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Hoover Quest 800 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:

Hoover Quest 800

Reasons to buy Hoover Quest 800 :

  • button icon Automatically returns to dock station for recharge
  • button icon Durable battery operation – 120 minutes after a single charge
  • button icon 3 cleaning modes; random, spot clean and wall follow
  • button icon Removes allergens from the air
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – Hoover Quest 800 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Appropriate for small, medium and large sized apartments

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Hoover Quest 800
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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The QuestNav 2.0 technology uses 3 distinct cleaning patterns to navigate along the walls and difficult to reach corners for a thorough clean

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

120 minutes of run time – provides uninterrupted cleaning especially for small and medium sized rooms. large rooms might require charging and resume cleaning

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4.5 to 5.5 hours of charge time – length period of full charge

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Quest 800
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

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Goes back automatically to the dock station and recharges once battery 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

Hoover Quest 800
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

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Utilizes the QuestNav 2.0 technology to navigate from room to room cleaning under furniture, open space and hard to reach areas like corners

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Hoover Quest 800
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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

High efficiency filtration system that eliminates particles from the floor and air.

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Hoover Quest 800 uses the Invisible wall technology to clean within areas it has been restricted to only

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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.

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Simply schedule Quest 800 to clean your home using the 3 various cleaning patterns and enjoy living in a clean environment.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, can be remote controlled using Bluetooth. Make sure to down load the app and configure with robot using Bluetooth

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 Quest 800
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

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Preset your cleaning from any of your devices that is Bluetooth enables. Lets you schedule daily cleaning in a short time

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Hoover Quest 800
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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Easily navigates under furniture below 2.9 inches tall with its low profile design

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

400 ml – a small dust bin capacity that will require recurrent emptying especially for large rooms

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, through the invisible technology that lets you stop the robot from cleaning other areas or rooms

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.5 x 12.5 x 2.9 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

8.5 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Hoover Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• 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

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 Quest 800
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Doesn’t include a Wifi support • Small dust bin capacity • No auto resume

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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