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Neato Botvac D5 Connected VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.7
Winner:

Neato Botvac D5 Connected

Reasons to buy Neato Botvac D5 Connected:

  • button icon D-shape design, large core-brush & side-brush.
  • button icon A powerful battery, Wi-Fi & scheduled-cleaning.
  • button icon LaserSmart technology for navigating & mapping.
  • button icon Ultra HEPA-Filter that captures 99% of allergens.
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8.4
Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Neato Botvac D5 Connected

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Neato Botvac D5 Connected

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Neato Botvac D5 Connected

Reasons why we like it:

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – Neato Botvac D5 Connected VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit is only 3.9” high which allows it to easily clean under furniture above that height.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s designed to clean small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1184sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a powerful suction of up-to 2000-Pa which makes it which makes it perfect for cleaning any surface thoroughly.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With a 70% bigger core-brush and a side-brush, this device will be able to pick-up more pet hair. It also features an ultra performance filter that captures 99% of pet-allergens.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its D-shape design, large core-brush and side-brush help to find dirt hiding in corners and along walls in-order to ensure a thorough cleaning routine.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a powerful, 4200mAh lithium-ion battery that can run for up to 90-minutes on a single charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It takes about 150-minutes to fully charge this robotic-vacuum. Additionally, there is also a quick boost charging function that calculates the amount of power needed to finish the job and then charges accordingly and gets back to cleaning faster.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can clean multiple floors of your house on its own because its equipped with a stronger brush and high-grade wheels that can go over different floor-types.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It recharges automatically when the battery runs low on power by going back to the charging-dock.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

After getting fully charged, this robotic-vacuum will automatically resume cleaning from where it left off.

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses LaserSmart-technology to intelligently navigate and map your home thus allowing it to clean different rooms of your house.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors that prevent it from bumping into obstacles and 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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device creates a little noise of about 64dbs when running thus making it perfect for use in any home setting.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

When set in Turbo-mode, this device increases suction-power and brush-speed so as to thoroughly clean any floor-type like; hardwood, carpets and tiles.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s equipped with an ultra performance filter that captures up to 99% of tiny dust mites and allergens as small as 10-microns.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It uses LaserSmart-Technology to map routes and also stores up-to 3 floor-plans coupled with the multiple floor plan feature.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features an ability to spot-clean an area until it gets thoroughly clean. It can also do concentrated cleaning on an entire area when running under Turbo-mode.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic-vacuum can be easily controlled from your Smartphone, smartwatch, Amazon-Echo and Google-Home device using the Neato-App.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit can be remotely controlled on your Smartphone using the Neato-App for iOS or Android.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi technology to connect to your Smartphone devices.

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Neato Botvac D5 Connected

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a large 700ml dirt-bin that allows for cleaning a wider area without frequent dirt-draining.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its only 3.9-inches high which allows it to easily clean under cabinets and other furniture.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Neato provides a magnetic strip you can lay across any section that you don't want this unit go to and it will actually not cross it.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4200-mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

700ml Bagless dirt-bin.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can tell it to remind you to clean bin at any interval you choose or it can stop and signal you by sending a message from the Neato-App to let you know that the bin is full.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can set virtual No-Go Lines around places you want your robot to avoid using the Neato-App.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.6"W x 13.2"L x 3.9"H

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.5lbs (3.4kgs)

Yes

8.7 pounds

Neato Botvac D5 Connected

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• LaserSmart mapping and navigation. • Multiple-floor plan feature. • Virtual No-Go Lines. • D-shape design & side-brush for cleaning edges. • Turbo-mode for increased suction power. • Perfect for cleaning any surface. • 90-minutes of battery life. • Quick boost charging function. • Wi-Fi connectivity, Alexa-compatible & Neato-App.

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

Neato Botvac D5 Connected
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Makes some noise on turbo-mode. • Lacks Carpet Boost function. • Lacks a wet-mopping function.

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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