CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

bObsweep bObi Classic 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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6.6
Runners Up:

bObsweep bObi Classic

Reasons to buy bObsweep bObi Classic :

  • button icon Edge plus Obstacle sensor technology
  • button icon Illuminated touch screen buttons
  • button icon Back to back brushes
  • button icon Automatic self charging
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • 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

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – bObsweep bObi Classic VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Height is 3.39 in / 8.6 cm low profile design. Will clean under bed, sofa and furniture that is 8.6cm above ground

Yes

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

COVERAGE

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Ideal for small to medium sized rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1400 Pa - Bobi’s powerful motor suction power lets it effectively clean low and medium pile carpets and floors

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5 in 1 cleaning technology that sweeps, vacuums and mops away pet hair

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Bobi’s parallel side brush will capture and clean debris in corners and other hard to reach places. Wall track feature alerts her to sweep along walls

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

75 minutes – enough time to clean a small and medium sized room

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

240 minutes

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleans all floor types. The parallel bristle and rubber brushes will remain in close contact with floors like ceramic tile, laminate, marble tile, hardwood, vynil and linoleum

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, the battery operates for 75 minutes and when its below 15% , it automatically docks and charges for 240 minutes

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Wireless remote will let Bobi’s move through your house picking pet hair and scrap. The obstacle sensor lets it navigate through obstacles and clean under furniture, beds and sofas

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has powerful Edge + Obstacles 80 sensors that prevents drops and navigates around platforms and obstacles in the way.

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

65 db – quite operation than most robots on market

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

bObsweep bObi Classic
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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a classic vacuum with high efficiency filtration system that is anti-allergen and eliminates up to 99.97% of particles with a size of 0.3 µm

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Sweeps and has a wet moping feature to dry wet floors

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The high sensitivity dirt sensor alerts Bob’s CPU to pay attention on soiled areas. The multi-tier brushes with apparel bristle and rubber brushes double sweeping power

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is easy control with touch screen buttons on the remote. Choose from the three buttons: Go, Juice and Waffle for effectiveness.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

bObsweep bObi Classic
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

bObsweep bObi Classic
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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, can be scheduled using Bobi’s cutting edge remote

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

bObsweep bObi Classic
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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can accommodate up to 1000ml of dust. Empty once full to maximize performance

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Height of 8.6 cm - cleans under furniture, sofas and beds

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2200 mAh - small battery that won’t last long as compared to other brands

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1000 ml – approximately 1 liter

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

12.6 x 12.6 x 3.4 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

6.39 lbs / 2.9 kg

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Can automatically dock and recharge • Over 80 sensors • Large dust bin capacity • Wet mopping feature • 1400 pa strong suction power • Can be scheduled for a specific cleaning time • High efficiency filtration system – anti allergen • Wireless remote system • Contains 3 illuminated touch screen buttons • Has a virtual wall feature • Effective for removing particles – hair, dust and dirt • Easily cleans corners and hard to reach areas • Easy to clean and fully submergible dust bin • User friendly and convenient • Has a modern design • Simple set up and maintenance

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

bObsweep bObi Classic
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No WIFI connection or smart phone app • Amazon Alexa not supported • No mapping or path planning feature • Low battery capacity – doesn’t last long • Doesn’t have a full bin indicator • Without a carpet boost feature • Not suitable for large rooms • Cant automatically empty dust bin • No LCD display

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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