCTION POWER
  • 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 801

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 801 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robot can clean under furniture above 3.6 inches in height. If the furniture is above 3.6 inches tall then it might not clean beneath it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features an Aeroforce three stage cleaning system that will lift, loosen and suction pet hairs using up to 5 times of more air power. it also has multi dual surface brushes that will not tangle and effortlessly remove pet hairs from your home.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use the edge sweeping brush that has been specifically constructed to remove debris from corners and along the wall edges.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 801
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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans multi floor types using the Auto Adjust cleaning head. It automatically alters its height so as to maintain the multi surface bushes with long lasting rubber tread design in a very close contact with the various floor surfaces like hard floors and 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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Will automatically dock and recharge amidst cleaning when battery is low 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 801
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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a full suite of smart sensors that moves the robot from room to room on a single floor. This allows it make up to 60 precision in a second to adapt to your home environment and effectively clean.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cliff detect sensors particularly avoid stairs and other drop offs in the house. It automatically turns away from stairs and will clean around and beneath objects without running over them.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Contains a power lifting suction on the patented three stage Aeroforce cleaning system. Will provide 5 times more air to lift embedded debris, pet hairs and other particles from its hiding place.

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Roomba 801 has a high efficiency filter that ensures to capture up to 99% of every allergen, pollen plus particles as little as 10 microns from the air leaving it 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 801
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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Advanced dirt detect sensor – this identifies areas that have a high level of dirt concentration in your home and then presents additional cleanings in such spots.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

From the minute you click clean, this Roomba 801 begins cleaning without your supervision. it will slide under the hard top reach areas and around furniture as you relax elsewhere using the iAdapt sensors.

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 801
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 801
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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Even when you are not around, the Roomba 801 will get your home cleaned through scheduling. Allows weekly scheduling of up to 7 times per week. Just preset cleaning on the control panel.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.6 inches – cleans under beds, sofas and furniture above its height

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 801
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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, alerts you once dust bin require emptying

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Dual mode virtual wall included to help you restrict robot from some 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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.7 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.57 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 801

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Tangle free dual multiple brushes suitable for pets • Can clean on a 7 day schedule • Provides up to 5 times more air power • Advanced dirt detect cleaning • Automatic adjust cleaning head for multiple floors • High efficiency filter • Deeper cleaning on carpets

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 801
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Dust bin can’t automatically empty once full

Yes

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

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