iRobot Roomba Combo Essential cleans all floor types, this is essential, since different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is stated as being able to clean all types of floors, this implies that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean most flooring materials without much significant issues.
iRobot 960 Roomba aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is designed to be adaptable, giving best cleaning results on either carpets or hard floors commonly found in homes. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the iRobot 960 Roomba has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better understanding of its surroundings, enabling it to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room and preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles.
Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has 2 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums can vary depending on the design of the robot vacuum.
The iRobot 960 Roomba, having only 3
has more modes than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning surfaces. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. The iRobot 960 Roomba, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of iRobot Roomba Combo Essential.
When thinking of buying a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside any limitations or exclusions that may apply. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it needs to be emptied. iRobot 960 Roomba, at 0.6L
has more capacity than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 0.2L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among different robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential weighs 2.8kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around. The iRobot 960 Roomba, at 4kg
weighs more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 1.2kg. It's important to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when selecting a model, especially if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a width of 330mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is 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 time it takes to clean a space
iRobot 960 Roomba, at 350mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 20mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, reducing the time it takes to clean a room. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's height measures 80mm, here you are looking at the measure from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point.
Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The iRobot 960 Roomba, at 91mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 11mm. When choosing a robot vacuum, ensure that the robot vacuum can fit under the furniture and navigate effectively in your living space without getting stuck or causing damage.
The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge. Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's battery power is 1,800mAh
The iRobot 960 Roomba, at mAh2,600
has more battery power than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by
A bigger capacity usually means longer battery life which can be of advantage if you have a large home or if you prefer the robot vacuum to complete cleaning cycles with less interruptions to recharge. The operating time of the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to be recharged.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's operating time is 1.2h
The iRobot 960 Roomba, at 1.25h
lasts more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 0.05h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a charge time of 2h, 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. iRobot 960 Roomba, at 2h
has the same charge time as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential.
Charge time is an important factor to consider when choosing a robot vacuum, since it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum begins its next 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 Combo Essential has a power consumption of 33W, power is measured in watts (W) and changes among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors.
The iRobot 960 Roomba, at 30W
consumes less power than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 3W. Lower power consumption can be more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, but it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation or when certain conditions occur.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. Also, iRobot 960 Roomba supports this feature, overall, the auto-off feature in a robot vacuum is a key addition that in a way promotes energy efficiency, prolongs the vacuum's lifespan, enhances safety, and adds convenience to the cleaning operations. True, many modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming.
Such robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is one of those robot vacuums
Both iRobot Roomba Combo Essential and iRobot 960 Roomba can mop floors, the mopping function in robot vacuum cleaners is a convenient way to keep up clean and polished hard floors without manual mopping. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the room being cleaned and can be used to adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. You may want to consider buying either the iRobot 960 Roomba or iRobot Roomba Combo Essential If you value the ability to automatically adjust the cleaning modes of the robot vacuum based on the level of dirt and debris in your space.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the iRobot 960 Roomba and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have mobile application support, this enhances your experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum getting trapped during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the iRobot 960 Roomba and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. Virtual barriers are typically set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go during cleaning.
Both iRobot Roomba Combo Essential and iRobot 960 Roomba support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes with areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum emits to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this feature
The iRobot 960 Roomba also supports voice prompts, this feature is useful for you who like audible notifications or users who have visual impairments.
Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both iRobot 960 Roomba and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba Combo Essential come having an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is intended to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot 960 Roomba is essential in avoiding accidents and keeping the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind knowing that the vacuum will not fall off a ledge during its cleaning cycle.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean space without the need for manual intervention. iRobot 960 Roomba too can be scheduled.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential 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. Also, iRobot 960 Roomba supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity improves the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
