CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Hoover Rogue 970 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 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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Hoover Rogue 970

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Hoover Rogue 970

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
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COMPARISON – Hoover Rogue 970 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

COVERAGE

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Most suitable for all types of hard floors, low pile carpets and 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 Rogue 970
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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Continues cleaning from where it stopped automatically after recharging

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Hoover Rogue 970
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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Accepts wifi connection

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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Hoover Rogue 970

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

600 ml dust bin capacity – will take in large debris and require regular 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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

Create virtual wall using Smart Wall Technology

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.5 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

Hoover Rogue 970

CONCLUSION

PROS

Hoover Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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 Rogue 970
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Overall Winner

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