iRobot Roomba i6 vs iRobot Roomba i3

Roomba i3 vs i6: Floor-Tracking Sensors vs Onboard Camera

After testing the Roomba i3 vs i6, the significant difference between both models was the built-in camera on the i6, which allows it to map your home. The camera on top of the device allows you to specify the room that requires cleaning, but the i3 model comes with floor-tracking sensors.

Suction and dustbin capacity

After several hours of using both models, I decided to compare the suction difference between i3 and i6 Roomba. In comparison, the i3 possesses a 2000 Pa suction force while the i6 model has a 1700 Pa suction force, but the i3 model performed better with small debris than the i6 model.

Additionally, a review of the dustbin capacity shows that, while the i3 has a 0.6-liter bin capacity, the i6 possesses a 0.5-liter one. However, while the i6 sports automatic disposal, the i3 lacks this feature.

Using area

The using area of the i3 vs i6 Roomba is an important feature if I recommend them. I discovered the i3 model can cover 2000 sq ft whereas the i6 model covers a whooping 3000 sq ft of my apartment. Having tested both devices to confirm if they can deliver on their using area claim, the i6 model cleaned twice as much area as the i3 model could handle.

Noise level

Furthermore, quiet electrical appliances are blissful; hence, I spied on the iRobot i3 vs i6 models while testing them in the apartment to confirm their noise level. On average, the i3 model has a noise level of 63.8 dB, while the i6 model has a noise level of 65 dB.

Carpet cleaning

For someone with many carpets, I noticed the difference between Roomba i3 and i6 carpet cleaning methods was different. Now, the i3 model performs great on high-pile carpets and poorly on low-pile carpets but sports a self-adjusting cleaning head height. The i6 model, on the other hand, has a 3-stage carpet cleaning process: lift, loosen, and pull dirt — combined with a strong suction force that picks tiny debris.

Roomba i3 pros & cons

Roomba i6 pros & cons