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Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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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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Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000

Reasons to buy Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000 :

  • button icon Intelligent navigation system through floor mapping
  • button icon High efficient filtration system – removes 99% of allergens
  • button icon Advanced run time of up to 120 minutes
  • button icon Very low profile design
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • BATTERY CAPACITY
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • BATTERY CAPACITY
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Ideal for medium to large sized rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a side brush that is specifically created to remove debris from along the walls, corners and other hard to reach areas

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

120 minutes of battery life – excellent battery life that will clean a large room on a single charge

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3 hours of complete charge

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a tri-clean technology that can lift up all dirt, dust and pet hairs from thick carpets deeply cleaning it

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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.

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a cliff sensor which detects drop off areas and stairs and then turns away to avoid falling.

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

360 degree QuestNav 3.0 technology makes use of laser mapping to navigate around you home systematically and cleaning it thoroughly

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Very convenient operation through the Wifi connectivity. This lets you schedule your cleaning from the Smartphone hence making cleaning on a daily effortless

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Schedule cleanings, monitor cleanings and track the Quest 1000 through your mobile app remote control.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can be connected to your local Wifi

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Download the Hoover App on your Smartphone and schedule daily or weekly cleaning programs

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Dust bin capacity is 600 ml – possible for it to accommodate large debris however it will require constant emptying

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.5 inches in height low profile design – might be tricky to clean under furniture above 3.5 inches

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.4 x 13.4 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.7 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• 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

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

Hoover BH71000 Quest 1000
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Not suitable for high pile carpets • Cannot be voice controlled with Amazon Alexa

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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