Roomba Buyers Guide - S9+ vs i7+ vs 960 vs E5 vs 675 vs 614 vs 690

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00:00 Roomba Buyers Guide
00:15 Similarities
00:50 Vacuum Cleaner for Carpet
01:18 Navigation
02:22 Smart Home Features
03:00 Power
03:41 Vacuuming Hard Floors
04:05 Dual Brushes
04:25 Battery Life
05:00 600 Series Differences
05:45 Clean Base
06:20 S9 Differences
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[@vw3005]

Thanks for putting together this very thorough review! It saved me time doing a lot of researches!!

[@googleuser2426]

You do such a WONDERFULLY comprehensive job at these reviews. Thank you for your channel.

[@nachosmac5812]

You are amazing! Thank you for such a clear and informative video. Especially, the way in which you kept the main graphic up for most of the video - it really did help because this was my first time seeing a lot of those models. You rock!!

[@jefersonspencer]

Wow, this is an extreme comprehensive comparison, helps a lot. Thanks a million!

[@saurabhj_on_youtube]

Great video. Exactly the information I was looking for. You are doing excellent work my friend!

[@xavierhimes163]

Great video as always. Very helpful and informative. I love the Roomba.

[@MikeTFresh]

Literally the best irobot comparison video I've seen! All product comparison videos should be done by you lol Thank you. A++

[@vratikagupta5448]

wonderful review, comprehensive and it covers everything

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent comparison video. Actually loving the 690 (696 here in Europe for some reason!). Had it's first run yesterday and it was really great for our purposes. No pets or kids so we don't need heavy duty vacuuming. We also got the Virtual Wall barrier included which is very useful. I know it's not the most powerful one but it's perfect for us!

[@FosterStrongman]

Just bought the s9+ for my upstairs (all carpet). I have all but eliminated my need to vacuum with our shark upright. Did a non scientific test and let the roomba clean our master bedroom then went behind with the vacuum to see how much debris was left behind. Picked up virtually everything. We have mid-pile carpet and 2 great pyrenees that sleep in our room every night, best robot vac and well worth the cost imo.

[@VacuumWars]

Awesome, glad to hear it.

[@DoubleD19788]

We did the same. We love our S9+. I don't care what people have to say about the price. Having to virtually never vacuum again is priceless.

[@FosterStrongman]

I haven't noticed a difference in any if its abilities. I have only replaced the filters regularly and just recently replaced the rollers.

[@ABRAM-HC]

I just bought the 614 and I love it, it picks up everything in our house even though it has 7cfm

[@rizqmikh9956]

Congratulations Chris for getting 40,000 Subscribers.

[@aslibalcikaplan2874]

The best comparisation video ever! Thank you.

[@VacuumWars]

Glad you liked it!

[@garybknightjr]

Finally!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@yuoyio1987]

We have two! this is an amazing fix!

[@danielthan44]

Great job! Keep up the great work!!!

[@VacuumWars]

Thanks!

[@markmill1457]

Have you heard of the Trifo Ironpie M6? Is it any good? It's affordable, even in Canada. Trying to decide between it and Neato D3 on sale. Love your videos! Thanks.

[@vena936]

Thank you for the information. I'll go buy the 985 at Costco tomorrow 😃

[@FireWalkMusic]

Great video as always! Any plans to do a review of the deebot 950? :)

[@VacuumWars]

I should thatnks

[@FishyCookies]

@@VacuumWars I do hope for that standalone Deebot 950 review because I'm planning to buy it for my home

[@alexgribanovskiy5666]

Thanks! Great video, great job!

[@VacuumWars]

Thanks Alex.

[@daakrolb]

Awesome video!

[@Shuffler703]

I bought the i7+ last Sunday new for $769.00. It was on walmart's site for most of one day. I went to Bestbuy and they matched the price. I have never seen them for less than $949.00 till then. My wife loves the way it cleans our stone floors. We have shedding dogs and it picks up the hair great along with any dirt/dust they haul in.

