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Roomba e5 vs. i3:Qual você deve escolher?

Escolher o Roomba certo para você pode ser uma tarefa difícil. Existem tantos Roombas diferentes no mercado, e cada um tem seu próprio conjunto de prós e contras.

Este artigo irá detalhar dois desses modelos populares do Roomba, bem como compará-los para ajudá-lo a decidir qual Roomba é melhor para suas necessidades.

Vamos começar dando uma olhada mais de perto na aparência do Roomba e5 e do i3.

Aparência e design


É muito fácil olhar para alguns iRobots sentados lado a lado e não ter ideia de qual é qual. Quando se trata do Roomba e5 e do Roomba i3, existem algumas diferenças claras que os diferenciam, mas no geral, as duas máquinas emprestam muita inspiração uma da outra.

O e5 vem em acabamento preto brilhante, enquanto o i3 (e o i3+) vem em um cinza urze, que acho super atraente.
Roomba i3


Roomba e5



Se você virar os dois Roombas, você verá trem de pouso idêntico. Todas as escovas, rodas e outras partes móveis são exatamente as mesmas para cada modelo.



Na verdade, esses robôs são tão semelhantes que até compartilham exatamente as mesmas especificações quando se trata de altura, largura e peso.
  • 13,3" de diâmetro
  • 3,6" de altura
  • 7,2 libras de peso

A única outra diferença na aparência é a localização ligeiramente diferente dos fundos na parte superior dos aspiradores do robô. Fora isso, eles são bem parecidos na aparência.

Desempenho de limpeza


O Roomba i3 é um aspirador de pó robô de alto desempenho projetado para limpar carpetes e pisos duros. O i3 tem um desempenho de limpeza até cinco vezes melhor que o Roomba 600 e também tem o dobro da duração da bateria.

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.