Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:
Reasons to buy Makita DRC200Z :
PERFORMANCE |
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba i7
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DESIGN |
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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
Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.
Cleans a total area of 5,380 square feet coverage. Perfect for large commercial rooms, offices and stores
1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms
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1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums
High efficiency filter ideal for homes with pets. Sucks up both small and large pet dander from multiple surfaces into the large dust bin.
Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.
Features side brushes specialized for cleaning corners and along walls. Provides deep reach to eliminate hiding dust and dirt I such difficult places.
Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively
Up to 200 minutes of continuous run time after one full battery charge. Will last 50% longer per single charge
120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment
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
Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.
Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning
For large commercial and home rooms within 5380 square feet coverage. Navigates throughout that area without skipping parts.
Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.
Automatically docks to recharge – self charges when the battery is low or after finishing to clean
Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.
After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.
Two navigation options to move the unit across rooms. Uses the smooth gliding wheels to shift from room to room on a single floor.
It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.
Anti drop and anti obstacle sensors – keep the robot or furniture from damage of knocking obstacles or falling off stairs
Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.
64 db noise level – relatively quiet operation. Will barely burden you as it cleans your surrounding
Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.
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Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.
High efficiency filtration system - eliminates all micro particles of allergens and dust. Minimizes allergic and asthmatic attacks in homes and offices
Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.
With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.
Only sweeps
Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.
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.
Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.
Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.
Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App
Scheduled cleaning through IR remote control – set times and daily cleaning in advance. Enjoy coming back to a clean home or office every day
Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.
Cleans specific areas using boundary tapes - restricts the robot from entering into restricted areas. Will only clean areas it I permitted to clean
Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt
2500 ml large dust bin capacity - can take in large particles
3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches
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
500 ml
Features virtual wall – keeps Makita DRC200Z off areas you don’t want it to access like bathrooms etc
Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier
18.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inches
13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches
17.2 pounds
7.45 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
• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system
● 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
• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately
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