Xiaomi Mi Robot cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, since different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised able to clean all floor types, this implies that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean most flooring materials without much limitations.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the iRobot Roomba 698 has an obstacle sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better understanding of its environment, making it possible to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room and avoiding damage to both the robot and its obstacles. Xiaomi Mi Robot's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied.
iRobot Roomba 698, at 0.6L
has more capacity than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 0.2L
The dustbin capacity varies 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. 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 698, at 3kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 2.6kg.
It's advisable to take in consideration the weight of the robot vacuum when choosing a model, especially if you plan to carry it up and down stairs
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a width of 345mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can effectively clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the time it takes to clean a room
iRobot Roomba 698, at 340mm
measures less in width than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 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 698, at 92mm
measures less in height than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 4mm.
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), Xiaomi Mi Robot's battery power is 5,200mAh
The operating time of the Xiaomi Mi Robot refers to the amount of 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
iRobot Roomba 698, 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 698, at 2h
spends lesser time charging than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 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.
That's right, many modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and Xiaomi Mi Robot is one of those robot vacuums
Problem area cleaning allows you to program a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific area in your space, Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this, which can be particularly useful for dealing with particular area messes or high-traffic areas. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet.
Both the iRobot Roomba 698 and Xiaomi Mi Robot 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 chance of the robot vacuum becoming trapped while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot 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 iRobot Roomba 698 and Xiaomi Mi Robot have the "anti-stuck" feature, but clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums helps to further eliminate the chances of getting stuck while cleaning. 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 Xiaomi Mi Robot and iRobot Roomba 698 support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is especially useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature which enables it to create a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically. Route mapping is an important feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 698 to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the risk of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum states to give you information on the different states of the vacuum. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this feature
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 getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Xiaomi Mi Robot come having an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to prevent 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 698 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 down a flight of stairs during its cleaning cycle.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention. iRobot Roomba 698 too allows scheduling.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, this allows you to manually control the vacuum's direction and actions from a distance.
