CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato Botvac D3 Connected VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.9
Winner:

Neato Botvac D3 Connected

Reasons to buy Neato Botvac D3 Connected:

  • button icon Wi-Fi connectivity coupled with a Neato Mobile-app.
  • button icon LaserSmart-technology to navigates & map your home.
  • button icon D-shape design & large core brush for cleaning corners.
  • button icon Auto recharges, resumes & cleans multiple surfaces.
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7.6
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iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960 :

  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa - can be controlled with voice
  • button icon Hassle free management - create cleaning schedules with your Smartphone
  • button icon Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes
  • button icon High-Efficiency Filter captures 99% of allergens and dust as small as 10 microns
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Neato Botvac D3 Connected

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Neato Botvac D3 Connected

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
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COMPARISON – Neato Botvac D3 Connected VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit is only 3.9-inches high which allows it to easily clean under furniture above 4-inches.

Yes

8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture

COVERAGE

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Perfectly cleans small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1076sq.ft.

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a true suction power of up-to 1700-Pa which makes it a great cleaner for all hard-floors, low-pile carpets and medium-pile carpets.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a large core brush that helps to thoroughly clean pet-hair and a lot more.

Yes

With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its D-shape design and large core brush help to capture dirt in corners and along walls better.

Yes

The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a powerful lithium-ion battery that can run for up to 60-minutes on a single charge.

Yes

75 minutes – not too good but moderate.

CHARGE TIME

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It takes only 3-hours (180-mins) to fully charge this robot.

Yes

1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Provides a powerful clean on all floor-types using a large core brush and All-terrain-wheels. it also features a turbo-mode that increases suction power on low-to-medium pile carpets.

Yes

Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This unit can recharge automatically when the battery runs low on power by simply going back to the charge-base.

Yes

Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

When fully charged, this device will automatically go back out and pick-up from where it left off until the entire floor gets clean.

Yes

True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It will automatically move from room-to-room using a LaserSmart technology that intelligently navigates and maps different rooms for easy cleanup.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Its equipped with Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors that prevent it from bumping into obstacles and falling-off stairs.

Yes

With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.

QUIET OPERATION

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

At only 64dBs, this device generates little noise when running but it will make a slightly louder noise when operating in turbo-mode.

Yes

65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can boost suction-power when running in Turbo-mode.

No

HEPA FILTER

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses a LaserSmart Navigation system to scan and map the room then plans and methodically cleans the entire house without bumping into objects.

Yes

Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The Neato has the ability to spot-clean a specific area until it gets thoroughly clean.

Yes

With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can easily control this robot from your Smartphone, smartwatch Amazon-Echo and Google-Home after connecting it wirelessly.

Yes

It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Using a Wi-Fi connection, this device can be remotely controlled on your Smartphone with the help of Neato-app for iOS and Android.

Yes

You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.

WIFI CONNECTED

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi technology to easily connect to any Smart-device.

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can use the Neato-app to schedule daily cleaning whether you’re at home or not.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can be easily controlled Amazon-Echo and Google-Home devices for voice-control.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Neato Botvac D3 Connected

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features a 700ml dirt-bin that allows for cleaning a wider area without getting clogged easily.

Yes

600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a height of only 3.9-inches which allows it to easily clean under cabinets and other furniture.

Yes

This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2100mAh Li-Ion battery.

Yes

2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

700ml Bagless dirt-bin.

Yes

600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can use the Neato-App to set virtual No-Go Lines around places you want your robot to avoid like around pet-bowls and toys.

Yes

Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.6"W x 13.2"L x 3.9"H

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.5-lbs (3.4Kgs)

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Powerful 2100mAh Li-Ion battery. • Wider brush-roll covers more area. • Larger dust-bin for picking more dirt. • Maps and plans the cleaning path. • A Scheduling function. • Multi-room cleaning. • Virtual No-Go Lines. • Quick boost charging. • Amazon-Echo compatible. • Perfect for cleaning on any surface.

Yes

• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.

CONS

Neato Botvac D3 Connected
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• A bit noisy on turbo-mode. • Doesn't work well on thick-carpets. • Lacks wet-mopping function. • Lacks a side-brush for thorough cleaning-edges.

Yes

• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power

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