CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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8.4
Winner:

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

Reasons to buy Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro:

  • button icon Vacuums multiple surfaces.
  • button icon LaserSmart navigation system.
  • button icon Extra-large dirt bin and HEPA-filters.
  • button icon Wi-Fi, Amazon-Alexa & Google-Assistant compatible.
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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
WINNER :

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robotic-vacuum is only 3.9-inches high and this 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can thoroughly clean 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a true suction power of up-to 1800-Pa which makes it perfect for cleaning 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses an advanced SpinFlow power clean brush to pick-up more pet-hair on all floor-types.

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a D-shape design and large core brush that help to capture dirt in all 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It takes about 3-hours (180-minutes) to fully charge the battery of this robot.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Offers a powerful clean on all floor-types using its large core brush and All-terrain-wheels. It even 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device recharges automatically when the battery runs low on power by 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

When fully charged, this unit 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Automatically moves from room-to-room using 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Uses Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors to prevent 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device generates little noise when running in normal-mode 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can boost suction-power when running in Turbo-mode.

No

HEPA FILTER

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with an ultra performance filter (HEPA) that captures up to 99% of tiny dust-mites and allergens as small as 10-microns.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robotic-vacuum has the ability to spot clean an 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can be easily controlled from your Smartphone, smartwatch, Amazon-Echo and Google-Home devices 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device can be remotely controlled on your Smartphone using the 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Use the Neato-app to schedule daily cleanings for up-to 7-days whether you’re at home or not.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Can be easily controlled via Amazon-Echo and Google-Home devices for voice-control.

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Includes a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

12.7"W x 13.2"L x 3.9"H

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

7.5-lbs (3.4Kgs)

Yes

8.6 pounds

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Powerful 14.4V lithium-ion battery. • A wide cleaning path. • 60-minutes of run time. • Auto-recharge & resume. • Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant. • Extra-large dirt bin and HEPA-filters. • Advanced SpinFlow power clean brushes. • Included 6ft. boundary-maker. • Neato-app for mobile-control. • Multi-room cleaning. • Virtual No-Go Lines. • Multi-room cleaning.

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Somehow noisy on turbo-mode. • Doesn't perform 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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