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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    3. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    4. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    5. Suction
    6. Noise
    7. Maneuverability
    8. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    9. Air Quality
    10. Cracks
    11. Stains
    12. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
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iRobot Roomba 960 vs Roborock S5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

iRobot Roomba 960
Roborock S5

Tested using Methodology v0.6

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iRobot Roomba 960 Picture
Roborock S5 Picture
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Robot
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only

Variants

  • Roomba 960 (Gray)
  • S5 (Black)
  • S5 (White)

Review

See iRobot Roomba 960 Review
See Roborock S5 Review
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Our Verdict

iRobot Roomba 960

Roborock S5

The Roborock S5 is better for cleaning bare floors, while the iRobot Roomba 960 is better for carpets. The Roborock has outstanding performance on bare floors, the battery life is longer, and it's easier to maintain. On the other hand, the iRobot performs a bit better on high-pile and low-pile carpets, the dirt compartment is slightly bigger, and the battery takes less time to charge.

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