Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy Hoover Quest 800 :
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USABILITY |
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DESIGN |
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2.9 inches tall – makes it slim enough to clean under furniture above its height and might fail to clean furniture below its total height
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
Appropriate for small, medium and large sized apartments
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.
Features a Tri-clean system that makes great use of a brush roll, side brush and high suction power to lift pet hairs and fur from the home.
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.
The QuestNav 2.0 technology uses 3 distinct cleaning patterns to navigate along the walls and difficult to reach corners for a thorough clean
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 run time – provides uninterrupted cleaning especially for small and medium sized rooms. large rooms might require charging and resume cleaning
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
4.5 to 5.5 hours of charge time – length period of full charge
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The Quest 800 features a microfiber dust pad for an advanced multiple floor cleaning. Will clean all hard floors as well as low pile carpets and small area rugs
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.
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
120 minutes of run time is ideal for cleaning large rooms. however at times it might require recharge depending on how much suction power the room requires
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.
Goes back automatically to the dock station and recharges once battery is low
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
Utilizes the QuestNav 2.0 technology to navigate from room to room cleaning under furniture, open space and hard to reach areas like corners
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.
Will detect stairs or drop off and then avoid them using the cliff sensor technology. The QuestNav technology navigates while avoiding objects on its way
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.
High efficiency filtration system that eliminates particles from the floor and air.
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.
Hoover Quest 800 uses the Invisible wall technology to clean within areas it has been restricted to only
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
The spot clean pattern pays more attention on areas with high concentration of stubborn spills or dirt and focuses on it till all particles are cleaned.
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.
Simply schedule Quest 800 to clean your home using the 3 various cleaning patterns and enjoy living in a clean environment.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Yes, can be remote controlled using Bluetooth. Make sure to down load the app and configure with robot using Bluetooth
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Preset your cleaning from any of your devices that is Bluetooth enables. Lets you schedule daily cleaning in a short time
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
Easily navigates under furniture below 2.9 inches tall with its low profile design
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
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3300 mAh
400 ml – a small dust bin capacity that will require recurrent emptying especially for large rooms
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Yes, through the invisible technology that lets you stop the robot from cleaning other areas or rooms
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
12.5 x 12.5 x 2.9 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
8.5 pounds
8.7 pounds
• Automatically returns to dock station for recharge • Durable battery operation – 120 minutes after a single charge • 3 cleaning modes; random, spot clean and wall follow • Advanced tri-clean that uses brush roll, side brush and suction • Easy to pull out dust bin • Remote control through Bluetooth connectivity • Avoids stairs and drop offs • Cleans multiple floor surfaces • Removes allergens from the air • Ideal for homes with pets • Easy to operate – provides a hands free cleaning • Lets you schedule your cleanings • Finds hidden dust instantly
• 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
• Doesn’t include a Wifi support • Small dust bin capacity • No auto resume
• 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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