CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roborock E20 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.7
Winner:

Roborock E20

Reasons to buy Roborock E20:

  • button icon Sweeps and Mops all Floors
  • button icon Route planning on the hard floors
  • button icon Remote control through Mi Home App
  • button icon Automatically resumes cleaning after recharge
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8.4
Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

Roborock E20

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Roborock E20

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – Roborock E20 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleans under furniture that is above 3.54 inches tall and may fail to clean under furniture that is below 3.54 inches in height.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

E20 can clean a total area of 200 square meters. Usually small and medium sized apartments or offices are best recommended for this robot

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1800 Pa – effective at removal of dust, hairs, crumbs and dirt from multiple surfaces.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features brushes and wheels that are built to operate tangle free for the removal of pet hairs. Removes pet hairs from the outside of the cleaner using the included cleaning accessory.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Removes unwanted particles from corners and along walls using the side brushes and rolling brushes. Moves in a vertical and horizontal way as it cleans.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

100 minutes – runs longer than the Roborock C10

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

240 minutes

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Makes use of the cyclonic 3D cleaning system to clean multi floors. The strong fan operates like a cyclone to provide intense suction while its floating main brush maintains close contact with 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

Roborock E20
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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Coverage of 200 square meters.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It’s charging dock lights an infrared beam that lets the robot automatically go back to charge.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

If the cleaning session wasn’t complete, then Roborock E20 automatically resumes cleaning 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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a methodical cleaning to move from room to room. its dual-gyroscopes along with high precision sensors let the robot clean in a methodical way around rooms from edges to areas in the middle.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Up to thirteen onboard sensors to assist it avoid fall offs and knocking objects.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

60 db – relatively quiet

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Contains Auto Carpet boost function – first automatically identifies the carpets and then changes to maximum suction

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its washable high efficiency filter can trap dust and debris as it cleans. Its washable design makes it more durable and prevents constant replacement.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The dual-gyro system together with the motion tracking sensors plan routes especially on the hard floors. They develop a high efficiency cleaning path for all the rooms in a home or office.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2-in-1 Sweeping & Mopping. You can Sweep and mop simultaneously to free your hand completely

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses the spot clean mode to provide concentrated cleaning. Once activated, it draws a 1.2 m diameter circle around the location it’s cleaning at the time.

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Roborock E20 lets you enjoy a clean home without much effort. Just simply choose either vacuum or mop and vacuum and it will clean your living space without another command.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Use your Smartphone to download the Mi Home App for remote control. It can start, stop, customize, schedule, charge, check accessory status, spot clean and control robots movement.

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Preset your cleanings for a longer time with this robot. Will clean on it’s own at the set time even while you are away.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Compatible with Alexa

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Mi Home App can restrict robot to clean specific areas through changing its direction and controlling its movement.

No

Roborock E20

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can accommodate large debris like food crumbs

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.54 inches low profile design allows it enter below much beds, sofas and furniture.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600 mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

640 ml – removes the need to constantly re-empty dustbin after cleaning or in the middle of cleaning.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.8 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Vacuums and mops • Durable and washable hepa filter • Can climb up to a height of O.8 inches • Tangle free brushes and wheels • Large dust bin capacity

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

Roborock E20
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No full bin indicator

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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