\nWashable Filter <\/b><\/td>\n | no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n <\/br><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flexible Brushrolls<\/h3>\nCleaning the brush roll is the bane of every vacuum cleaner owner’s existence. Now, you can say bye bye to that pesky chore. The two brushrolls on the Roomba e6 robot vacuum detangle hair themselves. These counter-rotating brushrolls are made of rubber, which prevents tangles from forming and provide enough flexibility to lift better than rigid brushrolls. <\/p>\n On the side of the robot vacuum, there is a triple-propeller brush. This brush is bent at a 27-degree angle, so it can clean corners without leaving behind dirt. The side-sweeping brush also does a phenomenal job at dusting baseboards.<\/p>\n A Smartphone App<\/h3>\nNo more remote controls to add to your collection at home. Distance control comes in the form of a smartphone app that works with Androids and iPhones when the e6 is connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network. <\/p>\n With the iRobot HOME app, you can set a vacuuming schedule on a daily or weekly basis and start a cleaning session in an instant. The app also offers a slew of alerts and statuses. You can view the battery level, cleaning history, get full-bin alerts and even name the e6.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alexa and Assistant<\/h3>\nAre you already on the road to having a smart home? You can add another appliance to the network with an Amazon Alexa or a Google Assistant device. When paired to either virtual assistant, you can tell the Roomba e6 to “start,” “stop” and “dock.” <\/p>\n ISPs have downtime, and smartphones get misplaced. Therefore, you may need to control your robot vacuum with onboard buttons from time to time. On the e6 6198, the onboard controls allow you to start and pause a vacuuming session. You may also send the robot to its charging dock or engage spot mode, which spirals the robot in a 3-foot circle to clean a pile of dirt. <\/p>\n The faceplate of the e6 even displays visual indicators. The battery indicator goes from amber to green when the robot vacuum is done charging, and the Wi-Fi indicator lets you know if there’s an issue with the robot’s connection to the Internet. Whenever dirt detect or detangling is in progress, indicators will also light up.<\/p>\n \n<\/colgroup>\n\niRobot Roomba e6 Control<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nScheduling <\/b><\/td>\n | yes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nIR Remote Control <\/b><\/td>\n | no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nApp <\/b><\/td>\n | yes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWi-Fi Frequency Bands <\/b><\/td>\n | 2.4 GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nAmazon Alexa<\/b><\/td>\n | yes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGoogle Assistant<\/b><\/td>\n | yes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nVirtual Walls <\/b><\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n <\/br><\/p>\n Smart Sensors<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to the responsiveness of robot vacuum sensors, iRobot typically leads the pack. The Roomba e6 boasts multiple sensors that make one navigation decision every second. There are also cliff sensors that keep the robot vacuum away from stairs and elevated landings. If you turn on the included virtual wall barriers<\/a>, the robot vacuum’s room-confinement sensor will detect their presence. A weekly wipe down will maintain the sensors’ sensitivity. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n Dual-Mode Barriers<\/h3>\nPet dishes, a fireplace, a corded-up entertainment center – There are places you don’t want your robot vacuum to venture. To stop the e6 from entering a room or an area of a room, there is iRobot’s dual-mode virtual wall barrier.<\/p>\n Move the barriers’ switch up and down to toggle between line mode and halo mode. With the Roomba e6, you get two barriers, which means you can put one in front of your bedroom doorway while you’re sleeping and the other one next to Fido’s water dish.<\/p>\n An Adept Climber<\/h3>\nSome robotic vacuums have difficulty going from hardwoods to carpet while others just can’t cut it when moving across a carpeted floor. You won’t see the e6 robot vacuum experience either of these problems. Thanks to a pair of treaded wheels, the 13.6-inch-wide, 3.6-inch high robot can climb over thresholds, transition to a higher floor and plow through thick carpet. <\/p>\n Wherever the robot vacuum roams, its soft-touch bumper prevents accidental damage to the robot and your furniture. At 7.2 pounds, the robotic vacuum is lightweight enough to carry, but iRobot still added a recessed handle to make the task easier. