iRobot Romba 780 VS. Neato Botvac D79

Has a low profile design of 8.6 cm in height above the ground – able to clean under beds, sofas and tables

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Features a patented 3 stage cleaning system – a powerful Aero Vac series dual vacuums that pulls pet hairs from the ground and fur from air. Also has a tangle free brush and a new advanced cleaning head for greater pet hair lift.

Cleans along wall edges, corners and hard to access areas using its spinning side brush and wall following technology. The rotating counter brushes will act as a dustpan and broom at the same time

1 hour – very short run time compared to the Hoover Rogue 970

120 minutes of full battery charge

Able to adjust according to multiple bare floor types like marble tile, linoleum, hard wood, ceramic tile and vynil. Will also clean both low pile and medium pile carpets

Automatically docks and returns to the charging station for recharge when battery is running low amidst a cleaning session

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Can move from room to room on a single floor. It uses the provided virtual wall lighthouse to navigate the rooms avoiding rooms with virtual wall lighthouses, stairs and objects on the floor. Will navigate past any soft barriers like couch skirts and identify carpet fringe and cords.

Built with a cliff detecting technology and anti collision sensors to prevent Romba 780 from falling down stairs or knocking objects

60 db – will run quietly

Features a dual Hepa filters – is able to trap up to 98% of dust, tiny particles, allergens and fur from the home. Leaves a clean and fresh air that is suitable for people with allergies

Has a 3 stage cleaning system – select the spot cleaning mode to concentrate on areas with high level of debris, dust and other particles

It is very simple to control using the infrared remote provided. It will set cleanings and clean as you wish as you relax on your sofa

Can be scheduled to carry out up to 7 cleaning sessions per week when you are away. Use the remote control or the control panel to schedule

It is 8.6 cm off the ground – so it can clean under furniture that is above 8.6cm off the ground.

3000 mAh – this only provides 60 minutes of cleaning time after full charge

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Yes, will show you when the dust bin is full and requires emptying

Includes a virtual wall lighthouse – allows you block off the areas you don’t want the robot to clean

13.9 x 3.4 x 13.9 inches

13.6 pounds

• Sophisticated power management software – provides 50% longer battery run time • Wall following technology – perfectly cleans edges and along walls • Removes up to 98% of allergens from air • Provides finest cleaning – adjusts according to various floor types • Includes a full bin indicator • Infrared remote control system • Detects cliffs and turns away • Spinning and counter rotating brushes

• Doesn’t map the floors • Voice command through Amazon Alexa not supported • No wifi connectivity