CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Neato XV 21 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

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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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 :

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 XV 21 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This automatic-vacuum is only 4-inches high which 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a powerful suction of up-to 1800-Pa that makes it perfect 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a powerful NiMH (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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 XV 21
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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatically returns to the charging-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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

When it’s 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Runs quietly especially on hard-floors 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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s equipped with a High-performance filter (HEPA) that captures and eliminates 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a spot-clean function that allows for concentrated-cleaning of 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Neato XV 21
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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a large, 700ml, bagless dirt-bin that is easy to empty and takes long 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device features a low-profile body with only 4” high 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It comes with a 6ft. boundary-maker.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2400mAh NiMH (nickel metal hydride) Battery.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

700ml Bagless dirt-bin.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Neato XV 21
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 XV 21
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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

8.6-lbs (3.9Kgs)

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

Neato XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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 XV 21
iRobot Roomba 980
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

• 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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