CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Bissell SmartClean 1974 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Bissell SmartClean 1974

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – Bissell SmartClean 1974 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Small sized rooms and apartments

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

4 hours of full charge – lengthy period of charging

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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 from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

This robot will randomly navigates the room

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Bissell SmartClean 1974 only sweeps the floors and carpets

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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 the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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.

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

iRobot Roomba i7

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Has a small debris bin of 0.1 gallon capacity

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

0.1 gallon, very small bin capacity that requires regular emptying

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.4 inches

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

5 lbs

Yes

7.45 pounds

Bissell SmartClean 1974

CONCLUSION

PROS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

Bissell SmartClean 1974
iRobot Roomba i7
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 is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

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