Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy Hoover Rogue 970 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 980
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
Hoover Rogue 970
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
Hoover Rogue 970
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CONCLUSION |
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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.
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
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1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Features a strong suction power and brush that will uplift all pet hairs from the multiple floors and hard to reach areas
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.
Has a side brush that can clean corners and along the walls thoroughly
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Runs for 120 minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for small to large sized rooms
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
180 minutes – quite a sh0rt charge time compared to other robots
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Most suitable for all types of hard floors, low pile carpets and 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 run time minutes will clean a large room but if the battery runs low during cleaning then it will auto recharge and resume cleaning
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.
Yes, runs back to the charging station, docks and recharges automatically
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Continues cleaning from where it stopped automatically after recharging
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
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
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.
Contains a cliff detect sensor that prevents Rogue 970 from falling of the cliffs or knocking objects on the floor
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.
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.
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.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Maximizes cleaning by reducing speed once it detects areas with too much dirt and then provides concentrated cleaning
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.
Can be operated using wifi, Alexa voice command and the control center – hassle free operation
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Download the Rogue 970 home app onto your smart phone. It allows mobile control from anywhere, cleaning commands, monitoring and provides firmware updates
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Accepts wifi connection
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
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
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
600 ml dust bin capacity – will take in large debris and require regular emptying
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
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
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
1440 mAh – not very powerful but will deliver an effective cleaning mostly on hard floors, low pile carpets and area rugs
3300 mAh
600 ml – medium sized dust bin capacity. Empty immediately when it indicates full bin
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
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 a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
7.5 pounds
8.7 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
• 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 have a hepa filter • No wet mopping feature
• 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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