Xiaomi Mi Robot can clean all floor types, this comes in handy, as different rooms within a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised as being able to clean all floor types, this implies that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without much significant issues.
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 thus avoiding collisions. Also, the Roomba 981 has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a better understanding of its surroundings, 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, dirt, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it requires to be emptied.
The Roomba 981, at 0.5L
has more capacity than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 0.1L
The dustbin capacity varies 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. Xiaomi Mi Robot weighs 0.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. The Roomba 981, at 4kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 3.6kg.
It's important to take in consideration the weight of the vacuum when choosing 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, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly 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
Roomba 981, at 351mm
measures more in width than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 6mm. 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 considering the measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is an important consideration, especially if you have furniture with low clearance in your home. The Roomba 981, at 92mm
measures less in height than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 4mm.
When choosing 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 operate on a single charge. Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Xiaomi Mi Robot's battery power is 5,200mAh
The Roomba 981, at mAh3,000
has less battery power than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by only
A bigger capacity usually means longer battery life which can be beneficial if you have a large space or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete cleaning cycles without frequent interruptions to recharge.
The operating time of the Xiaomi Mi Robot 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. Xiaomi Mi Robot's operating time is 2.5h
The Roomba 981, at 2h
spends less time than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of only 0.5h
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 Roomba 981, at 3h
spends lesser time charging than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of only 1h. 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. True, most modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. Such robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum and mop models and Xiaomi Mi Robot is one of those robot vacuums
This feature allows you to instruct a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a specific spot in your space, Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this, which can be really useful for addressing localized messes or busy areas.
Xiaomi Mi Robot supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Roomba 981 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 chance of the robot vacuum getting stuck while 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 varies among different models. Both the Roomba 981 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 reduce the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. These virtual barriers are set up and controlled through 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 during cleaning.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature that enables it to create 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 Roomba 981 to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the possibility of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum emits to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this feature
The Roomba 981 also supports voice prompts, this feature can be useful for you who prefer audible notifications or users who have visual impairments. Auto-docking is a feature that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Roomba 981 and Xiaomi Mi Robot support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures 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 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 Roomba 981 is essential in preventing accidents and protecting 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 automatically start working.
This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in keeping a consistently clean space without the need for manual intervention. Roomba 981 too allows scheduling. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, this allows you to control the vacuum's movements and actions from a distance.
