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Bissell SmartClean 1974 VS. iLife V8s

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Winner:

Bissell SmartClean 1974

Reasons to buy Bissell SmartClean 1974:

  • button icon Invisible wall technology
  • button icon Triple action cleaning system
  • button icon Multi surface adaptability
  • button icon Cliff sensors
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Runners Up:

iLife V8s

Reasons to buy iLife V8s :

  • button icon Can clean under very low profile furniture
  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Auto Recharges
  • button icon Has a Large 750ML dustbin
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PERFORMANCE
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USABILITY
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Bissell SmartClean 1974

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
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Bissell SmartClean 1974

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Bissell SmartClean 1974

Reasons why we like it:

  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Bissell SmartClean 1974 VS. iLife V8s

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

At only 3.4 inches height above the ground - It will clean under furniture above 3.4 inches and will not clean under furniture below 3.4 inches

Yes

With its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture

COVERAGE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Small sized rooms and apartments

Yes

1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Features a strong suction that collects loose dirt and puts it in the dust bin – when it detects high concentration of dust, it switches cleaning mode

Yes

1000 Pa - Not the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Constructed with a rotating brush roll specially purposed to unseat and lift embedded hair and debris hence ideal for homes with pets

Yes

Once set in the MAX mode, It can pick up pet hair on hard floors. However, it might not do a great job on thick carpets because its suction power is below 3000 pa.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Its dual spinning edge brushes lets it clean corners and edges successfully

Yes

With the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

80 minutes of run time on hard floor surfaces. Suitable for small rooms

Yes

80 min - of runtime. Better than some robots. At least it will accomplish more in a short period of time. It won't always go back to auto recharge.

CHARGE TIME

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

4 hours of full charge – lengthy period of charging

Yes

300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

The multi-surface adaptability feature automatically adjusts to easily cover hard floor, carpets, laminate and tiles for perfect cleaning

Yes

It is able to clean both hard floors and low-pile carpets. Bare floors it can vacuum and clean include; laminate, marble tile, hardwood, ceramic tile, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Will automatically go back to the dock station and self charge when its lithium ion battery is low

Yes

Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Can clean for 80 minutes with a single charge – therefore it can move from room to room for small apartments

Yes

It can clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Its cliff sensors will detect cliffs such as stairs and prevent the vacuum from falling off and from getting stuck in objects

Yes

Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

N/A

Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

Yes

It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.

HEPA FILTER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

High efficiency filtration system that will remove particles from floor and air

Yes

Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

This robot will randomly navigates the room

Yes

It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Bissell SmartClean 1974 only sweeps the floors and carpets

Yes

While in the moping mode, the device will mop and vacuum your room thoroughly. If you have carpets, put the device against the carpet area. After that turn on the vacuum mode - the unit will divide the whole area and know which areas to avoid.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

With Opticlean optical sensors it will look out for dirt and debris and perform concentrated cleaning on the areas with heavy traffic of debris

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Just schedule this robot to clean your floors using the 4 different cleaning patterns while you are not around and it will do it effortlessly

Yes

Works with a remote but it won't respond to it when moving. Don't try to change its direction with a remote control while it’s in action, this will mess up its vacuuming route.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Smartclean programs scheduled cleaning over your floors while you are not around

Yes

Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Bissell SmartClean 1974 invisible wall technology will keep the robot in the rooms you want cleaned and out of the ones you don’t want cleaned.

No

Bissell SmartClean 1974

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Has a small debris bin of 0.1 gallon capacity

Yes

750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

Low profile deign of only 3.4 inches tall makes it easily navigate under and around tables, chairs and beds

Yes

8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

N/A

Yes

2600 mAh – very low when compared with other top models

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

0.1 gallon, very small bin capacity that requires regular emptying

Yes

750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

This can be used to prevent/stop the robot from accessing specific rooms

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.4 inches

Yes

12 x 12 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

5 lbs

Yes

13.18 pounds

Bissell SmartClean 1974

CONCLUSION

PROS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

• Scheduled cleanings while away – convenient and flexible cleaning • Detects cliffs and objects – avoids them • Multi surface adaptability/cleaning • Automatic return to charge • Finds hidden dust • Built with zone cleaning ability • Invisible wall technology – allows zone cleaning • 4 different cleaning patterns • Programmable LCD display • Powerful lithium ion battery • Two edge cleaning brushes • Easy to empty dust bin • 360 degree complete rotation • Hands free cleaning • Low profile design – will clean under furniture and match with interior decor • Awesome for cleaning corners and edges • Hassle free operation • Easy to use and set up

Yes

• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners

CONS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iLife V8s
Yes

• Doesn’t include WIFI support or mobile apps connection • Small dust bin capacity – cant accommodate large debris • Isn’t compatible with Alexa - no voice control • Not built with mapping features – random navigation • Not suitable for large rooms or apartments • A short battery life – 80 minutes and a long full recharge period • Cant clean thick carpets • Small LCD display window • Does not wet mop floors • Loud operation • Doesn’t resume after automatic recharge • Short period of run time – 80 minutes

Yes

• It does not have a mapping feature • Does not have a virtual wall • No Smartphone APP • Does not support Amazon Alexa • Loud • Long charging time • Low battery capacity 2600 mAh

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