CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato Robotics XV Signature VS. iRobot Roomba 960

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7.6
Winner:

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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7.4
Runners Up:

Neato Robotics XV Signature

Reasons to buy Neato Robotics XV Signature :

  • button icon Advanced laser guided navigation.
  • button icon High performance filter (HEPA).
  • button icon An Onboard Control centre with LCD-display.
  • button icon Blade brush for superior cleaning.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Neato Robotics XV Signature

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 960

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 960

Reasons why we like it:

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Neato Robotics XV Signature VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robotic-vacuum is only 4-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 XV Signature
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 Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a powerful suction of up-to 1800-Pa which makes it a perfect device for use on all floor-types.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It features an advanced SpinFlow power clean brush that picks-up 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robotic-vacuum features a D-shape design and large core brush that helps to capture dirt in all corners and along walls.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a powerful nickel-metal-hydride 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It will take about 3-hours (180-minutes) for the battery to get fully charged.

Yes

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

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically moves from one floor type to another since it’s equipped with all-terrain wheels that move over all surfaces coupled with a blade-brush that works on all floor-types.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically returns to the charge-base when the battery runs low on power.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

When fully charged, this device automatically goes back out and picks-up from where it left off.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Automatically moves from room to room using Advanced Laser Guided Navigation and Smart Sensor Technology.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It uses Smart Sensor technology to automatically detect and avoid stairs and bumping into furniture.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This robotic-vacuum 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Boosts suction-power when running in Turbo-mode.

No

HEPA FILTER

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Includes a High-performance filter (HEPA) that captures and traps more fine dust and allergens within air.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Patented laser-guided technology scans and maps the room, plans and methodically cleans while allowing the robotic-vacuum to automatically move from room-to-room.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It has a spot-clean function that allows it to concentrate on a particular 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Neato Robotics XV Signature

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features an onboard control-center that will allow you to easily schedule daily cleanings or just push a button for spot-clean or instant multi-room cleaning.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

You can easily schedule daily cleanings for up-to 7-days using the onboard control-center with a display-screen.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a large, 700ml, bagless dirt-bin that is easy to empty and takes a while to get full while cleaning.

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a height of only 4-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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Comes with a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

2400mAh NiMH (nickel metal hydride) 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 XV Signature
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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

13.0"W x 12.5"L x 4"H

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

8.6-lbs (3.9Kgs)

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Powerful NiMH battery. • Wide cleaning path. • 60-minutes of run time. • Auto-recharge & resume. • Extra-large dirt bin and HEPA-filters. • Advanced SpinFlow power clean brushes. • Includes a 6ft. boundary-maker. • 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Noisy on turbo-mode. • Doesn't perform well on thick-carpets. • Lacks wet-mopping function. • No Wi-Fi & Neato-App. • Not compatible with Alexa. • Lacks a side-brush.

Yes

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

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