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Comparing Affordable iRobot Floor Vacuuming Robots: Roomba e5 with Roomba 675 and Roomba 614 : What Are the Main Differences?
 Roomba e5 in Action(Photo Credits: iRobot) Roomba floor and carpet vacuuming robots were first introduced by iRobot in 2002, several millions of units have been sold since, and many updated and improved versions have been released. The Roomba brand represents today the #1 vacuuming robot brand bought and and loved by millions around the world.
If you have decided to get an iRobot Roomba vacuuming robot, and if you don't want to pay the higher prices of the top level Roombas while still getting a feature rich robot that will effectively and thoroughly clean your home, you might want to consider Roomba e5, Roomba 675 or Roomba 614. These three robots come with most of the important must-have features high quality vacuuming robots are expected to come with, without costing as much as the top Roomba robots. In this article, we will compare Roomba e5 with Roomba 675 and with Roomba 614, so you may choose the robot that will respond best to your needs. Please note: If you want a detailed comparison of ALL the latest 2020/21 Romba robots offered by iRobot, please click: Comparing Latest Roomba Robots Offered by iRobot.
This article will compare the Roomba e5, 675 and 614 robots.
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Comparing Roomba e5, 675 and 614
The following pictures show the three robots that will be compared below:
ROOMBA e5
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ROOMBA 675
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ROOMBA 614
Detailed Comparison of Roomba e5, 675 and 614
The following table compares Roomba e5, 675 and 614:
The (N.#) notation used in the table refers to the clarification notes provided following the table. Please read these notes carefully in order to understand better the features that come with each of these three Roomba robots.
The (N.#) notation used in the table refers to the clarification notes provided following the table. Please read these notes carefully in order to understand better the features that come with each of these three Roomba robots.
Explanation of Notes 1 to 13 from Comparison Table:
N. 1:
The iAdapt responsive cleaning technology found on all three robots considered here is composed of sophisticated software and sensors that allows the robots to clean more thoroughly the room, making multiple passes, avoiding stairs, getting under and around furniture, and cleaning along wall edges and corners. The low profile design of these robots allows cleaning under most furniture. They also automatically adjust to all floor types - carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and more.
Finally, note all three robots are compatible with Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers which are battery-run standalone little devices used to control the robot's navigation. It can be used as a Virtual Wall to block off an open doorway, but it can also be used as a Virtual Wall Halo to protect some restricted area within the room, such as the area you where your dog's food is placed.
Event though Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers are not included in the purchase of these three robots, if needed, they can be obtained separately (see Amazon products section below).
The following picture illustrates a Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier in action (in the picture, it prevents the robot from entering the area where the dog food is placed):
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The iAdapt responsive cleaning technology found on all three robots considered here is composed of sophisticated software and sensors that allows the robots to clean more thoroughly the room, making multiple passes, avoiding stairs, getting under and around furniture, and cleaning along wall edges and corners. The low profile design of these robots allows cleaning under most furniture. They also automatically adjust to all floor types - carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and more.
Finally, note all three robots are compatible with Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers which are battery-run standalone little devices used to control the robot's navigation. It can be used as a Virtual Wall to block off an open doorway, but it can also be used as a Virtual Wall Halo to protect some restricted area within the room, such as the area you where your dog's food is placed.
Event though Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers are not included in the purchase of these three robots, if needed, they can be obtained separately (see Amazon products section below).
The following picture illustrates a Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier in action (in the picture, it prevents the robot from entering the area where the dog food is placed):
(Photo Credits: iRobot)
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All three Roomba robots use a 3-stage vacuuming system:
An important aspect of iAdapt technology is Dirt Detection:
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When Roomba e5 or Roomba 675 are connected via Wi-Fi to your smartphone, you can use the iRobot Home App for Android and iOS to invoke remotely operations (such as cleaning, scheduling, etc.).
Note that both Roomba e5 and Roomba 675 are compatible with Amazon Alexa. Simply ask Alexa to start, stop, or dock your robot.
Roomba 614 does not support Wi-Fi.
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N. 6:
With Roomba e5 and Roomba 675, scheduling can be pre-set up to 7 times per week. The robot starts vacuuming as soon as the scheduled time is reached.
Roomba 614 can not be scheduled.
N. 7:
When batteries run low, all three Roomba robots considered here return to their Home Base to dock and recharge.
N. 8:
All three Roomba robots are equipped with a Home button that can be pressed to force the robot to dock at its Home Base. Of course, the robot will also go automatically to its Home Base when battery runs low.
N. 9:
All three Roomba robots can be asked to spot clean. When spot clean is invoked, the robot will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started for an intense, localized clean for those quick fixes.
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All three Roomba robots use a Lithium Ion battery.
Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide longer cleaning sessions than Ni-Mh batteries, and they last longer before needing to be replaced.
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N. 12:
The "d" in the dimensions refers to the diameter, and "h" to the height of the unit. All measurements are in inches.
