iRobot Roomba i7 Plus cleans all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised as being able to clean all types of floors, this means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean several flooring materials without any significant issues.
Xiaomi Mi Robot aslo cleans all floor types, this means that it too is built to be adaptable, giving effective cleaning performance on either carpets or hard floors commonly found in homes. A robot vacuum's ability to generate a digital map of its cleaning space is one of the commonly asked-for features. The map it creates allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the desired space.
Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, e.g. the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not. iRobot Roomba i7 Plus has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's way, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions.
Also, the Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle 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 thus preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 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 i7 Plus has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end brands may offer longer warranties. The iRobot Roomba i7 Plus's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum can hold before it needs to be emptied. Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 0.4L
has the same dustbin capacity as the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus
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.
The iRobot Roomba i7 Plus weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and portability. Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 0.4kg
is lighter than the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus with a difference of 3kg. It's important to take in consideration the weight of the robot vacuum when selecting a model, especially if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
iRobot Roomba i7 Plus has a width of 339mm, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to 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 space
Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 345mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus by 6mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room. iRobot Roomba i7 Plus's height measures 92mm, 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 Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 96mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus by 4mm. 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 important as it determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge. Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba i7 Plus's battery power is 3,300mAh
The Xiaomi Mi Robot, at mAh5,200
has more battery power than the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus with a difference of
A bigger capacity usually means longer battery life which can be of advantage if you have a large space or if you prefer the robot vacuum to complete operations without frequent interruptions to recharge. The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to be recharged.
iRobot Roomba i7 Plus's operating time is 1.25h
The Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 2.5h
lasts more than the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus by 1.25h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 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. The Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 4h
charges for longer than the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus by 1h.
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 begins its next cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 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. Self-emptying robot vacuum cleaners like the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus, are advanced robot vacuum models that have the ease of use feature to empty their dustbins automatically.
iRobot Roomba i7 Plus supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 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 intended to eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum becoming trapped during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba i7 Plus are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Both the Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba i7 Plus have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further reduce the chances of getting stuck during cleaning. Virtual barriers are typically set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning.
Both iRobot Roomba i7 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Robot support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes with areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. iRobot Roomba i7 Plus has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your space and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically.
Route mapping is an important feature as it makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot to adapt to the layout of your space to clean more efficiently and minimize the possibility of missing certain spots. Auto-docking is a feature that indicates 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. Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 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 i7 Plus come having an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is intended to save 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 Xiaomi Mi Robot is essential 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 i7 Plus has this convenient feature, which allows you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start cleaning your space. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention.
Xiaomi Mi Robot too can be scheduled.