[@TheNatureGuy]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful and comprehensive. Thank you for helping. I think I will purchase the E5 based on all the info.

[@allison2525]

Did you end up buying the E5? We are thinking of the same.

[@TheNatureGuy]

@@allison2525 yeah I did. It does a good job. I have a dog that sheds a lot but it doesn't do that good of a job with dog hair. It picks everything else though.

[@allison2525]

@@TheNatureGuy Thanks for the great info and responding!

[@LeesReviews69]

The Nature Guy i got the e5 a week ago, and its amazing, but mine has been having issues. It would only last 50 minutes before saying it was returning to charge and the battery was low, and whether it made it to the base or not, on the app it would give me an error saying “Charging Error 6” but it would still charge. How long does your machine last before it completely dies? Mine lasts between 65-75 minutes before dying completely. Well i told them about it and after all the tests they had me do, they sent me a battery, but that was doing the same thing. So now they are sending me another robot. But I’m still very curious how long a normal E5 would last, because if i ever start off the convo with iRobot CS that its not lasting very long, they all the canned answer, “it lasts anywhere between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the type of floor your on.” I should get my new one in a few days i hope to let you all know what happens.

[@leonxl]

Lee that charging “error” seems to happen to all e5’s. I just got mine today and it says the same thing. The only problem I’ve seen is that it has trouble returning to home base.

[@gabrielgon3408]

amazing video for someone interested who had no idea about any of it like me

[@raysgaming2566]

great vid!

[@samuellee6275]

Vacuum Wars is the go to channel for vacuum reviews! Just a disclaimer I work at iRobot and although RVC's are compared on Price, Features, Navigation, Cleaning performance Etc...not many reviewers talk about the durability or reliability of these RVC's. One thing you might want to mention is iRobot designs their RVC's to be modular where most parts of the robot can be easily replaced by the customer with a Philips screw driver...like the wheel motors, the cleaning modules, side brush modules, etc. With so many motors, sensors, and parts in a robot vacuum today it's not a matter of IF something will fail but when it does fail do you need to buy a whole new unit or can you just buy a replaceable part? With a Roomba you can just buy the spare part instead of buying a whole new RVC with some of the other brands. iRobot is initially more expensive but I think the total usage you get out of it and the replaceable parts may last longer than the cheaper brands which is still a hefty $300~$400. I'm also not sure if you'll get adequate customer support with some of the Chinese brands where as iRobot is based in the US with global offices in Europe and Asia for customer support. Vacuum Wars it would be helpful if you can point out which brands are pretty easy to take apart and replace parts and which ones are designed not to be taken apart.

[@mtrivelin]

Samuel Lee, I totally agree. My old beaten Roomba 581 - a model from 2007 - continues to do a good job on a daily basis. After years of wear, I replaced the original green cleaning module with the current gray module that is more resistant to dust ingress. The green module had its plastic deformed due to dust friction. I also changed the vacuum cleaner module from green to gray, which is much more efficient. And batteries, oh how he likes to destroy batteries, eheheh. It is a bit blind due to old age and collides a lot in my furniture, but I think with some love it will last a few more years. He has the company of a Neato XV 21, another dinosaur that helps me with daily cleaning. Both collaborate to leave my house without dust and my dog's fur. Thank you so much for this wonderful machine and I suggest that iRobot sell a simpler and cheaper S9 so I can retire my old 581 with dignity.

[@brianmsahin]

Nice to hear your information Samuel. We got our first iRobot, a Roomba 696, not the highest level model but great for us with no kids or pets at home. It's first run was great, love the WiFi control, the easy cleaning, and as you mentioned, easily available parts including the consumables like brushes and filters. We're based in Istanbul, Turkey, and it is extremely difficult to get spares and consumables for the Chinese brands, even big ones like Xiaomi. The easy availability of these products is very important.

