Xiaomi Mi Robot cleans all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms within a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is advertised able to clean all types of floors, this means that the robot vacuum is designed and equipped to clean a wide range of flooring materials without much significant issues.
Roborock S6 aslo cleans all floor types, meaning it is designed to be versatile, giving effective cleaning results on either carpets or hard floors found in most homes. Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's path, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the Roborock S6 has this sensor, obstacle sensors work together to provide the robot vacuum with a comprehensive understanding of its environment, enabling it 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 indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum can hold before it can be emptied. The Roborock S6, at 0.5L
has more capacity than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 0.1L
The dustbin capacity varies widely among robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should be based on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean. The Xiaomi Mi Robot weighs 0.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around.
Roborock S6, at 3.6kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 3.2kg. It's important to consider the weight of the robot vacuum when getting 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, 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 duration it takes to clean a room
Roborock S6, at 350mm
measures more in width than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 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 limited clearance in your home.
The Roborock S6, at 97mm
measures more in height than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 1mm. When choosing 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 run on a single charge.
Battery capacity is typically measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Xiaomi Mi Robot's battery power is 5,200mAh
The Roborock S6, at mAh5,200
has the same battery power as the Xiaomi Mi Robot
A bigger capacity implies longer battery life which can be of advantage if you have a large home or if you prefer the robot vacuum to complete operations with fewer interruptions to recharge. 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 be recharged. Xiaomi Mi Robot's operating time is 2.5h
Roborock S6, at 3h
lasts more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 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 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.
The Roborock S6, at 58W
consumes more power than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 3W. Lower power consumption is more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, however it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets. True, many 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
Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and Roborock S6 can mop floors, the mopping function in robot vacuum cleaners is a convenient way to maintain clean and polished hard floors without manual mopping. This feature enables you to instruct 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 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 Roborock S6 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 likelihood of the robot vacuum getting stuck 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 Roborock S6 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. Virtual barriers are typically set up and managed 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. Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and Roborock S6 support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces 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 home and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically. Route mapping is a valuable feature as it enables robot vacuums such as the Roborock S6 to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the possibility of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts are notifications that the vacuum emits to provide you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Xiaomi Mi Robot has this feature
Roborock S6 also supports voice prompts, this feature is useful for you who prefer 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 getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Modern 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 while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the Roborock S6 is essential in preventing accidents and protecting the robot vacuum from damage.
It gives you peace of mind by ensuring 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 specific 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 space without the need for manual intervention.
Roborock S6 too allows scheduling. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, allowing you to manually control the vacuum's direction and functions from a distance.
