iRobot Roomba Combo Essential can clean all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean flooring materials without any significant issues.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the iRobot Roomba 981 has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive understanding of its surroundings, enabling it to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room thus avoiding 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 controlled using voice commands.
iRobot Roomba 981 can also work with Amazon Alexa, keep in mind that you will need an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with iRobot Roomba 981. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is compatible with Google Assistant, enabling you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets. iRobot Roomba 981 is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum.
The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has 2 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes supported by robot vacuums varies widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. iRobot Roomba 981, having only 4
has more modes than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 2
Robot vacuum manufacturers may offer different cleaning modes to provide users with flexibility and adaptability to various cleaning challenges. The iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 - 2 years, but some higher-end brands may give longer warranty periods.
The iRobot Roomba 981, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of iRobot Roomba Combo Essential. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's important to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, alongside any limitations or exclusions that may apply. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it can be emptied.
iRobot Roomba 981, at 0.5L
has more capacity than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 0.1L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among 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 generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. The iRobot Roomba 981, 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 selecting 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, is the width of the area that it can properly clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room
iRobot Roomba 981, at 351mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 21mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening 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 to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The iRobot Roomba 981, at 92mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 12mm.
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 typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's battery power is 1,800mAh
iRobot Roomba 981, at mAh3,000
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 cleaning cycles with fewer interruptions to recharge.
The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single 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 981, at 2h
lasts more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 0.8h
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 981, at 3h
charges for longer than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 1h. 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 often measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. This feature is designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation or when specific conditions occur. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Also, iRobot Roomba 981 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 operations. True, most modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum and mop models and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential is one of those robot vacuums
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.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. Both the iRobot Roomba 981 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have mobile application support, this enhances the user 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 becoming stuck 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 stuck, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the iRobot Roomba 981 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 eliminate the chances of becoming stuck during cleaning. Virtual barriers are set up and managed through 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.
Voice prompts are notifications that the vacuum states to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this feature
iRobot Roomba 981 also supports voice prompts, this feature can be useful for you who like audible notifications or users who have visual impairments. Auto-docking is a feature that indicates 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.
Both iRobot Roomba 981 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 with little or no manual intervention. Modern 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, thus its safety during operation.
This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot Roomba 981 is key in mitigating accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind by ensuring that the vacuum will not fall off a ledge during its cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space.
This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention. iRobot Roomba 981 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 981 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity improves the ease and flexibility of robot vacuum use, giving more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
