Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 660 :
PERFORMANCE |
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USABILITY |
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DESIGN |
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Only 92 millimetres in height, it can easily clean under furniture above 92 mm and it might not be possible to clean under furniture below 92 mm
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
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1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
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1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Contains an AeroVac Technology that effectively deals with pet hairs, furs and other fibers in the home. Will lift and pull pet hairs into the AeroVac bin making it ideal for homes with pets.
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.
Roomba 660 features a spinning side brush – designed to remove all 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.
120 minutes – adequate time to complete cleaning a small to medium sized home.
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
180 minutes of full charge
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Uses the patented three stage cleaning technology to deliver great cleaning on multiple floors in your home. Will vacuum tile, all hard wood floors, laminate and carpets in detail.
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
Its run time of 120 minutes is enough to clean a large room. Cleans longer with tangle free brushes.
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 660 returns itself to the home base for a recharge once it has finished cleaning or when battery is low.
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.
Randomly moves from room to room using the Virtual wall technology to avoid rooms you have restricted it from accessing. Also makes 60 decisions in a second as it cleans your multiple rooms on a single floor.
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.
Advanced system of sensors – prevents knocking objects on the floor and falling off stairs through automatic detection.
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.
70 db – not quiet
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
Comes with 4 extra AeroVac filters – provide enough air to remove the allergens, mites and particles from the home. Leaves your home fresh and clean.
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.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Features an acoustic sensor technology – provides concentrated cleaning by locating dirtier areas and then spending more time to clean it.
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.
Hassle free operation through a push on a clean button or scheduled cleaning. The robot doesn’t require any manpower from you once you have set it to clean.
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.
Cleaning can be scheduled in advance for up to 7 times per week.
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.
Low profile design of 92 mm above the ground. Lets the robot clean under furniture above its height effortlessly.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
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3300 mAh
0.47 liter AeroVac dust bin capacity – features an improved space utilization ability that allows the bin evenly fill and provides less regular emptying
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Includes a virtual wall technology – creates a protective zone as the robot cleans.
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
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13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
3.6 kg
8.7 pounds
• Suitable for multiple floor cleaning • Can be scheduled • Acoustic sensors to detect high dirt areas • Provides convenient cleaning • Provides for zoned cleaning • Space utilization dust bin • Long run time period – up to 120 minutes • Self docks, returns to base and recharges • Customize cleanings using the various three cleaning modes • Best for homes with pets • Has up to 4 extra AeroVac filtration systems • Automatically adjusts its height • Provides cordless cleaning • Anti fall and obstacle detect 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
• Cannot be controlled remotely • Doesn’t allow wifi connection and is not Alexa compatible • No wet mopping feature • Not full bin alert feature • Doesn’t have a battery level indicator • Will not operate quietly • Doesn’t have a hepa filter
• 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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