Overall Score 4.9
iRobot Roomba s9+ cleans all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is stated as being able to clean all types of floors, it means that the vacuum is capable to clean several flooring materials without much limitations.
A vacuum's ability to create a 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 space. This can be used for different situations, e.g.
the iRobot Roomba s9+ having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. iRobot Roomba s9+ has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. The iRobot Roomba s9+'s dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it can be emptied.
Different floor types require a robot vacuum to be at a given ground clearance so as to optimize performance. iRobot Roomba s9+ can adjust its height to match this requirement, for example, it may raise itself slightly when transitioning to a carpet to allow for effective suction, and then lower itself on hard floors to ensure the brushes make good contact. iRobot Roomba s9+ weighs 3.7kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around.
iRobot Roomba s9+ has a width of 311mm, often referred to 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 important as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a space iRobot Roomba s9+'s height measures 89mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home.
The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge. It is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba s9+'s battery power is 3300mAh The operating time of the iRobot Roomba s9+ refers to the time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging. iRobot Roomba s9+'s operating time is 1h iRobot Roomba s9+ has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors 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 operation.
Self-emptying robot vacuum cleaners like the iRobot Roomba s9+, are advanced robot vacuum models that have the ease of use feature to empty their dustbins automatically. iRobot Roomba s9+ supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum getting stuck while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba s9+ are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, but the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Virtual barriers are set up and controlled 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 during cleaning. iRobot Roomba s9+ 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 work effectively and systematically. Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum states to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. iRobot Roomba s9+ has this feature Auto-docking is a feature that refers to the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba s9+ come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature. This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, ensuring its safety during operation.
