iRobot Roomba i7+ cleans all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms inside a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is said to be as being able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is capable to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without any significant issues.
Xiaomi Mi Robot can also clean all floor types, meaning it is designed to be adaptable, providing best cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. The robot vacuum's ability to generate a digital map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the space.
This can be used for several purposes, e.g. the iRobot Roomba i7+ having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. iRobot Roomba i7+ has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions.
Also, the Xiaomi Mi Robot 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 and preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba i7+ are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands. The iRobot Roomba i7+ is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
The iRobot Roomba i7+ has a period of 1 year, warranty periods for robot vacuums typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end brands may give longer warranties. iRobot Roomba i7+'s dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied. Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 0.4L
has the same dustbin capacity as the iRobot Roomba i7+
The dustbin capacity varies widely among 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 i7+ weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around. The Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 0.4kg
is lighter than the iRobot Roomba i7+ by 3kg. It's advisable 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+ has a width of 339mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is 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 time it takes to clean a room
Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 345mm
measures more in width than the iRobot Roomba i7+ 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+'s height measures 92mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom to its highest point.
Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with limited clearance in your home. The Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 96mm
measures more in height than the iRobot Roomba i7+ with a difference of 4mm. When selecting a robot vacuum, make sure 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 typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba i7+'s battery power is 3,300mAh
Xiaomi Mi Robot, at mAh5,200
has more battery power than the iRobot Roomba i7+ by
A bigger capacity usually means longer battery life which can be beneficial if you have a large home 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 charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
iRobot Roomba i7+'s operating time is 1.25h
Xiaomi Mi Robot, at 2.5h
lasts more than the iRobot Roomba i7+ with a difference of 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+ 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+ 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+ has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the availability of dirt, dust, or debris in the room being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during cleaning cycle. Self-emptying bins or automatic dirt disposal systems like the iRobot Roomba i7+, are advanced robot vacuum models that have the ease of use feature to empty their dustbins automatically.
iRobot Roomba i7+ 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+ 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 reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum becoming trapped while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba i7+ 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 Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba i7+ have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further reduce the chances of getting 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 help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning.
Both iRobot Roomba i7+ 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+ has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your space and schedule 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 chance of missing certain spots. Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba i7+ 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.
Most robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba i7+ come having an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is designed to prevent the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety during operation. This safety feature that is also available on the Xiaomi Mi Robot is essential in avoiding accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage.
It gives you peace of mind knowing that the vacuum will not fall down a flight of stairs during its cleaning cycle. iRobot Roomba i7+ has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention.
Xiaomi Mi Robot too allows scheduling.
