CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 660 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:

iRobot Roomba 660

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 660 :

  • button icon Suitable for multiple floor cleaning
  • button icon Automatically adjusts its height
  • button icon Anti fall and obstacle detect sensors
  • button icon Customize cleanings using the various three cleaning modes
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 660 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Roomba 660 features a spinning side brush – designed to remove all debris from the corners and along the walls.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

120 minutes – adequate time to complete cleaning a small to medium sized home.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

180 minutes of full charge

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its run time of 120 minutes is enough to clean a large room. Cleans longer with tangle free brushes.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Roomba 660 returns itself to the home base for a recharge once it has finished cleaning or when battery is 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

iRobot Roomba 660
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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Advanced system of sensors – prevents knocking objects on the floor and falling off stairs through automatic detection.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

70 db – not quiet

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features an acoustic sensor technology – provides concentrated cleaning by locating dirtier areas and then spending more time to clean it.

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

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.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleaning can be scheduled in advance for up to 7 times per week.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 660
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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Low profile design of 92 mm above the ground. Lets the robot clean under furniture above its height effortlessly.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

0.47 liter AeroVac dust bin capacity – features an improved space utilization ability that allows the bin evenly fill and provides less regular emptying

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Includes a virtual wall technology – creates a protective zone as the robot cleans.

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.6 kg

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• 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

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

iRobot Roomba 660
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• 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

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

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