CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550:

  • button icon It automatically empties its dust bin
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the vacuuming task
  • button icon Longer run time – 120 minutes
  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pets
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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
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a height of 9.2cm, this means it can clean under furniture which is raised off the ground by 9.2cm. However, if the furniture is below that height from the ground, the robot might fail to go under that furniture.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – Ideal for both medium and large rooms

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1700 Pa – has a very strong suction power

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a strong suction power and HEPA Filter which captures pet hair, allergens and small particles from the air in your room. Can also be used on very thick carpets and rugs where pets spend most of their time.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features Dual Multi-surface rubber brushes which keep close contact with the surface ensuring through clean on wall edges and corners.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 minutes – Excellent run time. The robot won't always stop cleaning to auto charge. Thus give you faster results.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features tangle free brushes that are effective on all floor types - be it hard floors of carpets. They adjust and flex, thus capture even the smallest particles on the floor.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which increases on the suction power of the robot when it gets onto a thick dirty carpet.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It is ideal for large room or apartments. Has a very good battery runtime of 120 minutes.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

After the 120 runtime, the robot will auto dock its self for recharging.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

After recharging the battery, the robot will go and start from where it stopped.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Using the Imprint Smart Mapping technology, the robot will draw a map for the entire floor; plan its routes thus clean room per room without missing any dirt.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can easily sense cliffs, stairs and objects on the floor.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Noise level is 64 dl - Not too loud

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

When it detects a need to increase suction power, it will do it automatically. Boosting suction power 10X more.

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The High Efficiency HEPA Filter will remove 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair released in the air when the robot is vacuuming. But this is not a replacement for traditional HEPA Air Filters.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses its Imprint Smart Mapping technology to map and plan its route

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The advanced Dirt Technology detects areas with lots of dirt thus concentrate on such areas more.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The first and only vacuum robot to empty its self. It does not require your attention. So you can set it for a week and let it do its job.

No

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can be controlled with a mobile app or Amazon Alexa.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Works with iRobot Mobile App. Use your Smartphone to create cleaning schedule or view cleaning map.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Wifi enabled

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Create 7 day cleaning schedule – the robot will always remember when and where to clean. You don’t have to worry about battery charge, it auto charges and resumes with work.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Syncs very well Amazon Alexa. This means you can control the unit with Voice commands. Just talk to Alexa to turn on Roomba i7 Plus.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a Spot Mode function which commands the Robot to thoroughly clean places with lots of dirt all the time. The robot will always visit those areas often to ensure they're dirt free.

No

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

9.2 CM high – not very low as compared to some models on the market but it can still clean under sofas and tables.

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3300 mAh

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

500 ml dust bin - small

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It stops working when the bin is full. This is a clear indication that the Bin is full.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a dual virtual wall barrier which you can put in a room where you don't want the robot to go.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.34 x 13.26 x 3.63 in

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.45 lbs

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Empties its self • Ideal for large rooms • Good for homes with pets • Has zone cleaning • Concentrated cleaning • Boosts suction power

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 i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• No boundary strips • Small dust bin • Does not sweep and mop

Yes

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

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