[@AdriaOliSal]

I agree with that. We have a Roomba from 2008 and it's still going strong. We've only had to change the battery. On the other hand, the LG "Roomba" that we have on our other house is starting to feel really weak both battery and suction wise and it´s just 6 years old.

[@knurlgnar24]

While this reeks of an advertisement, I actually agree. These are the reasons I purchased an iRobot vs other options.

[@funnyent]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@VacuumWars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinm594]

Love your reviews! Keep it up :)

[@VacuumWars]

Thanks Havana! I will!

[@kevinm594]

I hope you do the new auto empty base for the new shark. I just got my IQ without the auto empty and hoping I cam add the upgraded base later.

[@DMain-tb8ye]

Important Questions for us. The Roborock uses LIDAR. A more-or-less 'active method. It supplies it's own light. The Roomba uses a camera - relying on room light? Questions re Roomba's ability to reliably map and navigate in differing lighting conditions. 1 - What happens if mapping/navigating at night? 2 - What happens with mapping/navigating in extremly bright area - where the light may be shining directly into the Roomba? (We live in Arizona and morning light is bright and shines at low as well ashigh angles.) 3 - Does the Roomba use it's own light source in mapping and is this IR or some other wave length? Many thanks. Your reviews are so methodical and helpful.

[@MrTorobot]

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[@GiselaMGPereira]

Great video 👍

[@VacuumWars]

Thanks.

[@theturcanstribe3684]

My 500 series still serves me since 2008,got it from big lots,I have my eyes on 9+,awesome video

[@iamdenislara]

Didnt know Big Lots used to carry iRobot products

[@theturcanstribe3684]

Big lots is a liquidations,refurbish and return type of store ,it was a bargain too 120$ and the iRobot knew it was refurbished item when first I called for parts ,this iRobot vac,s are toys for adults 😜😂

[@KTMcaptain]

The Turcan's tribe I honestly was bothered by how much maintenance my 980 took to keep cleaning. Eventually got out into a box for 3 years. Got the s9+ and it’s awesome. I don’t touch this thing at all. Had it for 3 weeks and have yet to change one trash bag. I’m now using the 980 upstairs and it’s actually very impressive how much better it cleans than our dyson. First run couldn’t complete because the bin was full. Now I have to empty the bin once a week and have it vacuum Mondays and Fridays. The mop is really great with how much it cleans. One reusable pad lasts 2 passes along with the solution. So Monday and Friday mornings at 4 am it runs. S9 runs every morning at 3 am. I clean it once a week along with the 980.

[@KTMcaptain]

The older roomba 980 works in tandem with the m6 braava. I cannot imagine the 960 not having that feature. I have both plus the s9+. Whenever I send the 980, which cleans upstairs, the iRobot app asks me if I want to mop when vacuuming is finished. The s9+ difference is basically the individual rooms and keep out areas. Honestly, the 980 seems to navigate better. It doesn’t bump hard into objects at all while the s9 does some times. The m6 mop slams into things and is so aggressive at cleaning baseboards it closes doors which it cannot mop behind as a result.

[@ghola0]

Hi there, thanks for the great review. Some questions maybe you can help me with - will this work in the complete dark? (ie does it use the iAdapt camera or not). How loud is it compared to the S9? compared to the 980? Thanks so much.

[@Ata5ll]

Hey man, do you have any review on how they are after all the updates? I'm mainly wondering if the s9 still goes with his left (brushless) side against walls> also thanks for all your vid's theyre really thorough!

[@anasevi9456]

Cannot wait to see their ultra broad dual brush patent expire, Roomba are at their very best when trying to claw back technical dominance; as seen by the recent S9 series.. The S9 which arrived on the heels of other buckling iRobot patents. Great overview as always, cannot wait to see the lowend e5 and below get a proper revamp.

[@FishyCookies]

And once that patent expired, I won't be surprised to see Roborock, Eufy, or Deebot with dual main brush model (3 or 4 if you count the side brush)

[@IDoNotLikeHandlesOnYT]

What other iRobot patents expired recently?

