Robot vacuum cleaner iRobot Roomba 981
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Cleaning type:Dry
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Cleaning area:185 m²
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Dust container volume:600 ml
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Description iRobot Roomba 981
- Power-Lifting Suction delivers 10X the air power for improved pick-up performance. Automatically increases suction to clean deep into carpets with Power Boost Technology.
- Intelligently maps and cleans an entire level of your home. Patented iAdapt technology with vSLAM navigation actively captures thousands of precise measurements each millisecond to optimize coverage.
- Purposefully and logically cleans in neat rows and uses floor tracking sensors to navigate your home.
- Unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes don't get tangled with pet hair. Brushes adjust and flex to stay in constant contact with carpets and hard floors. High-Efficiency Filter traps 99% of cat and dog dander allergens.
- Learns your cleaning habits to offer up personalized schedules, while Google Assistant and Alexa allow you to start cleaning with just the sound of your voice.
- Dirt Detect Sensors alert your robot about dirtier areas of your home, like high-traffic spots, and cleans them more thoroughly.
- With Imprint Link, when the Roomba 981 finishes vacuuming, it automatically tells Braava jet m6 to start mopping.
- Doesn’t skip a beat, or a mess. When its running low on battery it recharges and resumes, ensuring a complete clean.
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Roomba 980 | Roomba 960 | Roomba 981 | |
Cleaning type | Dry | Dry | Dry |
Suction power | 1700 Pa | 900 Pa | n/a Pa |
Cleaning area | 185 m² | 150 m² | 185 m² |
Dust container volume | 600 ml | 600 ml | 600 ml |
Water tank volume | n/a ml | n/a ml | n/a ml |
Self-cleaning base | No | n/a | No |
Cartography | Camera | Camera | n/a |
Battery life (up to) | 120 Minutes | 75 Minutes | 180 Minutes |
Position in ranking | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Characteristics iRobot Roomba 981
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Brand
Cleaning
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Vibrating mopping padVibrations will help to clean the floor better when wet cleaningNo
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Cleaning typeDry
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Cleaning area185 m²
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Dust container volume600 ml
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Volume60 dB
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Self-cleaning baseCharging base that automatically cleans the dust container, removing debris into a special bag or container. This reduces the need for frequent manual cleaning of the dust collector. Of the advantages of the base – You will save time on cleaning the robot container. Cons: Noise when cleaning, The need to buy garbage bagsNo
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Turbo brushA rotating brush roller that effectively lifts dust, hair and fur from surfaces, especially carpets. This significantly improves the cleaning quality compared to conventional suction nozzles.Yes
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Number of side brushes1 PC
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Overcoming the thresholdsA characteristic that determines the maximum height of thresholds that the device can overcome while moving. It is measured in millimeters (mm) and is important for continuous cleaning between rooms without getting stuck.up to 2 cm
Navigation
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Limiter cleaning zoneVirtual wall
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Navigation capabilitiesManual robot control (from the app)
Control
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Voice promptsYes
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Control typeManual (from the button on the vacuum cleaner)
From smartphone -
Scheduled cleaningYes
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Integration with cloud servicesAmazon Alexa
Google Home
Sensors
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Carpet detectionA feature that helps the device automatically recognize carpets and change the operating mode. For example, the vacuum cleaner can increase suction power to better clean carpet fibers. Or raise the cleaning base on carpetsNo
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Dirt detectionTechnology that allows the device to detect the level of dirt on a surface. This allows the vacuum cleaner to increase suction power or go over problem areas multiple times for a better cleaning.Yes
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Dust collector filling indicatorA sensor that shows the level of filling of the garbage or dust container. When the dust container is full, the device notifies the user that it is necessary to empty it. This helps maintain efficiency and avoid overloading the motor. (Rare, probably the technology is patented by some manufacturer)No
Battery
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Battery typeThe technology used to make the battery. The most common types: - Li-Ion (lithium-ion) – lightweight, durable, no memory effect. - Li-Poly (lithium-polymer) – even lighter, can be shaped flexibly, more resistant to overheating. - Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) – avoid devices with such batteries.Li-Ion
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CapacityBattery capacity, expressed in milliampere-hours (mAh). The higher the value, the longer the device can run without recharging. For example, 5000 mAh is approximately 2 hours of operation, depending on the operating mode.3300 mAh
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Battery life (up to)The maximum duration of operation of the device on a single battery charge. Measured in minutes and depends on the mode of use and the power of the device.180 Minutes
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Charging timeThe time it takes to fully charge the device's battery. The shorter this time, the faster the device will be ready for use.3.00 Hours
Dimensions and equipment
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Width340 mm
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Height92 mm
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Depth340 mm
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Weight3.80 Kg
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ColorBlack
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Equipment1 Roomba® 981 Robot Vacuum
1 Home Base® Charging Station
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