CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Miele Scout RX1 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:

Miele Scout RX1

Reasons to buy Miele Scout RX1 :

  • button icon Smart navigation.
  • button icon Ceiling camera.
  • button icon 5 cleaning modes with remote control.
  • button icon Improved triple cleaning system.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • SUCTION POWER
  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Miele Scout RX1 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With a low profile design, this device is able to slide under furniture to optimize its cleaning abilities as it is able to clean hard to reach places.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1615 ft2 / 150 m2

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The dual side brushes make it ideal for this device to clean out pet dander as well as hair in the room.

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The dual side brush feature on this device makes it able for it 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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot is able to run for 120 minutes after a full charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The device is able to charge for 4 to 5 hours until fully charged.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Facilitates a more comprehensive clean across all flooring types by sweeping dust toward the unit's center.

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

Miele Scout RX1
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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device’s ability to clean for a whole 120 minutes makes it eligible for cleaning large rooms that are 150 square meters.

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The device is able to auto dock and recharge which makes it possible to return to its charging place with ease.

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

Miele Scout RX1
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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The device has the anti-drop sensor which it uses to avoid stairs and objects.

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Miele Scout RX1
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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a 3 cleaning filtration mode which is ideal for cleaning the air and preventing secondary air pollution.

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The device has concentrated cleaning for stubborn debris with spot cleaning.

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command a device from any room in your house.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has the ability to be remotely controlled with a scheduler.

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

Miele Scout RX1
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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can be scheduled to start the cleaning sessions when you are not around.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Miele Scout RX1
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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a large debris bin of 650 ml which saves on the disturbance of having to empty it from time to time.

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is designed with a low profile design which makes it possible to slide under hard to reach places.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2200 mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

650 MLS

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.5 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Smart navigation. Improved triple cleaning system. 5 cleaning modes with remote control. Ceiling camera. Air clean filter. chevron style brush roll

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

Miele Scout RX1
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is not able to vacuum and mop at the same time. It is not compatible with Amazon Alexa.

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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