Xiaomi Mi Robot cleans all floor types, this is essential, since different rooms inside a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is advertised able to clean all types of floors, this implies that the vacuum is designed and equipped to clean flooring materials without any limitations.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's path, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the iRobot Roomba 698 has this 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 and preventing damage to both the robot and its obstacles. The Xiaomi Mi Robot's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it needs to be emptied.
iRobot Roomba 698, at 0.6L
has more capacity than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 0.2L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among different robot vacuum models, and the capcity 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. The iRobot Roomba 698, at 3kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 2.6kg.
It's advisable to take in consideration 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, is the width of the area that it can properly clean in one go. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a space
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 looking at the measure from the bottom to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The iRobot Roomba 698, at 92mm
measures less in height than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 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 run on a single charge. Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Xiaomi Mi Robot's battery power is 5,200mAh
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 be recharged.
Xiaomi Mi Robot's operating time is 2.5h
The 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 begins 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 measured in watts (W) and changes among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors.
That's right, most modern robot vacuum cleaners have the capability to mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum and mop models and Xiaomi Mi Robot is one of those robot vacuums
Problem area cleaning allows you to command a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific spot in your home, the Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this, which can be really useful for addressing localized 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 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 designed to reduce the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting trapped during cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, but 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 controlled via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to enable 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 mostly useful for homes with areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature that enables it to generate a map of your space and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically. Route mapping is an important feature as it makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba 698 to adapt to the layout of your space to clean more efficiently and minimize the chance of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to audible messages 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 in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Xiaomi Mi Robot come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature.
This feature is intended to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot Roomba 698 is key in preventing accidents and keeping 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 specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working. This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space without the need for manual intervention. iRobot Roomba 698 too can be scheduled.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, allowing you to manually control the vacuum's direction and functions from a distance.
