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iRobot Roomba 980 VS. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

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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:

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner :

  • button icon Very Powerful suction - the Turbo and Max Four Suction mode
  • button icon Can be controlled via Mi Smart Home App
  • button icon 96mm slim design allows the robot reach narrow spaces
  • button icon Good battery capacity - 5200mAH
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 980 VS. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

Its height is 3.81 inches – very low profile. So it can clean under furniture.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

Yes

2700 sq ft - Ideal for Medium to Large rooms.

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

1,800 pa - Not the best suction according to the hype this robot gets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

Yes

With a Turbo and Max four suction mode, this unit can remove pet hair from both hard floors and carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

Yes

With its slim design of 96mm, this unit can reach all corners that are difficult to clean and also be in position to vacuum wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

Yes

150 minutes if runtime – excellent run time. Better than most robot vacuums.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

N/A

Yes

3-4 hours of charging time. Takes quite long to charge fully.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

Yes

It can clean from a hard floor to a low pile carpet. But if the carpet has a high concentration of dust, you opt for the Turbo Max Suction – this will boost the power of robot.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

Yes

Yes, it has coverage of 250 square meters. So you can use in both medium – large rooms.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

Yes

Once the battery runs low, the device will auto dock its self to recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

Yes

It resumes cleaning after re-charging. So it does not require your attention for it to complete the job.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

Yes

It creates a real-time map for the entire floor - making it easy to the robot to move from room to room seemingly.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

Yes

The Smart and safe Laser Navigation technology detects cliffs and objects on the floor thus prevent the robot from bumping into furniture and other objects on the floor. When it gets close to cliffs, it changes direction.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

Yes

61-72 db - makes some little noise. It is not 99% quiet. But it is not the kind of noise that can distract you.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

The Turbo Max Suction function boosts the robot’s suction power when the need arises.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

Yes

Features a HEPA FILTER which captures and eliminates dust particles and allergens in the air. So as it cleans your floor and carpet - it also removes dust particles and allergens from the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

With its Real-time map generating technology, the robot will understand the entire floor to be cleaned, create precise path and follow that path.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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.

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

Choose between voice control by Alexa or Smartphone App.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled with a mobile App. Remotely create vacuuming schedule, change cleaning direction, select cleaning mode.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

It is Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

Use the MI mobile App to create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

Yes

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa - so you can control it voice command.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

Yes

Use the Xiomi Mobile App to draw or define a specific area were the robot should clean.

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

3.8 inches tall. So it can get below furniture which is 4 inches tall off the ground.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

5200mAh – Excellent battery

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

Yes

420 ml – quiet small. You will need to empty it many times.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

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

Yes

Has a virtual wall but you might need to buy it

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.6 x 13.6 x 3.8 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Yes

8.7 pounds

Yes

8.4 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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

Yes

• Affordable • Good run time • Low profile design • Compatible with Alexa • Performs ZONE cleaning • Wifi Enables • Can be controlled with a Smartphone App • Virtual wall keeps it away from specific areas • Plans and maps its routes • Strong suction power • HEPA Filtration is ideal for people with allergies

CONS

iRobot Roomba 980
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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

Yes

• Can't vacuum thick carpets

Overall Winner

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