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Neato Robotics XV Signature VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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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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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 :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • 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 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic-vacuum is only 4-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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features an advanced SpinFlow power clean brush that picks-up 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a powerful nickel-metal-hydride 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 XV Signature
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 XV Signature
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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

When fully charged, this device automatically goes back out and picks-up 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 Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Boosts 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a spot-clean function that allows it to concentrate on a particular 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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 980
No

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a height of only 4-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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2400mAh NiMH (nickel metal hydride) Battery.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

700ml Bagless dirt-bin.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.0"W x 12.5"L x 4"H

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

8.6-lbs (3.9Kgs)

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato Robotics XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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 XV Signature
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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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