Roomba e5 vs. i3:¿Cuál debería elegir?

Elegir el Roomba adecuado para usted puede ser una tarea difícil. Hay tantos Roombas diferentes en el mercado, y cada uno tiene sus propias ventajas y desventajas.

Este artículo desglosará dos de esos populares modelos de Roomba y los comparará para ayudarte a decidir qué Roomba es mejor para tus necesidades.

Empecemos echando un vistazo más de cerca a la apariencia del Roomba e5 y el i3.

Apariencia y diseño

Es muy fácil mirar un par de iRobots sentados uno al lado del otro y no tener idea de cuál es cuál. Cuando se trata de Roomba e5 y Roomba i3, hay algunas diferencias claras que los distinguen, pero en general, las dos máquinas se inspiran mucho la una en la otra.

El e5 viene en un acabado negro brillante, mientras que el i3 (y el i3+) vienen en un gris jaspeado, que me parece muy atractivo.

Roomba i3

Roomba e5

Si voltea los dos Roombas, verá trenes de aterrizaje idénticos. Todos los cepillos, ruedas y otras piezas móviles son exactamente iguales para cada modelo.

De hecho, estos robots son tan similares que incluso comparten exactamente las mismas especificaciones en cuanto a altura, ancho y peso.

• 13,3″ de diámetro
• 3.6″ de altura
• 7,2 libras de peso

La única otra diferencia en apariencia es la ubicación ligeramente diferente de los fondos en la parte superior de las aspiradoras robotizadas. Aparte de eso, son bastante similares en apariencia.

Rendimiento de limpieza

El Roomba i3 es un robot aspirador de alto rendimiento diseñado para limpiar alfombras y suelos duros. El i3 tiene un rendimiento de limpieza hasta cinco veces mejor que el Roomba 600, y también tiene el doble de duración de la batería.

The Roomba e5 also has aeroforce technology which includes an increased motor power that tackles all pet hair, fine carpet fibers, and dirt with just one pass. This Roomba also has intelligent sensors that help to map your home so it can find its way around your house.

The two models perform almost identically on all flooring surfaces. It is hard to pick a winner solely based on how well suck up debris. Both are very good at cleaning hard floors and carpets.

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Both models are great for people who have pets because the increased capacity bin accommodates the amount of hair that a pet can leave behind.

The battery life on both of these Roombas is excellent. However, the i3 is able to dock, recharge, and continue cleaning. The e5 does not have that ability. It will find its docking station and recharge, but it will not resume cleaning on its own.

Now that we have taken a closer look at the appearance and cleaning power of the Roomba e5 and i3, let’s take a moment to compare some of their tech features.

Technology &Controls

The Roomba e5 and Roomba i3 both come in two different options:an automatic cleaning mode or pure clean manual control. The difference between these modes is very small so it really comes down to personal preference.

In the automatic Roomba mode, you can set a schedule for your Roomba and it will clean automatically on that day at that time. If you want more control over when the Roomba cleans then you should go with manual control which allows you to start or stop your Roomba whenever needed.

Only the i3 and i3+ come with room mapping technology that allows them to clean efficiently and cover your entire floor space. They do this by using a visual localization process that uses sensors on the top of the Roomba to detect walls, furniture, and other obstacles in order to make sure it doesn’t miss any spots while it is cleaning.

If you go with the e5, you will not get the digital mapping technology, as that model still uses the good old bump and feel method to navigate around your home.

Both models do have Wi-Fi capabilities so you can connect to your robot vacuum from anywhere and see what it is doing or start/stop a cleaning cycle.

The app is the same for both the e5 and the i3 models and the controls are pretty much identical. The iRobot app is very good overall and makes it very easy to control your robot vacuum from wherever you are.

Pricing

You can usually pick up the Roomba e5 for around $250. That is a very good value for this capable robot vacuum from iRobot.

If you decide to go with the i3, you can purchase that robot vacuum for $300. Once again, this is a very good value for this model and the performance you get. For me, it is a no-brainer to pay $50 more to get the digital mapping feature of the i3. You also get the ability for the robot to recharge and resume.

If you want to bump up to the i3+, which comes with the self-empty bin, that will set you back $500.

Conclusion On Roomba e5 Vs i3

The Roomba e5 and the i3 are two different models with some similarities. The room mapping technology in the i3 is one of its best features, but it also has a higher price tag for this feature alone. If you don’t need room mapping or have an aversion to Wi-Fi control, then the Roomba e5 might be your better choice because it can save you money on top of having identical performance when cleaning carpets or hard floors.

For me, I am going with the i3. In all honestly, I am going with the i3+ because I want that self-emptying bin capability.