[@omnarad6046]

Which 1 is good for hardwood and carpets

[@marlenak5188]

what do you think about the Roomba 985? compared to the higher end models: 960 and i7.

[@123malakian123]

Excellent video. What about 677?

[@TheTCOLL]

Thanks so much for comparing, but please compare to the 700 and 800 series. These are still actively for sale and those of us who have them wish to know if it is worth the upgrade!

[@iamdenislara]

I don’t know about the 700 but! I do know the 890 is basically the e5 but with a virtual wall in the box. Hope that helps

[@sisserouview4404]

TheTCOLL Hi. The 700 and 800 basically have the same power+navigation technology as the 614. An upgrade from those to like a 900 series would be worth it actually

[@src4409]

Bought the s9 based on this review. Just thought you might want to know that these are having serious issues. I've only been using mine for 2 months and it's throwing an error 31. Researched this and called tech support. Turns out its it's a big problem... so much so that they are replacing vacuums and they are on backorder... and have no idea when they'll be in. Who knows if the warranty will be extended because of the wait. These things are over $1k and having these issues. I've read many people are on their 3rd replacement because of this error code. The unit works AMAZINGLY... when it works. I have 2 other roombas and 3 eufys, My grandmother owns the shark robot vacuum, and this one is hands down the best.... but not having a working 1000$ vacuum for an undisclosed amount of time... and not knowing if the warranty will be extended is crazy.

[@lilbit2700]

I want an iRobot vacuum that DOESN’T use WiFi. Which non WiFi roomba is best?

[@alia5615]

Are the numbers for the deep cleaning update? You had the 690 at 62% for deep cleaning for the individual review.

[@shaleel]

Respect the fuck outta the diligence in these reviews

[@cinnamonbed]

Out of the Roomba 960 and Roborock s5, which one would you pick? Great video as always!

[@VacuumWars]

Roborock s5

[@hemamani9422]

Is the ‘no go zone’ areas dynamic. That is I want an area cleaned in the morning and later I want it to be a no go zone as that area is likely to be wet during the day. Please respond as it will help me decide. Thank you

[@randytyson]

I know someone that never cleans so I hope the s9 can do the work of an entire unkept house

[@alfathrainey8519]

Plesss test LG HOM-BOT SQUARE 😢

[@rraaddff]

it would be nice if they can update the software for the bin on the 7+. For instance make it where you can pick the time when the bin will be emptied. So if I have it clean at 5 AM it just docks after it's done and that's it and at 10 or 11 the bin comes on so it don't wake up someone.

[@Michael-zn2jc]

I got the 960 months ago thinking it had the smart imprint technology. I’m thinking of getting the s9 or i7 if they get within a reasonable price in the next few years or months which it undoubtedly will. I bought the 960 for $550 and it was on sale from $650 and it’s now at $400. I think I can expect a similar price with the s9 2 years from now. After all, I don’t have any issue with my 960, I’m just upset it doesn’t have the room setting capabilities. Though I find it more annoying now which is for all Roombas, that they only allow 1 person to have access to it from the app. I don’t understand why it’s protecting my privacy to let someone vacuum my floors and know the bin needs to be emptied.

[@Timmysthirdbirthday]

FACT u can ride on them if u are a certain weight. the threshhold is about 90lbs before it starts to slow doen (impressive) and 120lbs is the point whrre they stop entirely and become useless. i have been trying to get my weight down for this purpose i was 140 at 6”1 male now i am 103 im getting close

[@Songs-lr4wt]

I have hard floor(tiles) and there are lots of hairs.... can I use roomba without the brush... So it have better suction... pl help me out

[@GIXXER404]

Wich one is more noise the i7 or the e5?

[@LindaLap]

This video is so helpful. I see an i8 and am wondering if it works as good as i7. It is on sale at Costco. I ordered an i7 and the mop one on Amazon. The i8 is a little less at Costco. I want to get the best for my money.

