Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 670 :
PERFORMANCE |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 980
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USABILITY |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 670
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DESIGN |
WINNER :
iRobot Roomba 980
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CONCLUSION |
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Total height of 9.2 cm above the ground, it will enter under furniture, sofas and beds above its height to clean. Might 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.
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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.
Features a patented 3 stage cleaning system that is ideal for pets. Loosens lifts and suction every pet hair from floors and air in the home.
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.
Designed with a spinning side brush that collects all the debris into the path of the three stage cleaning system.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
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120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
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Cleans multiple floors using the patented three stage cleaning system. The head adjusts to the various floor surfaces and cleans all kinds of hard floors, laminate, carpets and rugs in the home.
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
Features an iAdapt navigation system to randomly move through large rooms. it avoids obstacles on the floor and when low on battery, it docks and automatically recharges. Use the HomeApp to resume cleaning.
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 670 is always prepared to clean because it automatically goes back to its HomeBase to recharge when battery is low or after cleaning.
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.
Uses Seamless navigation system of full sensors to move from room to room. Will move carefully around and under furniture and other drop offs in the home.
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.
Features the cliff detection sensors that prevent this Roomba from falling off stairs and any other dangerous drop offs in your home.
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
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
Uses an AeroVac that equally capture all the allergens, every fine dust and debris from the atmosphere.
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.
Randomly navigates your home using the iAdapt smart sensors.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Features an acoustic sensor to detect every dirt in your home. Focuses on areas with high concentration of dirt and will leave the place spotlessly clean.
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.
Get your home thoroughly cleaned without putting in much effort. Schedule cleaning and use the voice command prompts to order Roomba 670 to perform the dirty work for you.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Download the iRobot Mobile app for iOS & Andriod and gain control over this robot remotely.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Connect to your home wifi and control your home cleaning
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Schedule your weekly cleanings early using iRoomba Home App and relax away as it performs cleaning a particular times per week.
Amazon Alexa allows access the Roomba 670 using voice commands from anywhere at anytime
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 only 9.2 cm – makes it possible for the robot to clean under furniture in a home above its height.
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
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Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
13.4 x 13.4 x 3.5 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
6.77 pounds
8.7 pounds
• Features full suite of sensors to move navigate your home • Monitor cleaning status using the Home App • Detects areas with high concentration of dirt • Automatically returns to recharge when low on batter • Anti cliff detection sensors – won’t fall off stairs • Automatically adjusts to clean multiple floors and carpets • AeroVac filters – captures fine sized debris and allergens • Seven day home scheduled cleanings • Spinning side brush for corners and edges • Easily hard under furniture and hard to reach areas • Ideal for people with dogs and cats • Provides effortless and hands free cleaning
• 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 map floors or plan paths – uses random navigation • Doesn’t have a hepa filter – comes with another kind • Not built with a full bin indicator • Doesn’t provide concentrated cleaning • Cannot automatically resume after recharging • Cannot mop floors – only vacuums • Dust bin requires regular emptying
• 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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