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Bissell SmartClean 1974 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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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:

iRobot Roomba 880

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :

  • button icon Multi-room cleaning due to its iAdapt Responsive Navigation technology
  • button icon Gently cleans wall edges and corners
  • button icon It automatically docks and recharges
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning function
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Bissell SmartClean 1974

  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Bissell SmartClean 1974

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Bissell SmartClean 1974

Reasons why we like it:

  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – Bissell SmartClean 1974 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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 low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Small sized rooms and apartments

Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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 – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

BATTERY LIFE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

4 hours of full charge – lengthy period of charging

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

QUIET OPERATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

This robot will randomly navigates the room

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Bissell SmartClean 1974 only sweeps the floors and carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

Bissell SmartClean 1974

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has a small debris bin of 0.1 gallon capacity

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

0.1 gallon, very small bin capacity that requires regular emptying

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.4 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

5 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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

• Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

CONS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba 880
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

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

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