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Reasons to buy Makita DRC200Z :
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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
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
Cleans a total area of 5,380 square feet coverage. Perfect for large commercial rooms, offices and stores
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.
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, 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.
Features side brushes specialized for cleaning corners and along walls. Provides deep reach to eliminate hiding dust and dirt I such difficult places.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Up to 200 minutes of continuous run time after one full battery charge. Will last 50% longer per single charge
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
Recharges for 60 minutes or 1 hour to gain full battery
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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
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
For large commercial and home rooms within 5380 square feet coverage. Navigates throughout that area without skipping parts.
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.
Automatically docks to recharge – self charges when the battery is low or after finishing to clean
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.
Two navigation options to move the unit across rooms. Uses the smooth gliding wheels to shift from room to room on a single floor.
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 obstacle sensors – keep the robot or furniture from damage of knocking obstacles 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.
64 db noise level – relatively quiet operation. Will barely burden you as it cleans your surrounding
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
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Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
High efficiency filtration system - eliminates all micro particles of allergens and dust. Minimizes allergic and asthmatic attacks in homes and offices
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 sweeps
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.
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.
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.
Scheduled cleaning through IR remote control – set times and daily cleaning in advance. Enjoy coming back to a clean home or office every day
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Cleans specific areas using boundary tapes - restricts the robot from entering into restricted areas. Will only clean areas it I permitted to clean
2500 ml large dust bin capacity - can take in large particles
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
Includes boundary tapes - draws boundaries beyond which the robot cannot clean.
8000 mAh battery capacity – cleans much longer before battery recharge
3300 mAh
2500 ml dust bin capacity - eliminates the need for constant dust bin emptying
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Features virtual wall – keeps Makita DRC200Z off areas you don’t want it to access like bathrooms etc
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
18.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
17.2 pounds
8.7 pounds
● 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
• 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
● 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
• 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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