CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

LEFANT M501 B 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:

LEFANT M501 B

Reasons to buy LEFANT M501 B :

  • button icon FreeMove technology.
  • button icon Safety sensors.
  • button icon Voice and APP control.
  • button icon High efficiency cleaning system.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
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DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – LEFANT M501 B VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With a body of just 3.14 inches, device is able to get under any type of furniture in the hoe to ensure proper cleaning.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot is able to cover a wide coverage of the entire floor as well as under the furniture.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Designed with powerful suction, M501-B uses a roller brush combined with dual side brushes to clean everything from small particles to large debris on hard floor and thin carpet, remote control and APP control are available to adjust the suction levels(low, middle and high), the robot vacuum comes in default middle level suction.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is ideal for homes with pets because of its strong suction power and 3 in 1 HEPA filter.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is able 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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600mAh lithium battery ensures at least 110min working time; the entire apartment can be cleaned at one time.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With its lithium-ion battery, the Lefant M501 vacuum has a capacity of 2,600mAh and is fully charged after 4-5 hours on its charging base.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum is able to do multi floor cleaning because of its double brushes.

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

LEFANT M501 B
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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With its ability to hold its battery for close to 110 minutes making it eligible for large rooms.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatically returns to the charging base when power is low or the cleaning is finished.

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

LEFANT M501 B
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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Anti-collision/cliff sensors and soft cushion bumpers ensures device avoids obstacles and ledges to safely clean your home.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Optimized internal airflow structure, decrease the noise level, soft working sound will not interrupt daily life

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

LEFANT M501 B
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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has 3 layer filters i.e. primary filter, sponge filter and HEPA filter which prevents the dust from entering into the air again.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can also plan your own route before leaving work, remote control, super convenient operation.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has spot cleaning with repeat cleaning at one small space until it is completely cleaned

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Compatible with Amazon Alexa Echo and Google Assistant. Use Lefant Life APP to customize, schedule, monitor cleaning modes, direction controls, receive error alerts, OTA firmware

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

LEFANT M501 B
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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device lets you schedule cleanings and target specific rooms or areas with the remote control.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

LEFANT M501 B
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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a mapping feature that lets you choose the cleaning method of specific zones between vacuuming and mopping.

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has got a large dustbin capacity that can hold up many cleaning sessions’ debris.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot vacuum is designed with a low profile design which makes it able to go under any furniture.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is made with boundary strips which make navigation easy.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600mAh lithium battery

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

0.6L dust box.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.6 x 12.6 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.3 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

High runtime. Safety sensors. A quiet clean. Low failure rate. Keep the air clean. Always prepared for cleaning. LCD remote control. Anti-collision for safety.

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

LEFANT M501 B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is not able to do both weeping and mopping.

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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