CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum

Reasons to buy Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum:

  • button icon Up to three hours nonstop battery life
  • button icon 14 kinds of sensors
  • button icon 2000 Pa suction power
  • button icon Adaptive routing algorithm
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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 S6 Robot Vacuum

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
USABILITY
WINNER :

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum

Reasons why we like it:

  • SWEEPS AND MOPS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
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COMPARISON – Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Stands at only 3.78 inches tall. Smoothly enters under furniture, beds and drawers above 3.78 inches tall only.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2691 square feet – perfect for big homes and multiple rooms.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2000 Pa – provides intensive suction cleaning ability. Strong enough to lift up AA batteries. Chose from quiet, turbo, balanced and mopping modes.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Roborock S6 features tangle free brushes suitable at pet hair removal. Minimizes trapped hair on every hidden place. Cleaning brush parts are also detachable.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features edge optimized cleaning with deep reach variable side brush speeds up to clean along corners and side walls thoroughly.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

150 minutes of running time – very long run time after full charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Takes 150 minutes to obtain full battery

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Built with 0.8 inch climbing ability for multiple floors cleaning. it large wheels and high torque motor can drive over thresholds between rooms and onto carpets without stopping.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has carpet pressurization to deep clean thick carpets. Senses carpets automatically and maximizes suction power to provide carpets with effective cleaning.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Due to its coverage of up to 2691 square feet – this unit can be used in both large and medium sized 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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Auto docks and recharges after completing the job or when it runs low on battery while cleaning.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Heads back to where it had auto docked from to resume cleaning after gaining 80% battery charge.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features up to 14 kinds of sensors for smooth navigation without missing a spot. Includes precision accuracy laser range finder, carpet sensor that boost power on carpets, infra-red cliff sensor for cliffs etc.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses adaptive routing algorithm to avoid stairs and objects. This unit learns and comprehends the contour of your home and selects the perfect routine. Cleans round objects and turns away from stairs.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Only 56 db – runs quietly

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Carpet Pressurization mode to sense carpets automatically. Increase power to maximum suction to effectively vacuum carpets.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Inbuilt with high efficiency filter that efficiently captures pet hairs, dust and dirt from multiple floors and air. Destroys allergens that trigger allergic and asthmatic attacks.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features Precision accuracy laser range finder to sense paths and scan routes to form a map of the home. After it finds the quickest routes to clean each room depending on its shape.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can sweep and even mop hard floors surfaces with adjustable water flow

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Effortless operation through simple touch on your Smartphone. It can be controlled from wherever you are.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can control it through wifi or Smartphone connectivity. Provides remote control and scheduling. Cleaning schedule can also be monitored for a distance.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Accepts wifi connectivity – download mobile App first.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleaning schedules can be set in advance for various rooms at different times of the day.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Support Amazon Alexa – can be voice controlled

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Built with selective room scheduling, virtual no-go zones and zone cleaning. Manage where you want to clean and where you don’t want Roborock S6 to go using your phone.

No

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Large debris capacity – doesn’t require to be emptied constantly.

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Height of only 3.78 inches low profile design – doesn’t hassle entering beneath objects above its height to clean.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5200 mAh powerful battery capacity – delivers approximately 150 minutes of run time.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

500 ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.7 x 13.8 x 3.8 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

15.2 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• onmi-directional front wheel for easy movement • can mop and sweep floors • Virtual no go zone and barriers • Quiet operation

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 S6 Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Doesn’t have 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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