CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Makita DRC200Z 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:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
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COMPARISON – Makita DRC200Z VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

COVERAGE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/.A

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Recharges for 60 minutes or 1 hour to gain full battery

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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 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

Makita DRC200Z
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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Makita DRC200Z
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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Only sweeps

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Makita DRC200Z
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

Makita DRC200Z
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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Makita DRC200Z
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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

8000 mAh battery capacity – cleans much longer before battery recharge

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

18.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

17.2 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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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