Xiaomi Mi Robot can clean all floor types, this is essential, since different rooms within your home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum is said to be as being able to clean all floor types, this means that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean flooring materials without much limitations.
Xiaomi X10 Plus aslo cleans all floor types, this means that it too is built to be versatile, giving effective cleaning results on either hard floors or carpets found in most homes. Xiaomi Mi Robot has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Also, the Xiaomi X10 Plus 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 preventing 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 holds before it can be emptied. Xiaomi Mi Robot weighs 0.4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. The Xiaomi X10 Plus, at 3.8kg
weighs more than the Xiaomi Mi Robot with a difference of 3.4kg.
It's advisable 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, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can properly clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room
The Xiaomi X10 Plus, at 350mm
measures more in width than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 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 a key consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home. Xiaomi X10 Plus, at 97mm
measures more in height than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 1mm.
When selecting a robot vacuum, ensure 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 important as it determines how long the vacuum can operate on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Xiaomi Mi Robot's battery power is 5,200mAh
The Xiaomi X10 Plus, at mAh5,200
has the same battery power as the Xiaomi Mi Robot
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 operations without frequent 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 return to its charging dock for recharging. Xiaomi Mi Robot's operating time is 2.5h
Xiaomi X10 Plus, at 2h
spends less time than the Xiaomi Mi Robot by 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.
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. Xiaomi X10 Plus, at 55W
has the same power consumption as that of Xiaomi Mi Robot.
Lower power consumption is more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, but it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets. True, many modern robot vacuum cleaners have the capability to 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 Xiaomi X10 Plus 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 enables you to command 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 addressing localized messes or busy areas. Xiaomi X10 Plus also supports problem area cleaning, the spot cleaning feature is a convenient way to address specific area messes or high-traffic areas without running a full cleaning cycle for your entire home. 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 Xiaomi X10 Plus 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 intended to reduce 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 move around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models.
Both the Xiaomi X10 Plus 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 eliminate the chances of getting stuck during cleaning. 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 during cleaning. Both Xiaomi Mi Robot and Xiaomi X10 Plus support virtual barriers, this ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for homes having areas where the robot vacuum may encounter obstacles.
Xiaomi Mi Robot has a route mapping feature that enables it to generate a map of your space and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances 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 Xiaomi X10 Plus to adapt to the layout of your space to work more efficiently and reduce the possibility of missing certain spots.
Voice prompts refer to notifications that the vacuum emits to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Xiaomi Mi Robot supports this feature
Xiaomi X10 Plus 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 return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Both Xiaomi X10 Plus and Xiaomi Mi Robot support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it makes sure that the robot vacuum keeps its charge and readiness for cleaning with little or no manual intervention. Most robot vacuum cleaners such as Xiaomi Mi Robot come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is designed 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 Xiaomi X10 Plus is key 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.
This feature in robot vacuums is particularly useful in maintaining a consistently clean space without the need for manual intervention. Xiaomi X10 Plus too allows scheduling. Xiaomi Mi Robot has a remote control, this allows you to manually control the vacuum's movements and functions from a distance.
Also, Xiaomi X10 Plus can be controlled by remote, this gives you added convenience and flexibility when you opt to have direct control over your robot vacuum's actions without using a mobile app.
