Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000 :
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Stands 3.5 inches in height – low profile design that can easily enter under furniture to clean debris in hard to reach areas above 3.5 inches. However might fail to enter under furniture above 3.5 inches
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
Ideal for medium to large sized rooms
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
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1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Has a powerful suction that without much effort picks up pet hairs from carpets and floors hence providing a healthy environment for those living with pets
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.
Features a side brush that is specifically created to remove debris from along the walls, corners and other hard to reach areas
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
120 minutes of battery life – excellent battery life that will clean a large room on a single charge
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
3 hours of complete charge
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Able to clean all kinds of floors and carpets with enhanced performance. The types include: low pile, medium pile and thick pile carpets, linoleum, ceramic, vinyl, wood and laminate floors
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.
Features a tri-clean technology that can lift up all dirt, dust and pet hairs from thick carpets deeply cleaning it
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
Quest 1000 operates for up to 120 minutes on a full charge which is enough time to clean a large sized room. If it runs low on battery then it will automatically recharge and return to clean from where it has stopped.
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.
Will dock and return to charge once battery is low without a command from you. Make sure that the charging point is not populated with objects
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Automatically goes back to continue cleaning where it had left off to recharge battery. However if the cleaning was complete, then it waits for the next session
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
Moves from room to room using the Quest Navigation 3.0 technology – lets it laser map the room and will know which routes to take while cleaning
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.
Has a cliff sensor which detects drop off areas and stairs and then turns away to avoid falling.
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.
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70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
Has a high efficiency filter that removes up to 99% of the allergens and other particles from the run. Appropriate for people with asthma condition
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.
360 degree QuestNav 3.0 technology makes use of laser mapping to navigate around you home systematically and cleaning it thoroughly
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
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.
Very convenient operation through the Wifi connectivity. This lets you schedule your cleaning from the Smartphone hence making cleaning on a daily effortless
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Schedule cleanings, monitor cleanings and track the Quest 1000 through your mobile app remote control.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Can be connected to your local Wifi
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Download the Hoover App on your Smartphone and schedule daily or weekly cleaning programs
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Dust bin capacity is 600 ml – possible for it to accommodate large debris however it will require constant emptying
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.5 inches in height low profile design – might be tricky to clean under furniture above 3.5 inches
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
3300 mAh
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
13.4 x 13.4 x 3.5 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
7.7 pounds
8.7 pounds
• Can clean multiple floor types including carpets • Advanced run time of up to 120 minutes • Effortless cleaning on your preset cleaning schedule • Cliff sensor technology – prevents falling off stairs and edges • Intelligent navigation system through floor mapping • Can be controlled using a Smart phone • High efficient filtration system – removes 99% of allergens • Very low profile design
• 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
• Not suitable for high pile carpets • Cannot be voice controlled with Amazon Alexa
• 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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