Reasons to buy iLife A7:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :
PERFORMANCE |
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iLife A7
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USABILITY |
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iLife A7
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Roomba 880
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With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.
Height is 7.6 cm - With this low profile design, it can go to places most robots can't reach. But if the furniture is lower than 7.6 cm, the robot might fail to clean under it.
Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.
Small – Medium Rooms
1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots
1000 Pa – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.
Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, the robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.
If you have pets, opt for the Max Mode - the robot's suction power will be boosted so it will clean deeper than the usual thus capture and remove pet hair from a carpet.
Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners
It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.
60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes
150 minutes of runtime
120 minutes
300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.
Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.
Choose from 5 cleaning modes to get the best result on any hard floor or carpet. These include; Auto mode, Spot Mode, Edge Mode, Path Mode and Max Mode.
Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.
You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.
With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.
It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes
It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.
Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.
Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing
68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.
The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.
With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.
Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.
Features a High Efficiency Filter which captures and removes pollutants and dust from the air you breathe as the robot vacuums your room. So you room will be left clean both on the floor and in the air.
While in the Path Mode, iLife A7 moves in a systematic back-and-forth covering more areas and cleaning your room thoroughly. When it is set in the Vacuum Mode, the robot divides the whole area into small squares thus making it easy to clean a busy place.
Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.
The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.
Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.
You can control it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.
Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.
Wifi Enabled
Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP
It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.
0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily
Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.
Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer
2600 mAh
0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.
600 ml
It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.
2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in
13 x 13 x 3 inches
8.4 lbs
5.5 pounds
• Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms
• Good battery life - 150 minutes of runtime • It has a strong suction power • You can control the robot with a Smartphone App • Big dustbin capacity • You can create cleaning schedule • Great at cleaning corners and wall edges due to the edge mode • Concentrated cleaning in areas with lots of dirt • Affordable
• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time
• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported
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