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Makita DRC200Z VS. iLife V8s

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7.4
Winner:

Makita DRC200Z

Reasons to buy Makita DRC200Z:

  • button icon Cleans approximately 5,380 square feet
  • button icon Up to 200 minutes of continuous operation
  • button icon Three stage cleaning system
  • button icon Efficient BL Brushless
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Runners Up:

iLife V8s

Reasons to buy iLife V8s :

  • button icon Can clean under very low profile furniture
  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Auto Recharges
  • button icon Has a Large 750ML dustbin
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PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Makita DRC200Z

  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Makita DRC200Z

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Makita DRC200Z

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Makita DRC200Z VS. iLife V8s

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Stands at 7.1 inches tall - only cleans under furniture above 7.1 inches tall. May not clean below furniture below 7.1 inches tall

Yes

With its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture

COVERAGE

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Cleans a total area of 5,380 square feet coverage. Perfect for large commercial rooms, offices and stores

Yes

1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

N/.A

Yes

1000 Pa - Not the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

High efficiency filter ideal for homes with pets. Sucks up both small and large pet dander from multiple surfaces into the large dust bin.

Yes

Once set in the MAX mode, It can pick up pet hair on hard floors. However, it might not do a great job on thick carpets because its suction power is below 3000 pa.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Features side brushes specialized for cleaning corners and along walls. Provides deep reach to eliminate hiding dust and dirt I such difficult places.

Yes

With the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Up to 200 minutes of continuous run time after one full battery charge. Will last 50% longer per single charge

Yes

80 min - of runtime. Better than some robots. At least it will accomplish more in a short period of time. It won't always go back to auto recharge.

CHARGE TIME

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Recharges for 60 minutes or 1 hour to gain full battery

Yes

300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

2 mode cleaning options for multiple floors - main brush only and main brush plus vacuum. Lifts both large and small sized particles off hard floors, wood, tiles, low pile and medium carpets

Yes

It is able to clean both hard floors and low-pile carpets. Bare floors it can vacuum and clean include; laminate, marble tile, hardwood, ceramic tile, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

For large commercial and home rooms within 5380 square feet coverage. Navigates throughout that area without skipping parts.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Automatically docks to recharge – self charges when the battery is low or after finishing to clean

Yes

Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Two navigation options to move the unit across rooms. Uses the smooth gliding wheels to shift from room to room on a single floor.

Yes

It can clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Anti drop and anti obstacle sensors – keep the robot or furniture from damage of knocking obstacles or falling off stairs

Yes

Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

64 db noise level – relatively quiet operation. Will barely burden you as it cleans your surrounding

Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

N/A

Yes

It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.

HEPA FILTER

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

High efficiency filtration system - eliminates all micro particles of allergens and dust. Minimizes allergic and asthmatic attacks in homes and offices

Yes

Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

Yes

It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Only sweeps

Yes

While in the moping mode, the device will mop and vacuum your room thoroughly. If you have carpets, put the device against the carpet area. After that turn on the vacuum mode - the unit will divide the whole area and know which areas to avoid.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Wireless remote control system – you don’t have to follow the unit as it cleans. Just sit comfortably across a room and control through the remote. Also schedule cleaning for automatic hassle free cleaning always.

Yes

Works with a remote but it won't respond to it when moving. Don't try to change its direction with a remote control while it’s in action, this will mess up its vacuuming route.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Scheduled cleaning through IR remote control – set times and daily cleaning in advance. Enjoy coming back to a clean home or office every day

Yes

Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Cleans specific areas using boundary tapes - restricts the robot from entering into restricted areas. Will only clean areas it I permitted to clean

No

Makita DRC200Z

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

2500 ml large dust bin capacity - can take in large particles

Yes

750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

Yes

8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Includes boundary tapes - draws boundaries beyond which the robot cannot clean.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

8000 mAh battery capacity – cleans much longer before battery recharge

Yes

2600 mAh – very low when compared with other top models

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

2500 ml dust bin capacity - eliminates the need for constant dust bin emptying

Yes

750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

Features virtual wall – keeps Makita DRC200Z off areas you don’t want it to access like bathrooms etc

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

18.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inches

Yes

12 x 12 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

17.2 pounds

Yes

13.18 pounds

Makita DRC200Z

CONCLUSION

PROS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

● Can be scheduled to clean on a daily or weekly timely basis ● Restricts robot from accessing some areas using boundary strips and virtual wall ● Large side brushes and power brush ● Automatically docks and recharges when battery is low ● Avoids obstacles and stairs ● Large dust bin capacity – 2500 ml ● Strong battery capacity – 8000 mAh ● Whisper quiet operation ● Delivers a wider cleaning surface of over 18 inches

Yes

• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners

CONS

Makita DRC200Z
iLife V8s
Yes

● Doesn’t come with Smartphone app ● Thick carpets cannot be deep cleaned ● No wifi connectivity ● Voice commands through Alexa not possible ● Wont automatically resume cleaning after charging ● Cannot plan or map routes ● No mopping ability

Yes

• It does not have a mapping feature • Does not have a virtual wall • No Smartphone APP • Does not support Amazon Alexa • Loud • Long charging time • Low battery capacity 2600 mAh

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