CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iLife A7 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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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 A7

Reasons to buy iLife A7 :

  • button icon Dual Roller Brushes for Hard Floor and Thin Carpets
  • button icon Can be controlled with a Smartphone
  • button icon Low profile design
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning with a SPOT MODE
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
USABILITY
DRAW :
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
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iLife A7 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Height is 7.6 cm - With this low profile design, it can go to places most robots can't reach. But if the furniture is lower than 7.6 cm, the robot might fail to clean under it.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Small – Medium Rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1000 Pa – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

If you have pets, opt for the Max Mode - the robot's suction power will be boosted so it will clean deeper than the usual thus capture and remove pet hair from a carpet.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

150 minutes of runtime

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Choose from 5 cleaning modes to get the best result on any hard floor or carpet. These include; Auto mode, Spot Mode, Edge Mode, Path Mode and Max Mode.

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 A7
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 A7
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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.

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 A7
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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a High Efficiency Filter which captures and removes pollutants and dust from the air you breathe as the robot vacuums your room. So you room will be left clean both on the floor and in the air.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

While in the Path Mode, iLife A7 moves in a systematic back-and-forth covering more areas and cleaning your room thoroughly. When it is set in the Vacuum Mode, the robot divides the whole area into small squares thus making it easy to clean a busy place.

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

You can control it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Wifi Enabled

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iLife A7
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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

2600 mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

600 ml

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iLife A7
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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13 x 13 x 3 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

5.5 pounds

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iLife A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Good battery life - 150 minutes of runtime • It has a strong suction power • You can control the robot with a Smartphone App • Big dustbin capacity • You can create cleaning schedule • Great at cleaning corners and wall edges due to the edge mode • Concentrated cleaning in areas with lots of dirt • Affordable

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 A7
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported

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

Overall Winner

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