iRobot Roomba Combo Essential can clean all floor types, this is essential, since different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised able to clean all floor types, it implies that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much 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 route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Also, the Roomba 981 has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive understanding of its surroundings, making it possible 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.
Roomba 981 can also work with Amazon Alexa, keep in mind that you will require an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with 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 installed on smartphones and tablets. Roomba 981 too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's advised to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before buying a robot vacuum.
iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has 2 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners varies widely depending on the design of the robot vacuum. 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, however some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties.
The 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, 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 can hold before it needs to be emptied.
The Roomba 981, at 0.5L
has more capacity than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 0.1L
The dustbin capacity can vary 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 generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. The Roomba 981, at 4kg
weighs more than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 1.2kg.
It's advisable to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when choosing 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 the robot vacuum can effectively 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
Roomba 981, at 351mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by 21mm. 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 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 Roomba 981, at 92mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 12mm.
When selecting a robot vacuum, ensure that the robot vacuum can go 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 run on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba Combo Essential's battery power is 1,800mAh
Roomba 981, at mAh3,000
has more battery power than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential by
A bigger capacity implies longer battery life which can be beneficial if you have a large room or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete operations with less 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
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.
The Roomba 981, at 3h
charges for longer than the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential with a difference of 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. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed a cleaning cycle or when specific conditions occur. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Also, Roomba 981 has this feature, overall, the auto-off feature in a robot vacuum is a valuable 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 have the capability to mop floors in addition to vacuuming. Such 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, 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.
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 Roomba 981 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 intended to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum getting trapped while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba Combo Essential are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the Roomba 981 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are set up and managed via 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.
Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum states to provide you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. iRobot Roomba Combo Essential has this feature
The Roomba 981 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 that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Roomba 981 and iRobot Roomba Combo Essential support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba Combo Essential come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is intended to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety while cleaning.
This safety feature that is also available on the Roomba 981 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 enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space.
The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention. Roomba 981 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, Roomba 981 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum use, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