[@go4321it]

Hi I am looking for a robert vac that does a good job dog hair on hard floors

[@reviewmaster517]

Why aren't the 800's reviewed?

[@izoyt]

did someone figure it out, hot to "hack" 980/960 to have no go zones (and probably same goes also for clean by rooms), since it uses same camera technology as i7 etc? it would probably just have to be changed that app "sees" i7 for ex. instead of 900 series..

[@BITMAN75]

I’m leaning towards the 960 but I really want the i7 with the vacuum base but boy is that expensive.

[@flosthebos]

WHAT A GOOD VIDEO!!! 5 STARS!!!

[@danialnoga797]

No 6 star!

[@puttipongpothipruk6333]

At last roomba admit that Neato design is good.However,neato themselves seem to make a variety range of robot which has some error the same as 8 years ago such as D5.

[@maranezzi21]

Hello, can somebody tell me the difference between 960 and 975?

[@THEROCKDRAGONSROCKTHEREWAY]

3.5 dirt ditict e5 614 random 960 smart navigation

[@cbg1992]

compare these to LG Master??

[@reggiejohnson543]

Like my 960 only thing I dont to much like is the annoying toy vacuum buzzing sounding motor they have in them ,sounds like a huge bee roaming through the house

[@Bigbillyrayfan]

Great review. I struggle with the enthusiasm for the automatic bin emptying. I have to remove long hair from the rollers of a 980 every single cleaning cycle. Might has well empty the bin while I’m in there. Anyone else have this?

[@KTMcaptain]

I have the 980 and honestly didn’t realize how much hair gets between the rollers and the side of them until a week ago. I’ve not touched my s9+ for 3 weeks. It cleans while I’m asleep. Every morning at 3am. No lights. Though my 980 is fine without light too. I haven’t checked the s9 rollers, so cannot comment on that, but my wife leaves her long hair everywhere. I use the guest shower so I don’t have to bother with her hair that gets stuck on the wall. It sure is nice not having dog hair all over the ground every day. Literally beautifully clean hardwood flooring every morning.

[@michaelwallach4352]

The S9 is amazing with my golden retriever, shepherd mix, and cat hair. Zero hair tangles and I run my roomba 1-2 times per day for about a month now.

[@arevee9429]

After having used a Roborock S5 and a Neato D7 and found the bins on both of them fill jam packed with < 1000 SF of cleaning done frequently, that clean base is looking pretty good. But it's still nice to lounge around while the robots do the work even if the bins fill fast. I didn't think I'd like them, but after having used them, i'm a convert!

[@iamdenislara]

the i7+ just went down on price too. MSRP its $999 when it goes on sale it will be maybe $800 or $850.

[@VacuumWars]

There might be alternative clean bases soon.

[@iamdenislara]

@@VacuumWars true... shark is coming out with one

[@arevee9429]

@@VacuumWars Would be nice, but your observation is that the i9 is the best deep cleaner for carpet. Too bad about the price. I wonder how much of that is tariffs.

[@croxtr8358]

its time....for the i3+ review

[@MrTrainREX]

What about the 985?

[@mtrivelin]

So iRobot got tired of being copied and just to annoy, copied Neato? :) Speaking of Neato, I would like to see a comparison of the old Neatos, like the XV 21 I own, against the new models. It would be possible?

[@Joshuaxiong2]

4:30 Was about one hour and 30 minutes for me.

[@Rascal157]

Hey there! I have loved your videos for quite a while. I'm looking to replace my 690 and I didn't see anything in this video about the difference between the 690 and the 614. Could you (or anyone) please explain? Thank you!

[@VacuumWars]

stay tuned for a new video out soon.....

[@tonymoreau]

Are you going to review the new shark robot vacuum with the self empty?? Just bought one today without the self empty. Might buy it later if you convince me!

[@romanbitenc]

Roomba i9 vs Roborock S6 vs Deebot 950

[@VacuumWars]

Will do!

