Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy iRobot Braava 380t :
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USABILITY |
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DESIGN |
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Has a height of 3.1 inches. Cleans under sofas, kickboards and beds above 3.1 inches tall and might not clean under furniture below its height.
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
Average coverage of 355 square feet – ideal for both multiple rooms and larger rooms within its coverage.
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Removes pet dander through special back and forth mopping action and damp cloths. Lifts pet hairs from multiple surfaces.
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.
Features maximized edge design – enters into corners and along the walls to remove hidden dust and other particles.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Runs nonstop for 150 minutes when battery is fully charged.
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
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Created for multi-floor cleaning. Will mop and sweep every hard floor such as tiles, stone and hardwood. Select either the dry sweep or damp mop mode for the surface.
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.
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
Uses North star cube technology for large rooms. Expands the cleaning coverage using the cubes (purchase separately).
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 recharges when battery is low. Runs straight to its charging station to recharge. Make sure its dick is not blocked with objects.
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Automatically resumes cleaning after auto recharge. Goes back to where it had stopped cleaning to continue.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
Navigates the entire home on a single floor using iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system. Shut doors you to restrict it from other areas.
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.
Navigates around objects and turns away from stairs. Uses powerful sensors to detect obstacles and stairs on its cleaning path.
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.
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70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
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Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
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.
Has an iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system that runs like an indoor GPS. Keeps track of where the robot is from and where it should go.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Can dry sweep multiple floors and damp mop hard floors
Tripple pass cleaning action - Pro clean system using advanced robot mob for concentrated cleaning. Eliminates all grimes and dirt from messy places.
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.
Effortless operation with easy controls. Just attach a cloth and click ob button for your preferred mode. Braava 380 will automatically follow the schedule without attention from you.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.1 inches low profile design – easily enters and reaches hard to reach areas for an effective cleaning.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
2000 mAh NiMH battery capacity – able to deliver up to 150 minutes of nonstop runtime.
3300 mAh
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600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
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Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
9.6 x 8.5 x 3.1 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
4 pounds
8.7 pounds
• Can dry sweep and damp mop multiple floors • Features a very long run time of 150 minutes • Easily enters under furniture to clean difficult areas • A multipurpose cleaning pad • Automatically docks and recharges on low battery • Triple pass mopping action • Will not run over objects or fall off stairs • Fast and very convenient to operate • Maximised edge cleaning design for corners and edges • Suitable for multiple floors • Ideal for homes with carpets • Automatically resumes cleaning after recharge • Easily moves from room to room on a single floor • Microfiber can be reused after cleaning • Space saving design • Compact and room decor friendly design
• 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
• Not built with a carpet boost function • Doesn’t have a full bin indicator • Cannot be scheduled to clean in advance. • no remote control through mobile app, Alexa and Wifi • virtual walls are not included • not suitable for areas with thick carpets – without a power boost • does not include a Hepa filter • LCD displayer not included on the unit • Dust bin cannot empty on its own • Doesn’t have boundary strips
• 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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