CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato XV 21 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 XV 21

Reasons to buy Neato XV 21 :

  • button icon Auto recharge and resume.
  • button icon Pet and allergy automatic vacuum.
  • button icon Laser-based Vision & Room Mapping.
  • button icon Super-high airflow and suction power.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Neato XV 21

  • 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 XV 21 VS. iRobot Roomba 960

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This automatic-vacuum is only 4-inches high which 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It can thoroughly clean small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1000sq.ft.

Yes

1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms

SUCTION POWER

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a powerful suction of up-to 1800-Pa that makes it perfect for use on all floor-types.

Yes

900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a special bristled brush that picks up tough pet-hair, dander and fiber. It also features a Pet and Allergy Filter that boosts airflow and suction-power and picks up microscopic-allergens.

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a powerful NiMH (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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Takes 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It automatically adjusts cleaning-power between carpets and hard-floors. It also features all-terrain wheels that can easily move over different 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Automatically returns to the charging-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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

When it’s 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with an onboard Room Positioning System that combines laser vision with mapping so as to allow this device to easily move from room-to-room.

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Runs quietly especially on hard-floors 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Boosts suction-power when running in Turbo-mode.

No

HEPA FILTER

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It’s equipped with a High-performance filter (HEPA) that captures and eliminates 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

The Neato XV-21 is equipped with an onboard Room Positioning System that combines laser-vision with mapping to plan cleaning routes.

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has a spot-clean function that allows for concentrated-cleaning of 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

Neato XV 21

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Has an onboard control-center that will allow you to easily schedule daily cleanings or just push a button for spot-cleaning 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 XV 21
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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

Yes

Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device

ZONE CLEANING

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

iRobot Roomba 960

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

Features a large, 700ml, bagless dirt-bin that is easy to empty and takes long 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

This device features a low-profile body with only 4” high 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

It comes with a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato XV 21
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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato XV 21
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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

8.6-lbs (3.9Kgs)

Yes

8.6 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Strong NiMH battery. • Wide cleaning path. • 60-minutes of run-time. • Auto-recharge & resume. • Extra-large dirt bin. • Advanced HEPA-filters. • Advanced SpinFlow power clean brushes. • 6ft. boundary-maker. • Multi-room cleaning. • Multi-floor 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 960
Yes

• Noisy on turbo-mode. • Doesn't work 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

Overall Winner

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