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/colgroup>\n<\/colgroup>\n\niRobot<\/b><\/td>\n | Roomba i3<\/b><\/td>\n | Roomba e5<\/b><\/td>\n | Roomba 675<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n3 Stage-Cleaning System<\/b><\/td>\n | Premium<\/td>\n | Premium<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSuction power<\/b><\/td>\n | 10x<\/td>\n | 5x<\/td>\n | Standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCleaning pattern<\/b><\/td>\n | Neat Rows<\/td>\n | Adoptive<\/td>\n | Adoptive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRuntime<\/b><\/td>\n | Recharge & resume<\/td>\n | Up to 90 minutes<\/td>\n | Up to 90 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nIntelligent navigation<\/b><\/td>\n | + Mapping<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nNavigates obstacles & stairs<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPersonalized cleaning recommendations<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmart home connection<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTangle resistant rubber brushes<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHigh-Efficiency Filter<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nConnect to Braava jet m6 Robot Mop<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | N\/A<\/td>\n | N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPrice<\/font><\/b><\/td>\n | Check price<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCheck price<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCheck price<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\nA Rinsable Dirt Bin <\/h3>\nEven though the bin’s sole purpose is to hold the dirt and debris the robot collects like a garbage can’s purpose is to hold trash, you don’t want your vacuum’s bin or your home’s trash can to be filthy. <\/p>\n Unlike the robot vacuums before it, you can rinse out the e6’s bin with water to keep the container clean and rid it of dirt buildup. Of course, be sure to let the bin completely dry before you push it back into its designated compartment.<\/p>\n To dump the contents of the bin, simply press the release button on the robot vacuum. Then, pull out the bin. The door on the bin opens when you push its tab. Thanks to the inclusion of a door, you won’t be subjected to irritating dust and dirt flying into the air.<\/p>\n \n<\/colgroup>\n\niRobot Roomba e6 Battery<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBattery Capacity <\/b><\/td>\n | 1800 mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRuning time <\/b><\/td>\n | 90 min <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCharging Time <\/b><\/td>\n | 120 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRated Power<\/b><\/td>\n | 50 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n <\/br><\/p>\n Comprehensive Allergen Filtration<\/h3>\nDirt and debris won’t be the only things you find inside of the Roomba e6’s bin. There is also a pleated filter. This high-efficiency filter traps 99 percent of allergens as small as 0.3 microns. This means the filter captures particles like soot, dust, dander, pollen, mold spores and bacteria.<\/p>\n The filter isn’t reusable, but replacement filters are cheap. If you run the e6 daily, the filter should last about two months. To save you a few bucks, iRobot throws in an extra filter when you buy the Roomba e6 6198.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Good Marriage of Affordability and Performance <\/h2>\nYou don’t have to sacrifice performance to get an affordable robot vacuum. iRobot’s Roomba e6 6198 is loaded with features yet comes at the low end of the mid-price range. You’re lucky to get an hour’s worth of runtime from a robot vacuum at the e6’s price point; however, this robot vacuums for 1.5 hours straight, which is nothing short of amazing. <\/p>\n The lithium-ion battery keeps the suction steady from start to finish. The robot’s dirt-detect technology packs a punch, and it’s automatic too. Another auto feature is iRobot’s detangling rubber brushroll set. Between the flexible brushrolls and the self-adjusting floor plate, no dirt gets left behind.<\/p>\n We like appliances with options, and iRobot gives us plenty in terms of controls. A smartphone app, virtual assistant compatibility, onboard buttons, and two barrier towers let you control the e6 how you want when you want and where you want. <\/p>\n Heavy-duty wheels ensure the robotic vacuum cleaner keeps pace no matter what type of floor it’s cleaning. The water-safe bin means you can rinse the container to keep it nice and clean, and the allergen-trapping filter improves the indoor air quality in your home. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’ll notice a few trade-offs, which are easy to live with. For instance, two side brushes are preferable to a one-brush setup, but the angling of the e6’s side-sweeping brush makes up for this omission. Like all of iRobot’s Roombas, the e6 is a little taller than we’d like. In exchange for that extra height, you get a larger bin that you have to empty less often. Overall, the Roomba e6 6198 is a won’t-let-you-down robotic vacuum<\/u><\/a><\/strong> that will maximize the constraints of your budget. <\/p>\nVideo Review of the Roomba E6<\/strong><\/center> \n | | | | | | | | |