CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roborock S5 MAX VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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9.5
Winner:

Roborock S5 MAX

Reasons to buy Roborock S5 MAX:

  • button icon Alexa voice control.
  • button icon Ledge avoidance.
  • button icon App control.
  • button icon Ideal for pets.
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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
WINNER :

Roborock S5 MAX

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Roborock S5 MAX

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

Roborock S5 MAX

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Roborock S5 MAX

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Roborock S5 MAX VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device uses 150 minutes of nonstop cleaning making it ideal for large rooms hence ensuring a wide coverage.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Strong 2000Pa suction and with automatic carpet boost. Ideal for 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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 150 minutes.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It takes 6 hours to charge completely when the battery is drained.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its ability to run for 150 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device features the auto dock and resume cleaning after charging which saves up time.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is able to navigate 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

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and 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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Strong 2000Pa suction and with automatic carpet boost. Ideal for all floor types.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Precision laser navigation. Z-shape cleaning path. Selective room cleaning. Faster and better.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Roborock S5 MAX

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command Roborock S5 MAX from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes it more convenient to use.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Schedule cleaning for one specific room, with different suction levels and water flows.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Virtual no-go and virtual no-mop zones, ideal for carpets or rugs.

No

Roborock S5 MAX

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5200mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

460ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

19.4 x 16 x 6.1 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.9 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

Roborock S5 MAX

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roborock S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Smart top up. Strong suction. Easy maintenance. Alexa voice control. Ideal for pets. App control. Ledge avoidance.

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 S5 MAX
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The high suction force may also pick up objects like small toys. Can still get caught on very thick carpet. Higher end cost.

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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