CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba e5 5134 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.9
Winner:

iRobot Roomba e5 5134

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba e5 5134:

  • button icon It can be connected to WI-FI
  • button icon Uses a patented 3-stage cleaning system with dual multi-surface brushes
  • button icon Auto Adjust cleaning head cleaning head
  • button icon Auto docks to recharge
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7.6
Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba e5 5134

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba e5 5134

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba e5 5134 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can clean under furniture above 9.4 cm. But if the furniture is below 9.4cm off the ground, the robot might fail to clean under it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, it is 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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Cleans corners with its 27 degree angle Edge Sweeping brush

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs for 90 minutes

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Is built with an Auto adjust cleaning head for different floor surfaces

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features Auto Adjust cleaning head that adapts its height to allow the multi-surface brushes remain in close contact with carpets

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically returns to the charge base and recharge at the end of a cleaning cycle or when the battery is running 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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can clean from room to room without bumping into any objects

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, it has a Cliff Detect Sensor that prevents the robot from falling downstairs or tumbling over drop-offs in the house

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a HEPA FILTRATION SYSTEM which captures pollutants and allergens that go in the air when the robot is cleaning your house.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

X

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

X

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be controlled with a mobile app or Amazon Alexa – hassle free operation

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use the iRobot Mobile App to control the device. Via this Mobile App – you can create cleaning schedule for a week.

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be connected a Wifi Connection in your home.

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Create a 7 days cleaning schedule using the iRobot Mobile App

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Control the device with Voice Commands using Amazon Alexa.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba e5 5134

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a height of 9.4 cm - not too low as the other robots but it can still clean under furniture above 9.5 cm off the ground.

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1,800 mAh – Not too powerful but it can still do a great job on Hard floors and medium pile carpets.

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

500 ml - very small dust bin. You will need to empty it often because Roomba stops working when the bin is full.

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a full bin indicator. The robot stops working once the bin is full.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It comes with a Virtual wall which prevents it from going to the other rooms.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.50 x 3.7

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.8lbs

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• It contains a Dirt Detect Technology that recognises areas concentrated with dirt and dust and then provides additional cleaning for those areas or spots • Edge cleaning master to clean the edges of stairs • It has a powerful suction • Thorough coverage • Long runtime of up to 90 minutes • It is simple setup • Sleek and premium design • It is great for homes with pets • Hassle free operation • One button cleaning convenience

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 e5 5134
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• It is noisy • It has a small debris bin • It easily clogs • it is difficult to clean

Yes

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

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