CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

PureClean PUCRC96B 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:

PureClean PUCRC96B

Reasons to buy PureClean PUCRC96B :

  • button icon Automatically start on its own to clean at set time
  • button icon Suitable for homes with cats and dogs
  • button icon Cleans around obstacles without running onto them
  • button icon Lifts debris using dual spinning side brushes
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
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
  • MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – PureClean PUCRC96B VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features 3.1 inches low profile design. Slim and short enough to clean under furniture, sofa and beds above its height.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its 24w suction and dual rotating sweepers make PUCRC96B ideal for homes with pets. It removes the need for a rotating underbrush and eliminates clogging that is caused by cat or dog hairs.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features 2 detachable spinning sweeper brushers for cleaning corners and along walls. Stretch deeply into corners and edges to keep them clean.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Runs for a total of 90 minutes after a single full charge. Enough time to clean a small sized home or office

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Approximately 4 hours are enough for full battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Built to run on multi floor surfaces like hard carpet, various tile kinds and hardwood 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 PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Randomly navigates to clean large rooms within a run time of 90 minutes before docking.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Automatically docks once battery is low or after cleaning and recharges. Features a built in rechargeable battery that lasts 90 minutes before heading to electric charger.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Utilizes the Auto, Edge, Spiral and Zigzag cleaning modes to move from room to room. Enters into every open space and low space to collect unwanted particles.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Obstacle detection sensor and anti fall stair sensors. Work by protecting the robot from falling off stairs or bumping into objects. The protective bumper housing maintains robot and furniture appearance.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Built with an integrated reusable hepa filter. Eliminates tiny particles that can trigger allergy and asthma in a home. The primary hepa filter can be washed.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Sweeps, mops, dusts and vacuums

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Switches through the 4 cleaning modes such as auto, zigzag spiral and edge to provide concentrated cleaning in the floors.

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You don’t have to do much to clean your home with this robot. It features a one button operation that runs to clean immediately. Saves you from long steps on operation so you can relax.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

PureClean PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a scheduled activation – it is a programmable scheduler that automatically starts to clean at a given time set by you even when you are not home.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

PureClean PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

PureClean PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Low profile design of 3.1 inches. PUCRC96B easily slides beneath furniture and places other bigger robots wouldn’t to remove hidden dirt, dust and pet hairs hiding.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Ni-Mh 14.4V 1500mAh battery capacity. Not very powerful but enough to provide you 90 full minutes after charging fully.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can take in up to 300 ml of unwanted particles before needing to be emptied.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC96B
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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.15 x 11.82 x 11.82 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.96 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

PureClean PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Automatically start on its own to clean at set time • Built to clean under furniture with low profile design • Suitable for homes with cats and dogs • Lifts debris using dual spinning side brushes • Hassle free control using wireless robot and one button operation • Cleans around obstacles without running onto them • Redirects away from stairs to preventing falling • Suitable for multi floor cleaning • Perfect for its price

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 PUCRC96B
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Small dust bin capacity • No wifi connectivity • Doesn’t have a Smartphone App control • Small battery capacity – only 1500mAh • Not built with virtual walls • Cannot map floors in a homes • Suitable for small homes and offices only • No full bin indicators • It cannot automatically resume after charging

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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