Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy ILIFE Shinebot W400 :
PERFORMANCE |
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USABILITY |
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DESIGN |
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Stands at 4.7 inches tall – able to clean under furniture above 4.7 inches tall. Might fail to enter under furniture below 4.7 inches tall.
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
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1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
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1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Features scraper that wipes out all pet hairs and other residues quickly. Ideal for homes with cats, dogs, rodents, birds etc
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.
Built with edge mode for corners and along walls. It reaches the deepest corners and along the walls to eliminate all kinds of debris.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Runs for approximately 80 minutes after a full manual battery recharge
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
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Eliminates all kinds of indoor stains from hard floors. Will remove paint, sauces and water thoroughly. Suitable for tiles, laminate, stones etc
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.
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
Path mode suitable for large rooms. Fill to capacity with water and it will clean large rooms for approximately 40 minutes nonstop.
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.
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
Randomly navigates from room to room. Scrubs floors multiple floors using ultra fine rollers for deep washing without scratching floors.
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.
Anti-drop and anti-collision sensors – built around the unit to allow it safely navigate the home without bumping into objects or falling off stairs.
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.
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70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
Boosts suction power in areas with concentrated dirt. Runs in a spiral pattern using maximum suction power to eliminate stains.
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
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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.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Only mops hard floors
Activate spot mode that provides tidal cleaning. Uses spiral method to spend more time cleaning areas with stubborn messes or stains for an even clean throughout the entire house.
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.
Easy to operate multi function control panel. Simply click clean after powering it on and the robot will do the rest. Also has voice alerts to inform you about its status.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Area mode for zone cleaning. ILIFE Shinebot W400 cleans a designated area right in front of it in a systematic path.
Has a dirty water tank – takes in 0.9 litres of dirty water
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
4.7 inches low profile design –cleans under beds, sofas and other furniture without much effort
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
2500 mAh battery capacity – enough to deliver 80 minutes of runtime
3300 mAh
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
11.1 x 11.5 x 4.7 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
7.72 pounds
8.7 pounds
• Indicates both the water tank and battery level on the control panel • Provides concentrated cleaning on hard floors using ultra fine fibre roller • Up to 4 different cleaning modes – path, spot, edge and area modes • Two separate water tanks – dirty and clean water tank • Avoids stairs and objects • Built with user friendly handles to carry the unit • Can be controlled across a room using the remote • Long battery life of about 80 minutes • Large water tank capacity – 0.8L for clean water and 0.9L for dirty water • Superior suction that eliminates dirty water • Hassle free operation • Thorough spiral cleaning pattern • Low profile design for cleaning hard to reach areas • Methodically covers larger spaces • Easy to remove and empty water tank • Scraper and roller easy to replace • Space saving design • Reaches dead corners and edges
• 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
• No automatic docking and recharging • Cannot resume to clean automatically after recharge • Does not sweep multiple floors – only mops hard floors • Virtual wall not included • Detergents cannot be placed in the unit • Will not plan cleaning paths • No Wi-fi connectivity • Not suitable for carpets and rugs • Water tank cannot automatically empty on its own • Cannot be scheduled to clean
• 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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