Reasons to buy Hoover Rogue 970:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 960
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
Hoover Rogue 970
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
Hoover Rogue 970
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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.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
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1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Features a strong suction power and brush that will uplift all pet hairs from the multiple floors and hard to reach areas
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Has a side brush that can clean corners and along the walls thoroughly
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
Runs for 120 minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for small to large sized rooms
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
180 minutes – quite a sh0rt charge time compared to other robots
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Most suitable for all types of hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs
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
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
Yes, runs back to the charging station, docks and recharges automatically
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.
Continues cleaning from where it stopped automatically after recharging
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.
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
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
Contains a cliff detect sensor that prevents Rogue 970 from falling of the cliffs or knocking objects on the floor
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.
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65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
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.
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.
Maximizes cleaning by reducing speed once it detects areas with too much dirt and then provides concentrated cleaning
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.
Can be operated using wifi, Alexa voice command and the control center – hassle free operation
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.
Download the Rogue 970 home app onto your smart phone. It allows mobile control from anywhere, cleaning commands, monitoring and provides firmware updates
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.
Accepts wifi connection
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
Scheduled cleanings mode through the Hoover Home App – set daily or weekly cleanings
Permits voice command such as return to base and start cleaning assignment using Amazon Alexa and a Google Home Assistant
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
600 ml dust bin capacity – will take in large debris and require regular emptying
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
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
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.
1440 mAh – not very powerful but will deliver an effective cleaning mostly on hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs
2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
600 ml – medium sized dust bin capacity. Empty immediately when it indicates full bin
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
Has a well-located Rogue control centre on the lid that notifies when bin is full
Create virtual wall using Smart Wall Technology
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
7.5 pounds
8.6 pounds
• 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
• 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.
• Doesn’t have a hepa filter • No wet mopping feature
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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