Xiaomi Mi Robot cleans all floor types, this feature comes in handy, as different rooms inside a home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is said to be able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is capable to clean several flooring materials without any limitations.
Roborock S6 can also clean all floor types, meaning it is designed to be adaptable, providing effective cleaning results on either carpets or hard floors commonly found in homes. Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, such a sensor serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, this allwos 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 better understanding of its surroundings, making it possible to navigate around furniture, walls, and other objects when cleaning a room thus 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 can be emptied. Roborock S6, at 0.5L
has more capacity than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 0.1L
The dustbin capacity can vary 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. The Xiaomi Mi Robot weighs 0.4kg, robot vacuums are commonly designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability.
Roborock S6, at 3.6kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 3.2kg. It's advisable to consider 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, aslo known as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that it 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 space
The 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 of the robot vacuum to its highest point. Height is a key 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 by 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 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 operations 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 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 with a difference of 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. 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 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 by 3W. Lower power consumption is more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, but it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets. True, 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
Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and Roborock S6 can mop floors, the mopping function in robot vacuum cleaners is a convenient way to keep up clean and polished hard floors without manual mopping. 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 dealing with particular area 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, mobile apps enhance 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 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 varies 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 eliminate the chances of becoming stuck while cleaning. Virtual barriers are 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 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 home 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 Roborock S6 to adapt to the layout of your home to clean more efficiently and reduce the risk of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts are audible messages that the vacuum states to provide you information on the different states of the vacuum. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this feature
Roborock S6 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 in robot vacuum cleaners that indicates the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Xiaomi Mi Robot come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety during operation. This safety feature that is also available on the Roborock S6 is key in avoiding 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 allows you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. The scheduling feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention.
Roborock S6 too allows scheduling. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, this allows you to control the vacuum's movements and actions from a distance.
