CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A4 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:

ILIFE A4

Reasons to buy ILIFE A4 :

  • button icon Has a 3-Step Cleaning System.
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges.
  • button icon Infrared sensors for avoiding obstacles.
  • button icon Powerful battery for long-lasting operation.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A4 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features a low-profile body which allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches from the ground.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit is designed for cleaning medium-to-large spaces of up-to 2100sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It uses a 1000pa Super Suction which offers great cleaning results according to different modes.

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device will work well when it comes to cleaning pet-hair on hardwood and tiled floors. It also features a HEPA-Filter that will help to eliminate dust and pet allergies.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features a rotating side brushes that help to clean dirt in corners and along walls.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s equipped with a 4 chip 2600mah battery that can operate for about 110-to-120 minutes after a full charge. Its battery is also long-lasting.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The battery can be charged for about 5-hours to acquire a full-charge. However, there is also a 1-hour single-charge that will provide you with 2.5-hours of use.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device uses a CyclonePower cleaning system to clean all floor-types thoroughly. It also features multiple cleaning-modes designed for different floors.

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

ILIFE A4
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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 2100sq.ft.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can automatically go back to the charging-dock for recharge when battery runs low.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, it will resume cleaning automatically after getting fully charged.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s equipped with infrared-sensors that prevent it from falling of stairs and to avoid bumping into furniture.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At only 64db, this unit a bit quieter than most robotic-vacuums on the market.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features a MAX-Mode that facilitates for enhanced powerful cleaning of dirty high-traffic areas.

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its HEPA filtration system will help to trap and eliminate 98% of all allergens in the air.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device can be programmed to use the included infrared remote control. Additionally, it also features a convenient programmable schedule that allows for auto-cleaning.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can use the included remote-control to set a weakly cleaning schedule so that this device can automatically clean whether you're home or not.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture above 3-inches in height.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4 chip 2600mAh battery.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

450-ml and this is large-enough to hold a fair amount of dust.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.2"L x 3"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4.85-lbs.

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• A High performance Li-ion battery. • Automatically docks and recharges. • A High performance Li-ion battery. • Infrared sensors avoid getting stuck. • Advanced motor with less working noise. • Cliff-sensors prevent it from falling off stairs.

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

ILIFE A4
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• It’s not meant for deep carpet-cleaning. • It lacks a mapping/navigation feature. • Doesn't have a wet-mopping feature. • Lacks some smart-features like Wi-Fi.

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

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