iRobot Roomba Combo Essential can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, since different rooms inside your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, this implies that the vacuum is capable to clean several flooring materials without any significant issues.
iRobot Roomba 960 aslo cleans all floor types, which implies that it too is designed to be adaptable, giving best cleaning results on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the iRobot Roomba 960 has an obstacle sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better understanding of its environment, enabling it to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room thus 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 integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets. The 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 Roomba 960, having only 3
has more modes than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 1
Robot vacuum manufacturers offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning floors. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 - 2 years, however some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. The iRobot Roomba 960, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of iRobot Roomba Combo Essential.
When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's essential to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, as well as any limitations or exclusions that may apply. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it requires to be emptied. iRobot Roomba 960, at 0.6L
has more capacity than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 0.2L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among different robot vacuum models, and the size 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 for easy maneuverability and carrying around. The iRobot Roomba 960, at 4kg
weighs more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 1.2kg. It's advisable to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when getting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a width of 330mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it can effectively 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 960, at 350mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 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 measurement from the bottom to its highest point.
Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The iRobot Roomba 960, at 91mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 11mm. When choosing a robot vacuum, make sure 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 important as it determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's battery power is 1,800mAh
iRobot Roomba 960, 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 beneficial if you have a large space or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete operations 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 return to its charging dock for recharging.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's operating time is 1.2h
The iRobot Roomba 960, 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 Roomba 960, 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, as it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum is ready for its next cleaning cycle. This is 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 typically measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors.
iRobot Roomba 960, at 30W
consumes less power than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 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 Roomba 960 has 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 process. That's right, many modern robot vacuum cleaners have the capability to 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 Roomba 960 can mop floors, the mopping function in robot vacuum cleaners is a convenient way to maintain clean and polished hard floors without manual mopping. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a dirt sensor, these 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 cleaning cycle. You may want to consider buying either the iRobot Roomba 960 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 home.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the iRobot Roomba 960 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have mobile application support, mobile apps enhance your experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum becoming 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, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the iRobot Roomba 960 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further reduce the chances of getting stuck during cleaning. These 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 while cleaning.
Both iRobot Roomba Combo Essential and iRobot Roomba 960 support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum states to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential supports this feature
The iRobot Roomba 960 also supports voice prompts, this feature can be useful for you who prefer audible notifications or users who have visual impairments.
Auto-docking is a feature that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both iRobot Roomba 960 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba Combo Essential come equipped with 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. This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot Roomba 960 is key in mitigating accidents and protecting 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 certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention. iRobot Roomba 960 too allows scheduling.
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 Roomba 960 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