N. 13:
The 1-year limited warranty is on the robot. There is also a 6-month warranty on the battery.
N. 2:
All three Roomba robots use a 3-stage vacuuming system:
- Counter-rotating dual multi-surface brushes (on Roomba 614 and 675) or counter-rotating dual multi-surface tangle free rubber brushes (on Roomba e5) pick up dust, debris, dirt, pet hair from the floor.
- A spinning side brush cleans along wall edges.
- Finally, an efficient vacuum pulls dirt and hair off the brushes and directs it into the bin.
- AeroVac technology found in Roomba 675 uses dual counter-rotating brushes and allows for optimized airflow that pulls hair off the brushes and sends it into the bin. This allows the bin to fill more evenly requiring less frequent emptying of the bin.
- AeroForce technology found in Roomba e5 introduces the dual tangle-free rubber brushes and delivers an ideal balance of vacuum suction and debris extraction: These tangle free extractors grab and break down debris eliminating hair tangles and jams, and an airflow accelerator creates a sealed channel that concentrates the airflow, sucking in more debris. Thanks to the high efficiency vacuum that comes with the AeroForce technology, the air power is increased 5 times in Roomba e5 compared to Roomba 675 and Roomba 614!
An important aspect of iAdapt technology is Dirt Detection:
- Roomba 675 and 614 are equipped with acoustic sensors which allow them to find dirtier areas and spend more time cleaning them.
- Roomba e5 comes with more sophisticated dirt detection ability. It is equipped with both acoustic and optical sensors, and therefore it is more powerful and effective when looking for dirtier areas.
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When Roomba e5 or Roomba 675 are connected via Wi-Fi to your smartphone, you can use the iRobot Home App for Android and iOS to invoke remotely operations (such as cleaning, scheduling, etc.).
Note that both Roomba e5 and Roomba 675 are compatible with Amazon Alexa. Simply ask Alexa to start, stop, or dock your robot.
Roomba 614 does not support Wi-Fi.
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- The AeroVac filter found in Roomba 675 and Roomba 614 handles quite adequately hair, pet fur, lint and carpet fuzz
- Roomba e5 is equipped with an AeroForce High Efficency filter that can capture 99% of allergens, pollen, and particles as small as 10 microns.
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With Roomba e5 and Roomba 675, scheduling can be pre-set up to 7 times per week. The robot starts vacuuming as soon as the scheduled time is reached.
Roomba 614 can not be scheduled.
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When batteries run low, all three Roomba robots considered here return to their Home Base to dock and recharge.
N. 8:
All three Roomba robots are equipped with a Home button that can be pressed to force the robot to dock at its Home Base. Of course, the robot will also go automatically to its Home Base when battery runs low.
N. 9:
All three Roomba robots can be asked to spot clean. When spot clean is invoked, the robot will spiral approximately 3 feet in diameter and then spiral back to where it started for an intense, localized clean for those quick fixes.
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All three Roomba robots use a Lithium Ion battery.
Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide longer cleaning sessions than Ni-Mh batteries, and they last longer before needing to be replaced.
N. 11:
- Both Roomba e5 and Roomba 675 can be remotely controlled from your smartphone or tablet using the iRobot Home App. No explicit remote control device is provided. Note that both robots are also compatible with Amazon Alexa, including Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Amazon Tap.
- Roomba 614 does not come with a Remote Control device, but a Remote Control device can be obtained separately (see below Amazon products section).
N. 12:
The "d" in the dimensions refers to the diameter, and "h" to the height of the unit. All measurements are in inches.
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The 1-year limited warranty is on the robot. There is also a 6-month warranty on the battery.
So which Roomba should you get?
Roomba robots are high quality products as shown by the average rating of at least 4 stars (out of 5 stars) each of the Roomba robots considered here had received from Amazon customers at the time this article was written. But as the above comparison table shows, Roomba e5 comes with some additional features not found in Roomba 675 and in Roomba 614:
- It's built with the AeroForce vacuuming technology with rubber brushes which is more powerful than the AeroVac technology used in Roomba 675 and Roomba 614. Thanks to the high efficiency vacuum of AeroForce technology, the suction power is increaed 5 times in Roomba e5 compared to Roomba 675 and 614. Also note that rubber brushes that come with Roomba e5 instantly adjust and flex to stay in constant contact with carpets and hard floors.
- It is equipped with the more efficient AeroForce High Efficiency filter.
- It comes with more sophisticated dirt detection ability as it is equipped with both acoustic and optical sensors.
Roomba 675 and 614 are equipped only with acoustic sensors. - It is equipped with a full bin indicator.
Roomba e5, 675 and 614 on Amazon
Please click the Amazon product link images below to see exact prices or to purchase:
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If needed, Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers and Remote Control devices can be purchased below:
Roomba Dual Mode
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Remote Control Device
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