CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

LEFANT M520 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 M520

Reasons to buy LEFANT M520 :

  • button icon FreeMove technology.
  • button icon Durable runtime.
  • button icon Voice and APP controls.
  • button icon Slim yet powerful.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • COVERAGE
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

LEFANT M520

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • COVERAGE
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – LEFANT M520 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Slim design, easily slides under sofa, bed and corner, and any other furniture in the home to thoroughly clean.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Packing a whooping 1800Pa of suction power to eliminate dust, dirt, bread crumbs and pet hair while being gentle with tiles, hardwood floors and carpets, keeps your home free of fur balls and your children healthy.

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 M520
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 M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The vacuum has built-in 2600mAh lithium battery, cleaning up to 110-130min on a single charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The Lefant M520 is fully charged after 4-5 hours on its charging base.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

M520 uses the most advanced Brushless Direct Current Motor, with max 1800Pa suction power, it cleans pet hairs, dust, debris thoroughly from hard floors to medium-pile 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

LEFANT M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This vacuum’s ability to clean the home for 110 to 130 minutes makes 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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The sweeper will automatically go charging when battery is low or cleaning is completed if the charging base is set against the wall without obstacles on either side or straight ahead.

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 M520
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 M520
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 M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Thanks to the optimized internal airflow structure, the robot vacuums quietly without interfering with your daily life.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

LEFANT M520
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 M520
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 M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

LEFANT M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

LEFANT M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The robot works with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. Download Lefant Life App, available on iOS and Android 4.0 or above, access to direction control, schedule cleaning, choose the cleaning modes, real-time monitor, adjust the suction power, etc. Support 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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is WIFI connected which makes it easy to control remotely.

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 M520
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 M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

LEFANT M520

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

A large 0.6L dust box holds more dirt, no need of frequent emptying per cleaning.

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 M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600mAh lithium battery

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

0.6 L

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

LEFANT M520
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 M520
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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.17 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

LEFANT M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

FreeMove technology. Slim yet powerful. Voice and APP controls. Durable runtime. Ready to clean. Anti-collision for safety. Protect robot and your family. A quiet clean. Auto charging. 1800Pa powerful suction. Triple filter. Duration up to 110-130 minutes. Large capacity dust box.

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 M520
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot machine is not able to sweep and mop 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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