[@adruery]

I have an 8 series iRobot, what happened to that series??

[@chrisblumarten]

Aaron Druery replaced with the e5

[@kinglord5429]

E6 sold at Costco

[@apricotbucket2871]

2:19 idapt XD

[@wreckedcarzz]

I'm an owner of the S9+ and prior owner of the 980. The S9 navigates the house *much* quicker - not by being faster, but by not going back and forth, entering rooms multiple times. What was a 6 hour job (including recharges) is now done in 4 (recharge - not plural - included). My gripe, other than price, is the rollers/extractors. I recently had to buy a replenishment kit - only available online, thanks for the forward thinking, iRobot 🙄 - as hair was getting picked up so quickly, and so much of it, that it embedded itself in the light-green roller end and, before I knew this was happening, caused the axle to *shear off* 😱. And at $45 for rollers only or $75 for a replenishment kit, it ain't cheap. I got the S9+ shortly after release this year, so it's my only concern. Regardless, I recommend both bots - they have *replaced* vacuuming in my home, which was the goal. A friend that has a 960 - by my recommendation - still runs a manual vacuum. I don't have any numbers on if his home really needs it, but I do know that I get complements (as weird as it sounds) by people who step into my house. Something to keep in mind, less vacuuming vs no vacuuming.

[@VacuumWars]

Good to know, thanks for sharing.

[@arevee9429]

4 hours to clean? You must have a big house. My bots fill the bin in less than an hour, so a 4 hour cleaning would not work without human intervention without the clean base. Yes, the house looks great after the cleaning. Love the straight carpet lines. And the robot gets underneath things I wouldn't bother to reach doing it by hand. Under the bed has never been so clean.

[@clou1969]

Brandon Seal yeah roombas extractors really overpriced.

[@rodrigodiniz13]

The E5 has the resume feature?

[@kay-ew3bf]

No vacuum that has random vacuuming has a resume due to it not knowing where it's been. So no. But simple put where you want it cleaned and hit clean and forget.

[@ahoover6170]

What will you do Friday

[@VacuumWars]

Roborock s5 vs s6

[@arevee9429]

@@VacuumWars I thought future videos were always 'top secret'. Looking forward to S5 vs S6. I find S5 to be a smarter, easier to use vac than the Neato D7 which really surprised me. Just goes to show, one never knows which vacuums will be good until you try them.

[@lathael4]

Can you please review Xiaomi Viomi V2 or Xiaomi Viomi V2 PRO (PRO has additional 2in1 tank and improved navigation options)? What I've heard seems to be a great alternative to Roborock S5/S6. Thank you! www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Viomi-V2-Pro-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-Gray-418935.html

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

The most important factor that normal people will encounter. The phallic sensor on the older roombas will get damaged with your coffee tavle and then, it's broken! no warranty for it. Just avoid them.

[@fireofvictory7008]

We have bought our IRobot Roomba E5 on November 24th 2019 and it has a problem so it can’t find home Any advice on that problem?

[@airyx7877]

I would say make sure you get help from service or return it before you can't if you need

[@PeinTech]

Basically its the same price as a new gen smartphone on release day ? yeah so sounds about right hahaha

[@Ciferos]

Just on the I7 - I don`t think it is amazing with carpet - I have a medium pile carpet and it does not hoover well at all! If you have short pile carpet or hard floors it is sufficient - otherwise buy the Neato D750 pet edition (don`t even have pets!) Even the roborock performs badly on medium pile carpets.

[@pablesm]

618?

[@angelica-9271]

I want the S9+ sooo bad but I can't seem to convince my husband over the cost of it. D: Might get the i7+ to save the $400 but im so unsure. We have a lab and I to clean up alot after.

[@iamdenislara]

you can sometimes find the i7+ for $799

[@KTMcaptain]

Angelica - my wife told me I no longer have to sweep and mop if we get it. They work so well. The s9 is really nice, and the trash can it came with is awesome. Get the s9 if you have mixed flooring. Otherwise the i7 will do just as well on carpet. My older 980 does just as well on carpet, but struggled on hardwood. The s9 doesn’t struggle on hardwood flooring.

