The Roomba 960 robot
has a 2600mAh battery while the Roomba e5 robot has a 1800mAh battery. The runtime of the Roomba 960 is up to 75
minutes whereas the runtime of the Roomba e5 robot is up to 90 minutes.
The Roomba 960 model
automatically resumes cleaning after a battery charge while the Roomba e5 robot
does not have the capability to resume cleaning immediately the battery
recharges.
The differences between
the two robotic models are both outwardly visible and some that are not. They
also differ in runtime and functionality too. The two robots navigate
differently.
The Roomba 960 robot navigates the Roomba e5 Vs 960 floor logically
just like a human would; the Roomba e5 robot navigate using a pseudo-random
pattern. The Roomba 960 device has a navigation camera but the Roomba e5 device
does not.
The structures of the
two devices differ. The Roomba 960 robot
has a slightly smaller diameter as compared to the Roomba e5 robot. It is also lighter.
The two vacuum robots
have clear similarities in operation. The Roomba 960 robot and the Roomba e5
robot are quite alike in performance and also in appearance.
The two models
will automatically recharge their batteries once they are drained. They return
to the charging dock automatically. The two models are highly effective. They
are manufactured with high-efficiency filters. These filters are ideal for
allergen reduction.
The Roomba 960 and the
Roomba e5 robot have similar brushes. Both robots are fitted with brushless
rollers. These rollers are not only highly efficient but also easy to maintain.
The two robots have the Wi-Fi connection capability.
They can be controlled
with the smart phone app and/or voice commands. They also have a similar way of
identifying the dirtiest areas. The two models are fitted with sensors that
utilize the dirt detection system to identify and handle the heavily soiled
areas in a room.
An outstanding
difference is in the collection bins. The Roomba e5 robot has a fairly larger collection
bin.
Since the Roomba e5
robot has neither logical navigation nor recharge and resume, the e5 does not
function as effectively as the 960 especially for large halls and for houses
that have multiple rooms.
With respect to
performance Roomba e5 Vs 960, both robots have the same
level of perfection and clean a given area in about the same amount of time.
They use the same controls to operate and they can even be scheduled remotely.
The two robots cost
different. The Roomba e5 is cheaper than the Roomba 960. The Roomba 960’s
ability to clean an entire house due to its recharge and resume abilities makes
it a bit costly than the Roomba e5. It is the favorite one for a majority of
users.