CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

EXPEROBOT EX501 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:

EXPEROBOT EX501

Reasons to buy EXPEROBOT EX501 :

  • button icon High efficiency motor.
  • button icon Versatile cleaning attachments.
  • button icon One-touch debris emptying.
  • button icon Ultra-lightweight.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

EXPEROBOT EX501

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – EXPEROBOT EX501 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a smart-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a powerful suction and multi surface brush roll which makes it ideal for picking up dust and debris from the floors and carpets.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 1 hour.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its ability to run for 60 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot is able to recharge and resume where it stopped to complete the thorough cleaning.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a normal and max suction where it boosts from normal to max when needed.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The high capacity water tank can seepage to wet the mopping cloth evenly to mopping the floor and strongly remove stains and fine dust of the ground.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

EXPEROBOT EX501
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

EXPEROBOT EX501
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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Set a cleaning schedule by remote control and the robot vacuum cleaner can work at the certain time you want.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

EXPEROBOT EX501
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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The robot vacuum has a Li-ion 2600 mAh battery with an expected runtime of 60 minutes.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Dustbin capacity is 0.7 quartz.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

9.4 x 9.2 x 2.8 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7 ounces

Yes

8.7 pounds

EXPEROBOT EX501

CONCLUSION

PROS

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Smart sensor navigation 2.0. Powerful suction. Designed for homes with pets. High efficiency motor. Ultra-lightweight. One-touch debris emptying. Versatile cleaning attachments.

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

EXPEROBOT EX501
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Does not have an auto empty base. Does not do home mapping and room select. Has no full bin indicator.

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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