CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Hoover Rogue 970 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.9
Winner:

Hoover Rogue 970

Reasons to buy Hoover Rogue 970:

  • button icon Can be controlled using a smart phone through wifi connection and voice command
  • button icon Anti cliff and obstacle detection
  • button icon Low profile design – 9.6 cm in height
  • button icon Allows mapping and smart navigation
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7.6
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Hoover Rogue 970

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Hoover Rogue 970

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Hoover Rogue 970

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – Hoover Rogue 970 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Rogue 970 9.6 cm can clean under furniture above 9.6 cm. However if the furniture is above 9.6 cm then it might not clean.

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a strong suction power and brush that will uplift all pet hairs from the multiple floors and hard to reach areas

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a side brush that can clean corners and along the walls thoroughly

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs for 120 minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for small to large sized rooms

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

180 minutes – quite a sh0rt charge time compared to other robots

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Most suitable for all types of hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

120 run time minutes will clean a large room but if the battery runs low during cleaning then it will auto recharge and resume cleaning

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Yes, runs back to the charging station, docks and recharges automatically

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Continues cleaning from where it stopped automatically after recharging

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Utilizes the high-tech laser to move from room to room especially on a single floors avoiding objects on its way and turning away from stairs

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Contains a cliff detect sensor that prevents Rogue 970 from falling of the cliffs or knocking objects on the floor

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

N/A

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

HEPA FILTER

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The Robart technology comes with a memory navigation that remembers your floor plan and then stores it in memory. It also makes use of a high-tech laser that navigates through your home.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Maximizes cleaning by reducing speed once it detects areas with too much dirt and then provides concentrated cleaning

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be operated using wifi, Alexa voice command and the control center – hassle free operation

Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Download the Rogue 970 home app onto your smart phone. It allows mobile control from anywhere, cleaning commands, monitoring and provides firmware updates

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Accepts wifi connection

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Scheduled cleanings mode through the Hoover Home App – set daily or weekly cleanings

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Permits voice command such as return to base and start cleaning assignment using Amazon Alexa and a Google Home Assistant

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Hoover Rogue 970

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

600 ml dust bin capacity – will take in large debris and require regular emptying

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its 9.6 cm above the floor - might not be as low as other robots but will clean under sofas, tables and beds above its height well

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

1440 mAh – not very powerful but will deliver an effective cleaning mostly on hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

600 ml – medium sized dust bin capacity. Empty immediately when it indicates full bin

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a well-located Rogue control centre on the lid that notifies when bin is full

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Create virtual wall using Smart Wall Technology

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.5 pounds

Yes

8.6 pounds

Hoover Rogue 970

CONCLUSION

PROS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Very long run time – 120 minutes of operation after full charges • Automatically resumes to clean where it stopped after auto recharge • Can be controlled using a smart phone through wifi connection and voice command • Allows scheduled cleaning for a specific time • Contains a virtual wall function • Allows mapping and smart navigation • Detects areas with high dirt concentration • Low profile design – 9.6 cm in height • Provides a hassle free operation • Anti cliff and obstacle detection • Cleans various hard floor types • Short full recharge period – 180 minutes

Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Doesn’t have a hepa filter • No wet mopping feature

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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