iRobot Roomba i7 vs iRobot Roomba i6

Roomba i6 vs i7: Long-lasting Cleaning vs Low Noise Cleaning

Few businesses provide as many solid alternatives for robot vacuum cleaners as iRobot, particularly with their Roomba range. My test units are the i7 and i6, and I will discuss my observations in this review.

You'll notice some differences when you put the Roomba i6 vs i7. While the i6 has an extra filter and side brush, the i7 doesn't. The Roomba i7, on the other hand, has a Halo mode for creating invisible barriers for the device. Both Roomba i6 and i7 models use the iAdapt 3.0, meaning they can vacuum in a straight line while cleaning your home.

Suction and dustbin capacity

The difference in dustbin capacity between the Roomba i7 vs i6 is noticeable. The former has a volume of 400 ml versus the latter's 500 ml. The trashcan on the i6 is larger than the one on the i7, however the i7 allows you to remove dirt from the bin with bags, whilst the i6 empties itself.

The i6 and i7 have an equal suction power of 1800 Pa. But I've noticed that when the i7 suckers up long hair, I have to untangle the corner brush every now and then. Nonetheless, the suction capacity of both models is sufficient to suck bigger particles rather than push them over the floor.

Using area

Another significant difference between Roomba i6 and i7 is in the surface area they can handle. While the i7 cleans about 2000 square feet, the i6 can cover 4000 square feet. In this case, the difference between both robots boils down to their batteries and runtime. The Roomba i6 can operate for two hours, which is twice as long as the Roomba i7.

Noise level

The noise levels of both vacuum cleaners are reasonable. When you match the i6 vs i7 Roomba, you will agree that at 58dB, the i6 is quieter than the i7's 65dB. Weirdly, the i7 also starts becoming much noisier when the bin is full.

Carpet cleaning

Both robot vacuum cleaners perform admirably when it comes to cleaning carpets and bare floors. The Roomba i7 and i6 have multi-surface brushes, making penetrating carpet fibers easy. However, I believe that the i6, because of its additional filter and brush, cleans carpets more completely after a few rounds.

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