Overall Score 6.4
The iRobot Roomba 621 is a manual yet simple robot vacuum that is easy to use, and highly effective for cleaning floors, especially for those living with dogs or cats in the house. However, its charging sensors can be tricky and require careful cleaning, nevertheless, the Roomba 621 is a reliable and efficient robot that can clean under beds and sofas.
iRobot Roomba 621 cleans all floor types, this feature is essential, since different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is said to be able to clean all floor types, it implies that the robot vacuum is capable to clean most flooring materials without any significant issues.
The robot vacuum's ability to generate a map of its cleaning space is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the space. This can be used for different situations, for example the iRobot Roomba 621 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not.
iRobot Roomba 621 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. iRobot Roomba 621 has 3 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuums varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. iRobot Roomba 621 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end brands may give longer warranties.
iRobot Roomba 621 has washable filters, these are designed to capture dust, dirt, and fine particles during the cleaning process and can be easily removed and cleaned to maintain the vacuum's performance. The iRobot Roomba 621's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it needs to be emptied. Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance.
The iRobot Roomba 621 can adjust its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when moving to a carpet to allow for effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to ensure the brushes make good contact. The iRobot Roomba 621 weighs 4.3kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around. iRobot Roomba 621 has a width of 340mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it can properly clean in one go.
The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room iRobot Roomba 621's height measures 92mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge.
It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba 621's battery power is 4500mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged. iRobot Roomba 621's operating time is 1.5h iRobot Roomba 621 has a charge time of 3h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle. The operating power consumption of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home.
iRobot Roomba 621 has a power consumption of 33W, power is typically measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. An overheating indicator in a robot vacuum serves several important purposes, making it a very important safety feature. It helps protect the iRobot Roomba 621 from damage by sensing when critical components, such as the motor or battery, are operating at temperatures that could cause harm.
Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when certain conditions occur. iRobot Roomba 621 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. iRobot Roomba 621 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the space being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation.
This feature enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific area in your home, iRobot Roomba 621 supports this, which can be really useful for addressing localized messes or high-traffic areas. iRobot Roomba 621 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to detect and adjust to all kinds of floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it transitions from hard floors like tile to carpeted areas. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum becoming stuck while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 621 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. iRobot Roomba 621 has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your home and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically.
Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba 621 come having an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation.
iRobot Roomba 621 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space.
