On high carpet, the results continued to be surprisingly good, capturing 98% of all debris that was tested. Again, for a budget robot vacuum, these numbers are a little unprecedented for high pile carpet. The E4 already has an impressively long 200-minute runtime but the extended “top up” allows for even longer cleanings. The J7 series is their first with, in my opinion, the best obstacle-evading ability of all the AI robot vacuums I’ve tested.

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While it was able to clean a decent portion, it left a chunk of pet litter on the edge and corner. The fast-spinning side brush also scattered pieces of it towards the middle section. Carpet results One issue with random navigating robots like the Roomba 690 is its tendency to scuff furniture. These machines won’t slow down, so they’ll bump into objects hard.Cleaning time - How long the vacuum has been cleaning for. If the vacuum is not currently cleaning, how long it cleaned for in its last run. I have a 70m2 apartment with a Beagle living in it 🙂 which one of these two would you recommend, or anything else you would advise? also the price range tops out for me in these ranges, started with cheaper but these seem reasonable to invest a bit more in. Instead, it relies on combining two gyroscopes and an “opticEye” sensor underneath to mark its location.

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I don't like the way the robot maps one of my rooms. Is there any way to change it without creating a new map? I’d say in terms of just mopping performance, the dedicated mopping robots tend to be better than 2-in-1s. To test, we place a measured amount of hair and fur on high pile carpeting and then push them into the fibers with a roller, simulating a few days worth of walking over the area. It recovered more than half the hair placed, which is a huge win in a test metric that many other models have real trouble with. Convenience

The Difference Makers: The Roomba E5 doesn’t have an on-board camera or digital mapping so navigation isn’t quite as impressive. Also, the S5 Max has greater suction and can charge up in the middle of a cleaning cycle and then resume cleaning. The E5 doesn’t have this ability. Since you have mostly hardwood floors I think the S6 Pure makes more sense. Being able to vacuum and mop at the same time is a big advantage with that amount of hard surface flooring. This feature is available in the S7 MaxV series [Ultra and Plus], enabling consumers to use the robot as a CCTV camera and look at what’s happening inside their home in real time (from the robot’s vantage point). Testing Debris – From left to right: Rice (3 oz.), Kitty Litter (3 oz), Cereal (1 oz), Sugar (3 oz) I think you’d find you really like the mopping functionality once you have it, especially if it’s all concrete floors.

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I’m tending towards one of the Roomba top models due to the better cleaning capability. However, the considerably lower run time makes me hesitate. Ideally, I want the robot to clean the entire apartment on one charge. The E Series does not save a map after cleaning. They can be used upstairs. In any case, the robot will build a new map every time it cleans. I scattered the debris in a test area, used the default cleaning cycle, and weighed the bin before and after the test to get the final scores. It provides a heads-up on when to clean and replace components like filters and brushes and when to clean the sensors. Only use the information here as a guide, as it isn’t 100% accurate. Update firmwareSo this guide has run through the specs, features, and performance. Still wondering what robot vacuum is right for you? Please use the comment form below to send us your question. Status indicator light - This is the LED on the top of your vacuum. The color changes depending on the status of your vacuum.