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CleanMate CM3 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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Runners Up:

CleanMate CM3

Reasons to buy CleanMate CM3 :

  • button icon Powerful suction power – effective at dirt removal
  • button icon Smoothly transitions between different surfaces
  • button icon Low profile design – cleans under furniture
  • button icon Hepa filter – keeps air clean
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
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COMPARISON – CleanMate CM3 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Measures 5.59 inches tall, will clean under furniture that is above 5.59 inches tall and might not clean under furniture below its height.

Yes

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features durable roller brush and a powerful suction – able to pick up pet hairs and human hairs from both hard floors and carpets.

Yes

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Bilateral side brushes – collect dirt and any kind of debris hiding in the corners and along the walls to the center before placing them in the dustbin.

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can clean your home or office for 80 full minutes after battery recharge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

CM3 is built with a smooth transition feature. Allows it adjust on multiple floors such as laminate, linoleum, marble tile, ceramic tile, hardwood, low pile carpets and area rugs.

Yes

It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

FOR LARGE ROOMS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

After 80 minutes of nonstop cleaning, CM3 robot will detect its power dropping to 20% and then go back to its charging dock. Recharges quickly and fully so it’s ready for next schedule.

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses the precision navigation system to move from room to room. Select from the 6 cleaning modes: Auto, Wall-following, Spiral, Polygonal and S-shape modes to deeply clean carpets and various floors.

Yes

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Slides around chairs legs and below sofas using ultrasonic guidance to collect dirt from hard to reach areas. Sensors and bypasses obstacles and stops accidental falls over stairs.

Yes

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

QUIET OPERATION

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Runs quietly so you can enjoy your free time

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features two kinds of filter – a Hepa filter and Native filter. Assist to catch and then trap very fine residues so as to improve on the quality of air in the entire home.

Yes

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

CM3 vacuum cleaner is built with a simple click operation for hassle free operation. All you have to do is click on the button that you want to activate like time to schedule cleanings and it will do the rest. You can also control it using IR remote system.

Yes

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can be scheduled to clean up to 7 times in a week. Auto starts to clean at the pre set time even when no one is home. Leaves home sparkling clean every day.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a virtual wall system – it lets you block off the areas you don’t want CM3 to clean. Restricts its cleaning to only specific areas in a home or office.

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Measures only 5.59 inches in height. This low profile design allows the robot access hard to reach areas easily minus finding challenges.

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2200mAh battery capacity – delivers 80 full minutes uninterrupted of clean time after a full battery recharge.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with a virtual wall – invisible lines drawn to restrict robot from entering some areas

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

22.2 x 16.5 x 6.8 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

9.5 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Has a virtual wall system – restricts robot from specific areas • Powerful suction power – effective at dirt removal • Durable roller brush • Protects robots against stairs and falls • Hepa filter – keeps air clean • Up to 6 cleaning patterns – random, Auto, S-shape, wall following, spiral and polygonal • Smoothly transitions between different surfaces • Low profile design – cleans under furniture • Includes a Native and hepa filter

Yes

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

CONS

CleanMate CM3
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Hard to know when debris bin is full to capacity • Doesn’t have Smartphone App control • Cannot connect with Wifi or Alexa • No mopping feature attached

Yes

• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs

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