CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba i7 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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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

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba i7 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba i7
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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will 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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

Yes

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

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

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
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

No

iRobot Roomba i7

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba i7
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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

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
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba i7
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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

500 ml

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.45 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

iRobot Roomba 960

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba i7
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• 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

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
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

Yes

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

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