CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

ILIFE A9 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.4
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 A9

Reasons to buy ILIFE A9 :

  • button icon 600ml cellular dustbin
  • button icon i-Voice assistant.
  • button icon obstacle surmounting.
  • button icon 4 cleaning modes.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • COVERAGE
  • CHARGE TIME
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • COVERAGE
  • CHARGE TIME
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • HEPA FILTER
  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – ILIFE A9 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At 3 inches, its clearance height is low enough to allow for the cleaning of spaces underneath beds and other furniture.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

A whooping 1300Pa of suction power to eliminate dust, dirt, hair fur and debris.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is ideal for homes with pets as it easily cleans pet hair and dander from the home.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is made with two side brushes which are very useful in cleaning 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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It operates the robot for 120 minutes, which is more than the average for most robotic vacuum cleaners.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit is ideal for homes with hard floors and carpets.

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 A9
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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatic recharge, high density lithium-ion battery, large dust, jumbo water tank ensures bigger cleaning area every time.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs low of battery or when it’s done cleaning.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

ILIFE A9
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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum has sophisticated sensors which it uses to avoid 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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum operates very silently even when working at maximum power.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This has a device has a route planning feature included which helps it plan its cleaning pattern saving it from repeating already cleaned areas.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot has a spot and edge cleaning mode featured for concentrated area of dirt or edges and corners.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

ILIFE A9
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 A9
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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Choose your preferred suction power. Start and schedule cleaning whenever and wherever.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

ILIFE A9
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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The 600ml dustbin holds more than dirt per clean so you can empty it less often.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At 3 inches, its clearance height is low enough to allow for the cleaning of spaces underneath beds and other furniture.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic device has boundary strips included.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

600ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

ILIFE A9
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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13 x 12.6 x 3 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.58 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

ILIFE A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

side brushes 2 in 1 roller brush powerful suction 600ml cellular dustbin 4 cleaning modes. obstacle surmounting. i-Voice assistant.

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 A9
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is not able to mop and sweep at the same time.

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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