CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

PureClean PUCRC26B VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.4
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:

PureClean PUCRC26B

Reasons to buy PureClean PUCRC26B :

  • button icon Cleaning can be set in advance for a specific time
  • button icon Better corning and edge cleaning using dual spinning side brush
  • button icon Wireless robot suitable for hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon Obstacle detection with protective bumper housing
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – PureClean PUCRC26B VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features a low profile design of only 2.87 inches in height. This allows it enter under furniture to remove hidden dust, pet hairs and dirt.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Includes dual rotating side brushes that capture pet hairs from both sides in a single cleaning pattern. Also features a hepa filter that traps pet particles without clogging.

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its two side sweeper brushes deeply extend into corners and edges. Will rotate and vacuum every dirt, debris and other particles hiding in 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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Provides up to 55 minutes after a single charge

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Spends 240 minutes to obtain full battery. Features a built in rechargeable battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

PUCRC26B automatically changes from cleaning hard floors like linoleum, hardwood and tile to cleaning low or hard carpet floors. Provides optimal cleaning on multiple floors.

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
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

PureClean PUCRC26B
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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Utilizes the self programmed cleaning path navigation system to guide it from room to room on a single floor.

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device uses the anti fall stair sensors and protective bumper housing with obstacle detection. Avoids any obstacle on its way and then changes direction after detecting cliffs to prevent falling.

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Constructed with a high efficiency filter to ensure your home or office is fully cleaned. It specializes in eliminating allergens and dust from the air making it safe for people with asthma and pet allergies.

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

PUCRC26B is a flexible and suitable little helper that works through a one button touch and automatic start activation. All you have to do is click and the robot will wirelessly clean throughout your home as you sleep or relax on your sofa.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

PureClean PUCRC26B
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

PureClean PUCRC26B
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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatically starts and cleans on the time it has been scheduled to clean. Come back to a clean home with this robot sweeper, vacuum and dust remover

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

PureClean PUCRC26B
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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Boosts of a thin low profile design of 2.9 inches tall. Slim and small enough to fit under low sofas, beds and other furniture in your home without difficulty.

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a small battery capacity of only 850 mAh. It’s a rechargeable battery that comes with a power adapter.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

200 ml – can only aid shorter cleaning before it gets full. Re-empty for continuous or longer cleaning.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

11. 0 inches L x 11. 0 inches W x 2. 9 inches H

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.53 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Anti allergen hepa filter • Cleaning can be set in advance for a specific time • Better corning and edge cleaning using dual spinning side brush • Bagless operation • Wireless robot suitable for hard floors and low pile carpets • Three powerful cleaning modes – auto, spiral and edge • Easily slides to clean beneath furniture • Obstacle detection with protective bumper housing • Dust bin opens for fast disposable of debris • Built in rechargeable battery • Dust filter can be washed • Smart self programmed cleaning navigation

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

PureClean PUCRC26B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Dust bin can’t take in large debris • Voice control through Amazon Alexa not possible • Robot won’t automatically dock and recharge • No Smartphone App control using Wifi • Will not mop hard floors • Not suitable for high pile or thick carpet cleaning • Will not map your home • Can’t be blocked from entering some areas • Dust bin will not automatically empty • No LCD display unit • Small battery capacity

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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