Xiaomi Mi Robot 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 said to be as being able to clean all floor types, it means that the vacuum is capable to clean most flooring materials without much significant issues.
iRobot Roomba 671 aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is designed to be adaptable, providing best cleaning performance on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. The Xiaomi Mi Robot's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it can be emptied.
iRobot Roomba 671, at 0.4L
has the same dustbin capacity as the Xiaomi Mi Robot
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among robot vacuum models, and the capcity you choose should be based on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. The Xiaomi Mi Robot weighs 0.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around. iRobot Roomba 671, at 2.3kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 1.9kg.
It's important to consider the weight of the vacuum when selecting a model, and that's if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a width of 345mm, aslo known 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 room
The iRobot Roomba 671, at 340mm
measures less in width than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 5mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, shortening the time it takes to clean a room.
Xiaomi Mi Robot's height measures 96mm, here you are considering the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home. iRobot Roomba 671, at 90mm
measures less in height than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 6mm.
When selecting a robot vacuum, make sure 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 run on a single charge. It is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Xiaomi Mi Robot's battery power is 5,200mAh
iRobot Roomba 671, at mAh1,800
has less battery power than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by only
A bigger capacity implies longer battery life which can be beneficial if you have a large space or if you prefer the robot vacuum to complete cleaning cycles without frequent 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 be recharged. Xiaomi Mi Robot's operating time is 2.5h
The iRobot Roomba 671, at 1.5h
spends less time than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by only 1h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a charge time of 4h, 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 iRobot Roomba 671, at 2h
spends lesser time charging than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of only 2h. 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 is ready for 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.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a power consumption of 55W, power is often measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors. iRobot Roomba 671, at 33W
consumes less power than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 22W. Lower power consumption is more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, however it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets.
That's right, most modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. Such robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and Xiaomi Mi Robot is one of those robot vacuums
Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba 671 can mop floors, the mopping function in robot vacuum cleaners is a convenient way to maintain clean and polished hard floors without manual mopping. Problem area cleaning enables you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular spot in your space, the Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this, which can be really useful for addressing particular area messes or busy areas.
Xiaomi Mi Robot 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 iRobot Roomba 671 and Xiaomi Mi Robot 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 stuck during cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot 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. Virtual barriers are typically 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 while cleaning. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate 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 iRobot Roomba 671 to adapt to the layout of your home to clean more efficiently and minimize the chance of missing certain spots. Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum states to provide you alerts on the different states of the vacuum.
Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this feature
iRobot Roomba 671 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 in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both iRobot Roomba 671 and Xiaomi Mi Robot support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention.
Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Xiaomi Mi Robot come having an "cliff detection" 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 iRobot Roomba 671 is key in mitigating accidents and protecting 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. Xiaomi Mi Robot has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in keeping a consistently clean home without the need for manual intervention.
iRobot Roomba 671 too can be scheduled. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, this allows you to manually control the vacuum's direction and actions from a distance.
