CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A8 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 A8

Reasons to buy ILIFE A8 :

  • button icon 5 cleaning-modes & Programmable memory.
  • button icon Panoview navigation that adapts to your home.
  • button icon i-voice technology tells you what A8 is doing.
  • button icon Gen-3 cyclonepower system with high suction power.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
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
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A8 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its low-profile design allows it to clean under furniture above 2.8-inches from the ground. In fact, it perfectly fits 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit can cleans medium-to-large room spaces of up-to 1615sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its Gen 3 CyclonePower motor system offers up-to 1200-Pa of 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses a Rubber-brush & Bristle-brush to thoroughly clean pet-hair without getting clogged. It even has 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

An advanced spinning side-brush sweeps debris and dust hiding along 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a long-lasting, 2600mAh, Li-ion Battery that provides up-to 90 minutes of run-time.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its battery can be fully-charged within 250-minutes.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a Rubber-brush & Bristle-brush that can clean different floor-types. Likewise, its extra-large roadrover wheels allow it to move across different surfaces.

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 A8
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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Clean floors of medium-to-large rooms of up-to 1615sq.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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can automatically dock and recharge when the 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This can remember its position and the planned route after the self-charging. In fact, it will resume cleaning using the original coordinates generated by the gyroscope.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit can move to different rooms of your home using Panoview-navigation-technology that uses a camera to scan the surrounding and then systematically cleans.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its panoview-navigation technology uses proximity, distance and fall prevention sensors to detect obstacles and to prevent drop-offs on stairs.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It offers silent cleaning with a sound-level lower than 64dBs.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a cleaning-mode (TurboBoost) that maximizes suction-power to ensure that all your floors are thoroughly clean.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a HEPA-Filter that is capable of retaining 99.9% of allergens and 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit will map your home automatically and create an orderly cleaning plan according to surroundings. In fact, this will help to avoid omissions or cleaning the same area twice.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a spot-mode that will keep it clean 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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can be easily programmed using the included infrared remote-control. It also features a 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 A8
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 A8
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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A8
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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A8
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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its low-profile design of (2.83”H) allows for cleaning under furniture above 2.83-inches in height.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600-mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

300-ml.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A8
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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.2"L x 2.83"H x 12.2"D

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.5-lbs.

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Auto-charge and resume. • Map your home automatically. • Intelligent i-voice technology. • Groundbreaking Panoview navigation. • Versatile Bristle & Rubber brushes. • Extra-large roadrover wheels for stabilization. • Moves across different surfaces & avoids obstacles.

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 A8
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No Mobile-App. • No full-bin indicator. • No wet-mopping function. • No deep-cleaning for carpets. • Not compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant.

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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