Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy iRobot Romba 805 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iRobot Roomba 980
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba 980
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Romba 805
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Will only clean under furniture, kickboards and beds above 9.2 cm in height and may not clean under furniture below 9.2 cm in height
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
150 square meters in coverage – suitable for small sized rooms and apartments
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
600 Pa – very little suction power but can lift unwanted particles off the floor
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Features tangle free extractors that resist hair and debris clogs and AeroForce filter to capture allergens and pet fur from atmosphere
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.
Edge sweeping brush created to provide 27 degree angle adjustment to sweep every debris from the corners and along the walls
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
60 minutes following a full charge – can clean a small sized apartment before battery running low
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
120 minutes
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Has a dual multi-surface brush that automatically adjusts to clean nearly every floor type: ceramic tile, linoleum, hardwood, laminate, vynil and marble tile. Can also clean low pile and medium pile carpets
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
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.
Roomba 805 will self dock and return to its charging station once battery is low for a recharge
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
Can move room to room on a single floor. Uses the iAdapt Navigation with full suite sensors to properly adjust and navigate to your home avoiding objects on its way and stairs.
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 drop off points using the full suite sensors to detect. Cleans around objects and turns away from stairs.
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.
60 db offers a quiet operation
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.
Has a different kind of filter – AeroForce high efficiency filter that collects up to 99% of allergens, particles and pollen as little as 10 microns in size
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.
Features an iAdapt system that randomly navigates floors without planning the route
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Roomba 805 Dirt Detect Technology – notifies the robot to thoroughly clean the areas with high levels of concentrated dirt. Additional cleaning is provided to such 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.
Just click clean on the robot or schedule cleanings up to 7 times per week and leave the robot to do the rest. Provides total hands free cleaning as you relax elsewhere or on your sofa.
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.
Can be scheduled to provide cleaning of up to 7 times per week. Roomba 805 follows the schedule that you have programmed letting you enjoy a clean living space.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Provides zone cleaning through 2 dual mode virtual wall barriers – control the areas where the robot is supposed to clean.
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Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
At only 3.6 inches tall, Roomba 805 is able to easily enter under beds, furniture and kickboards that are above its height and deliver efficient cleaning.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
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3300 mAh
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600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Includes full bin indicator – reminds you to empty when the bin is full.
Comes with two dual mode virtual wall barriers. Restricts the robot from cleaning some areas you don’t want it to.
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
18.2 x 16.5 x 5.5 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
8.4 pounds
8.7 pounds
• A patented 3 stage cleaning system • Provides scheduling of up to 7 times per week • Hassle free cleaning – through single click clean • Dirt detection sensors – provide concentrated cleaning • Dual multi surface brushes – sweeps edges and corners • Cleans both low pile and medium pile carpets • Indicates when the debris bin is full • Includes 2 dual mode virtual wall barriers • Provides a quite operation – 60 db • Powerful anti drop and cliff sensors
• 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
• No voice command through Alexa • Not built with Smartphone command through wifi • Doesn’t plan routes • Low suction power – only 600 Pa
• 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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