Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba i7
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba i7
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.
1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
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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 cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.
Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning
Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.
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.
Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.
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.
After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.
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.
Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.
65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.
Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.
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.
With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.
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.
Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.
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.
Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.
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.
Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.
Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
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.
3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
3300 mAh
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
500 ml
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches
8.6 pounds
7.45 pounds
• 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.
• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately
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