Overall Score 6.7
iRobot Roomba 976 can clean all floor types, this feature comes in handy, as different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, it means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean most flooring materials without any limitations.
iRobot Roomba 976 has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba 976 are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which implies that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. iRobot Roomba 976 is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
iRobot Roomba 976 has 3 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums varies depending on the design of the robot vacuum. iRobot Roomba 976 has a period of 2 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end models may give longer warranties. iRobot Roomba 976 has washable filters, these are designed to capture dust, dirt, and fine particles during the cleaning process and can be easily removed and washed to maintain the vacuum's performance.
iRobot Roomba 976's dustbin capacity is at 0.6L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it requires to be emptied. Most robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to alert users when the dustbin is full and needs to be emptied. iRobot Roomba 976 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged which means performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied.
iRobot Roomba 976 weighs 4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and carrying around. iRobot Roomba 976 has a width of 350mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly clean in one go. The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a space iRobot Roomba 976's height measures 92mm, here you are considering the measure 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 976's battery power is 2130mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
iRobot Roomba 976's operating time is 1.25h iRobot Roomba 976 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. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home. iRobot Roomba 976 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.
iRobot Roomba 976 has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the area being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba 976 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to detect and adjust to different floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it moves from hard floors like hardwood to carpeted areas. iRobot Roomba 976 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet.
This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum getting trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 976 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. These virtual barriers are set up and controlled via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning.
iRobot Roomba 976 has a route mapping feature which enables it to create a map of your space 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 autonomously 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 976 come having an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety while cleaning. iRobot Roomba 976 has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working.
iRobot Roomba 976 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring.
