Xiaomi Mi Robot cleans all floor types, this feature is essential, as different rooms inside your 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, it implies that the robot vacuum is capable to clean most flooring materials without much significant issues.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the iRobot Roomba i3 has an obstacle 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 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 holds before it can be emptied.
iRobot Roomba i3, at 0.4L
has the same dustbin capacity as the Xiaomi Mi Robot
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among different 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 to easily get around and carrying around. iRobot Roomba i3, at 4.3kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 3.9kg.
It's advisable to consider the weight of the vacuum when getting a model, especially 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 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 room
iRobot Roomba i3, at 337mm
measures less in width than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 8mm. 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 measurement from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home. iRobot Roomba i3, 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 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 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 i3, at mAh1,800
has less battery power than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by only
A bigger capacity usually means longer battery life which can be of advantage if you have a large home or if you would like the robot vacuum to complete cleaning cycles with less interruptions to recharge.
The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner 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
iRobot Roomba i3, at 1.25h
spends less time than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by only 1.25h
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.
iRobot Roomba i3, at 5h
charges for longer than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 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. This is 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 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
This feature allows you to instruct a robot vacuum to focus on cleaning a particular area in your space, the Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this, which can be really useful for dealing with 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 iRobot Roomba i3 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 getting 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 i3 and Xiaomi Mi Robot have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further eliminate the chances of getting stuck during cleaning. These virtual barriers are set up and controlled through 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.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature which enables it to create a map of your space and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically. Route mapping is a valuable feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba i3 to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the risk of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum emits to provide you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this feature
The iRobot Roomba i3 also supports voice prompts, this feature can be 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 done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both iRobot Roomba i3 and Xiaomi Mi Robot support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring 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 while cleaning.
This safety feature that is also available on the iRobot Roomba i3 is essential in mitigating accidents and keeping 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 certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working.
The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean home with little or no manual intervention. iRobot Roomba i3 too can be scheduled. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, this allows you to control the vacuum's movements and functions from a distance.
