CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12 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:

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12

Reasons to buy Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12 :

  • button icon Large dust bin capacity – will accommodate large debris
  • button icon Multiple cleaning modes: auto, spot, edge and single room
  • button icon Scheduled cleanings
  • button icon Automatic docking and charging
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Total height is 2.9 inches – with this low profile design, this robot can easily reach most places. However if the furniture is lower than 2.9 inches then the robot might not be able to clean under it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Small to medium sized rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1300 Pa – not the strongest suction power but it can suck up dust and dirt in an efficient way

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its 1300 Pa suction power captures all the pet hairs on the floors, corners and other hard to reach areas

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features 4 cleaning brushes that are suitable for reaching the corners and along the walls

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

100 minutes per full charge of run time

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5 hours – takes long to completely charge

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Choose from the 4 cleaning modes provided to achieve best results on multiples floors – laminate, tile, hard woods and low to medium pile carpets

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features an automatic dock and recharge that can resume to clean large rooms on remote command

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

No need to pay attention to it – it will automatically run to charging station and recharge when low is low

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features large wheel rolls to mount over door ledges and drop sensing technology to move 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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Built with an infrared sensor that avoids objects and drop sensing technology that prevents fall off from stairs and door ledges.

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

55 db quiet operation – enjoy a serene operation

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with a BoostIQ mode that boosts suction power when on carpets. Will automatically increase its suction power within 1.5 seconds once extra vacuuming strength is required.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Eufy RoboVac 12 features a triple filter system – there is a double layer filter and a high performance filter to obtain a thorough cleaning

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, the spot cleaning mode – provides concentrated cleaning in particular spots with a high level of dirt concentration

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with a remote control system that lets you schedule cleanings and forget. Select the time for cleaning and it will do the rest

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Use the remote to preset the cleaning times either weekly or hourly

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a single room cleaning mode that restricts it to a particular room

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is able to take in large debris – requires empting once its full

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Low profile design of only 2.9 inches – lets Eufy RoboVac 12 easily clean under furniture above its height

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600 mAh – not powerful enough but will deliver thorough cleaning for 100 full minutes

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

600 ml – medium sized dust bin capacity. keep emptying when full for maximum effectiveness

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.8 x 12.8 x 2.9 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.73 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Very slim design measuring 2.9 inches only • 100 minutes durable operation time • Durable anti scratch glass top over • Drop sensing technology – prevents falls from stairs • Infrared sensors – avoids knocking objects on the floor • A remote control system • Large wheels – will climb over carpets and raised surfaces of up to 0.63 inches high • Large dust bin capacity – will accommodate large debris • Multiple cleaning modes: auto, spot, edge and single room • Scheduled cleanings • 4 side brushes • 3 layer high performance filtration system • Automatic docking and charging

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

Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 12
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Not compatible with Amazon Alexa and mobile app control • Takes a long time to charge – 5 hours • Will not automatically resume cleaning after charging • Does not map floors – randomly moves • Built without a full bin indicator • Wont clean thick carpets

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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