CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A6S 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 A6S

Reasons to buy ILIFE A6S :

  • button icon An advanced Gen 2 CyclonePower cleaning system.
  • button icon An Electrowall that acts as an invisible barrier.
  • button icon Strong battery that provides 160-mins of operation.
  • button icon An ultra slim body that goes into most narrow & low places.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A6S VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture above 2.8-inches from the ground. In fact, it can perfectly fit under most furniture like; beds and sofas.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleans medium-to-large room spaces of up-to 2153sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its Gen 2 CyclonePower motor offers up-to 1000Pa suction so as to absorb debris from all types of floor.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It uses a Rubber brush & Bristle brush to thoroughly clean pet-hair without getting clogged. There is also a HEPA-Filter that eliminates 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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The advanced spinning side brush sweeps debris and dust hiding along the walls and corners.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s equipped with a long lasting, 2600mAh, Li-ion Battery that provides up-to 160 minutes of run-time.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The battery can be fully-charged for 300-minutes but there is also a 1-hour single-charge option that provides you with 100-minutes of operation.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its Rubber brush & Bristle brush can adapt to different floor-types. Additionally, the large-wheels allow this device to access different floor-types easily.

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 A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit can clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 2153sq.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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It automatically docks and recharges when its battery runs low on power.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit 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 A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features detection-sensors that help to prevent drops and obstacles.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At only 64db, this unit is quiet enough than most robotic-vacuums.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a Max-cleaning-mode that delivers 1000-Pa of suction power in-order to provide excellent cleaning performance on thin-carpets and bare-floors.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a HEPA filtration system that traps and eliminates 98% of all allergens within air. There is also an additional filter on it for maximum filtration of dust.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a spot-mode that will keep it rotating out in a spiral when cleaning a particular area until it gets thoroughly clean.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can be easily programmed using the included infrared remote-control. Additionally, it features a convenient programmable schedule that allows for auto-cleaning throughout the week.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ILIFE A6S
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 A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The included remote-control will allow you to set a weakly cleaning schedule.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It uses an Electrowall as an invisible barrier to confine cleaning in a particular area or zone.

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A6S
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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a low-profile design (2.8”H) and this allows it to clean under furniture above 2.8-inches in height.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600-mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

300-ml.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.2"L x 2.8"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4.9-lbs.

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• A Maximum cleaning mode. • Virtual walls to block zones. • Cleans different floor-types. • Battery lasts up to 160-minutes. • It looks elegant and very durable. • Gen 2 CyclonePower cleaning system. • Only 2.8 inches for easy cleaning under furniture.

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 A6S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Lacks a mapping or navigation function. • Lacks a mopping feature & deep-cleaning. • Not suitable for thick-carpets & can't deal with dark-colored floors. • Lacks smart-features like Wi-Fi, Alexa and mobile-app.

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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