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Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner 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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4.5
Runners Up:

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner

Reasons to buy Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner :

  • button icon Perfect for any floor.
  • button icon 3 cleaning modes.
  • button icon Mopping function.
  • button icon Built in smart sensors.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • COVERAGE
  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • 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:

  • COVERAGE
  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • HASSLE FREE OPERATION
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With only 2.9 inches tall, this robot vacuum is perfect for cleaning under furniture and hard to reach places.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum is ideal for homes with pets made possible by its high efficiency and dual HEPA filter which is good for picking up pet dander and pet hair.

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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The presence of the dual side brushes makes it possible for the robot vacuum to clean 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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum can clean for up to 90 minutes after full charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The rechargeable battery of this device can be charged for 1 hour until fully charged.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

No matter what kind of floor your home has, our cleaner will get the job done. Great for tile and hardwood 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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has inbuilt anti-drop sensors which helps it avoid stairs and objects.

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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has dual HEPA filters which is pet friendly and delivers clean 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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to sweep and mop when required.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has spot cleaning function which enables concentrated cleaning.

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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is made of a low profile design which can easily slide under hard to reach places.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1500 mAh Lithium Battery

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

200ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.8 x 13.7 x 13.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4.9 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Perfect for any floor. Anti-cliff sensor. Bumper sensor. Pet friendly. Clean air. Rechargeable battery.

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

Knox Robot Vacuum and mop Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device is not able to resume cleaning after recharging. It has no full bin indicator.

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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