Xiaomi Mi Robot can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, since different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum is said to be able to clean all floor types, it means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean several flooring materials without any 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 and avoid 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 thus avoiding damage to both the robot and its obstacles. The Xiaomi Mi Robot's dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, dirt, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it requires 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 robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. The Xiaomi Mi Robot weighs 0.4kg, robot vacuums are generally 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 robot 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, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that it can effectively clean in a single pass. 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 with a difference of 5mm. A wider cleaning path can cover more ground in a single pass, reducing 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 of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is a key 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 by 4mm.
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 a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge. Battery capacity is 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 battery charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
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, since 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.
True, many 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
Problem area cleaning enables you to instruct a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific spot in your home, the Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this, which can be particularly useful for dealing with localized messes or high-traffic areas. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports a smartphone app, through which you can 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 designed to eliminate the likelihood of the robot vacuum getting stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot are equipped with various sensors and technologies to move around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, however the effectiveness of this feature varies 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 can help further reduce the chances of getting stuck during 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 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, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature which enables it to generate a map of your space and plan 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 reduce the chance of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum states to provide 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 return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Xiaomi Mi Robot come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is intended to prevent 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 essential in avoiding accidents and keeping 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.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has this convenient feature, which allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your home. 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, this allows you to manually control the vacuum's direction and actions from a distance.