[@iamdenislara]

Firestarter true. The suction of the s9 is so strong that it does a great job on hard wood floor.

[@pablesm]

674?

[@renaesnell8052]

I got a Samsung doesn’t not work as well as my rumba

[@twmax4137]

Renae Snell *roomba

[@FizysVibin]

You forgot the 650

[@sbomorse]

What about the 980?

[@KTMcaptain]

The 960 replaces it. I have the 980 and s9 and m6 mop. The 980 doesn’t have a clean base and isn’t as strong on hardwood flooring. The 980 also doesn’t allow keep out zones. But it does send the mop when it’s finished vacuuming despite what this guy says. My 980 only lasts 40 minutes now, and sometimes it cannot find home to recharge. But it’s still a good vacuum.

[@markmt1988]

960 does not replace 980. The 980 has the new motor that the i7 features and has a longer battery life. (120 minutes vs 75 minutes)

[@KTMcaptain]

markmt1988 the 980 came out before the 960... 960 is now the top 900 series model. Literally, the 960 replaced the 980. Doesn’t matter that it’s a cheaper unit.

[@markmt1988]

Differences between Roomba 960 and 980: The 960 comes with 1 Virtual Wall, the 980 comes with 2. The 980 houses a newer generation motor, whereas the 960 uses the same motor as the ones in the 800's series. The suction power of the 960 is only 5x air power while that of the 980 is 10x.Nov 15, 2018

[@KTMcaptain]

markmt1988 the 980 came out first, then the 960 came out and they stopped offering the 980... it replaced the 980 as the best 900 series. Just like when the new Colorado came out with a v6, it replaced the previous one with a v8. The v8 made higher average power and a lot more torque. Replace: take the place of. "Ian's smile was replaced by a frown" “Replace” doesn’t require an upgrade or maintenance of status quo... literally, iRobot replaced the 980 with the 960. The fact that they decided to make it a cheaper unit has nothing to do with it. 980 was the best 900 series, now the 960 is.

[@aribaly]

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Kind of crazy that the i9+ cost $1400. If they charged $1000 it might be worth it.

[@KTMcaptain]

I got mine for $1500 from Best Buy... it was an s9+ and braava jet m6 bundle.

[@nrm1412]

499 $CA ..Roomba 960

[@colinmaclaughlanweir9670]

The price of the S9 would get you 6 months of a cleaner every 2 weeks and you get the dusting, kitchen and bathroom/toilet done

[@kay-ew3bf]

So buy the e5 for 280 on Amazon wait another five years when the e5 dies and the cost to repair can't be justified and then get the next 300 dollor roomba that's probably will be the s9+ and repeat lol.

[@KTMcaptain]

Colin MacLaughlanWeir no way that maid will keep your floors as perpetually clean. Pair it with the m6 mop like I have and you’ll never want to go more than a few days without both being run. It’s amazingly clean everyday, and will be for years to come. Which makes dusting and cloroxing the toilet much more bearable considering the lightened workload.

[@JulianHaldenby]

I feel like this is just an ad.. without disclosing it

[@FizysVibin]

The s9 has bad reviews on amazon

[@voidofspaceandtime4684]

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[@vBDKv]

S9+ look like a mix between Deebot and Neato.

[@jameskrolak]

I have an i7+ and an s9+ and I gotta say the s9+ is a piece of junk. I've had them replace the unit once already. It repeatedly can't find its way back to its station. It'll often just stop in the middle of a room 'cuz it ran out of power. It's brush easily gets caught in rugs to the point where the whole vacuum gets stuck. And at least a 3rd of the time it says it can't find the room it's supposed to clean. My i7+ isn't perfect, but it's WAY more reliable than the s9+.

[@Nummies_intro]

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[@ABRAM-HC]

And no I’m not a kid