Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:
Reasons to buy Hoover Rogue 970 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba i7
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DESIGN |
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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.
Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.
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1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms
1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums
Features a strong suction power and brush that will uplift all pet hairs from the multiple floors and hard to reach areas
Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.
Has a side brush that can clean corners and along the walls thoroughly
Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively
Runs for 120 minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for small to large sized rooms
120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment
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
Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.
Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning
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
Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.
Yes, runs back to the charging station, docks and recharges automatically
Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.
Continues cleaning from where it stopped automatically after recharging
After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.
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
It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.
Contains a cliff detect sensor that prevents Rogue 970 from falling of the cliffs or knocking objects on the floor
Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.
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Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.
Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.
Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles 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.
With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.
Maximizes cleaning by reducing speed once it detects areas with too much dirt and then provides concentrated cleaning
Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.
Can be operated using wifi, Alexa voice command and the control center – hassle free operation
Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.
Download the Rogue 970 home app onto your smart phone. It allows mobile control from anywhere, cleaning commands, monitoring and provides firmware updates
Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.
Accepts wifi connection
Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App
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
Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.
Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt
600 ml dust bin capacity – will take in large debris and require regular emptying
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
3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches
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
500 ml
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 dual mode virtual wall barrier
13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches
13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches
7.5 pounds
7.45 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
• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system
• Doesn’t have a hepa filter • No wet mopping feature
• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately
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