CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iLIFE V5S 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:

iLIFE V5S

Reasons to buy iLIFE V5S :

  • button icon New powerful motor with max mode.
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges.
  • button icon smart sensors for anti-bumping and anti-falling.
  • button icon Mopping-mode for deeper cleaning on hard-floors.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • 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
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iLIFE V5S VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit has a low-profile design with a height of only 2.99-inches which makes it capable of cleaning under furniture above 3-inches.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can clean small-to-medium sized rooms of up-to 1615sq.ft.

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device has a great suction-power of 850Pa which provides optimum cleaning results.

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is capable of picking up pet-hair on hardwood and tiled floors. It even has a HEPA-Filter that eliminates dust and pet allergies.

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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a side-brush that sweeps all the dirt from corners and wall-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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit is equipped with a 2600-mAh Li-battery that operates for about 110-minutes after a full charge.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its battery can get fully-charged in about 250-minutes.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features high-density rubber wheels that facilitate for easy climbing of different floors thus ensuring Multi-floor Surface Cleaning.

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

iLIFE V5S
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

iLIFE V5S
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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This device can automatically return to its charging dock when the battery gets low on power.

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

iLIFE V5S
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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can clean more than one room on its own but you will have to setup 2 charging-docks in the house for optimum convenience.

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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a full set of IR-sensors that help to detect foreign objects in its path so as to avoid bumping around and dropping off 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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With only 50dBs of sound, the V5 can operate quietly than most robotic-vacuums on the market today.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features an advanced BLDC-motor that brings 40% more suction power.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Includes a high-efficiency filtration system that is anti-allergen and removes up to 99.97% of airborne-pollutants.

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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This unit can be used to wet-mop, sweep and vacuum at the same time in-order to ensure deep-cleaning on hard-floors.

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features a spot-mode that allows for cleaning of the same spot until it gets very clean.

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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can simply press the touch AUTO-CLEAN Button on this robot or use the included remote-control to select moving directions and modes.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iLIFE V5S
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

iLIFE V5S
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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The scheduling function allows for programming of the device to clean at a convenient time.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iLIFE V5S
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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a low-profile design that allows for cleaning under furniture above 2.7-inches from the ground.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600mAh Li-battery

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

300-ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

11.8"L x 3"H x 11.8"D

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

4.5-lbs (2kgs)

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Ultra-silent operation. • Powerful 2600mah battery. • Slim design and a remote-control. • Scheduling-function for convenient operation. • Side-brush sweeps dirt from corners and edges. • It suitable for small-to-medium sized houses. • HEPA-Filter that removed 99.97% of allergens. • Mopping-mode for deep-cleaning on hard-floors.

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

iLIFE V5S
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Lacks a deep carpet cleaning. • A small 300ml dustbin. • No Smartphone-App & Wi-Fi Support. • Lacks a Mapping & navigation feature.

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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