CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

PureClean PUCRC99 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 PUCRC99

Reasons to buy PureClean PUCRC99 :

  • button icon Large and detachable mopping pad – covers wider area
  • button icon Effectively cleans corners and edges using side brushes
  • button icon Low profile design – only 3.07 inches tall
  • button icon Sweeps and Mops
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • 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

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – PureClean PUCRC99 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

At 3.07 inches high, this PUCRC99 easily enters beneath furniture that is taller than its height to thoroughly clean it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features dual rotating sweepers that do not require rotating underbrush to remove pet hairs from homes. Sweepers built to resist cat and dog hairs from 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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

PUCRC99 comes with 2 sweeper brushes in the box. These brushes extend to the tight corners and edges to remove unwanted debris collected in them.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It allows the robot to run for up to 90 to 120 minutes after a single charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Approximately 240 minutes

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Easily moves on multi floors like tile, hardwood and hard carpet floors. Adjusts easily from one floor to the next to remove every kind of dust, dirt and hairs.

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 PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleans large rooms for 120 minutes before running low. Recharging and continuing to complete cleaning.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Runs to the home dock immediately battery becomes low or after cleaning to recharge on its own.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This cleaning robot will resume cleaning on its own. Makes it suitable for cleaning larger rooms and offices

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is equipped with a random path navigation system. It will move from room to room on a single floor randomly. Keeps entire home or office clean.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot contains Smart sensors that feature the IR sensor. It works by stopping the robot from running off the stairs in a home or running into the obstacles on its cleaning path.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

60 db - Usually runs quietly

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

PureClean PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot cleaner is equipped with a Hepa filter great for allergies. It traps every fine particle from the air and then keeps them locked in the easy to clean debris bin.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can sweep and mop automatically

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

PureClean PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It comes with a powerful wireless remote control that you can use as you relax. Will change the direction of the robot or even adjust cleaning schedules with a simple click operation.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

PureClean PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a programmable scheduler that activates on its own to start cleaning. Will automatically begin cleaning on scheduled time even when no one is home. Use the LCD screen or the wireless remote to adjust robot settings.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

PureClean PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can take in large debris to the size of food crumbs in its 400 ml capacity dust bin. Empty dust bin once it reaches full capacity for optimum effectiveness.

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its low height of only 3.07 inches makes it possible for PUCRC99 to slide under furniture and clean it completely.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2000 mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

400 ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

PureClean PUCRC99
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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.2 x 12.2 x 3.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

8.85 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

PureClean PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Can clean various surfaces • Built with anti falling and anti collision sensors • Large and detachable mopping pad – covers wider area • Effectively cleans corners and edges using side brushes • Long lasting battery life – 120 minutes • Collects pet hairs from floors and hard carpets • Low profile design – only 3.07 inches tall • Built in LCD screen and wireless remote • Powerful 24w suction • Features dual rotating sweepers • Anti clogging sweepers • Two mopping cloths

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 PUCRC99
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Doesn’t have a path finding feature • Is not built with virtual walls • No Smartphone app or wifi connectivity • Voice control using Amazon Alexa not supported

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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