CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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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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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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic-vacuum is only 3.9-inches high and this allows it to easily clean under furniture above 4-inches.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can thoroughly clean small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1076sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a D-shape design and large core brush that help to capture dirt in all corners and along walls better.

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery that can run for up to 60-minutes on a single charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device recharges automatically when the battery runs low on power by going back to the charge-base.

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatically moves from room-to-room using LaserSmart technology that intelligently navigates and maps different rooms for easy cleanup.

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses Anti-drop and Anti-collision sensors to prevent 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic-vacuum has the ability to spot clean an area until it gets thoroughly clean.

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can be easily controlled from your Smartphone, smartwatch, Amazon-Echo and Google-Home devices after connecting it wirelessly.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device can be remotely controlled on your Smartphone using the Neato app for iOS and 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
Yes

Can be easily controlled via 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a height of only 3.9-inches 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Includes a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2100mAh Li-Ion battery.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

700ml Bagless dirt-bin.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.7"W x 13.2"L x 3.9"H

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.5-lbs (3.4Kgs)

Yes

8.7 pounds

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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 Robotics Botvac D3 Pro
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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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