CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 980 VS. bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

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8.4
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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6.8
Runners Up:

bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

Reasons to buy bObsweep Pet Hair Plus :

  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Sweeps and Mops
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets
  • button icon Extra long brushes are very effective in corners and on wall edges
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 980 VS. bObsweep Pet Hair Plus

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

With a height of 11.4 cm, this robot is a bit raised as compared to its competitors. So if the furniture is above 11.4 cm, it will clean under it but if its below 11.4 cm from the ground floor - then it won't be in position to clean under very low profile furniture.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

Yes

990 Sq.Ft - Ideal for small rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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 its 4X boosted TurboLift suction feature, BobSweep will be in position to lift up pet hair from both carpets and hard floors.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

Features extra long cleaning brushes that cover 11 inches in a single sweep - can reach all corners and wall edges of your room. These long brushes will leave no dirt on the flow.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

Yes

75 minutes running time. Not too bad since its for small – medium rooms.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

N/A

Yes

250 minutes – Battery takes long to charge fully

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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

Yes, it can clean both hard floors and carpets. But it will not do well on very thick carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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 Robot will automatically return to its charging station to recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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 can move from one room to another – though it does not create cleaning maps for the entire floor. So it will move randomly

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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

Its strong sensors can easily detect stairs and obstacle - this prevents the robot from falling over stairs and bumping into objects.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

Yes

N/A

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

With the help of a TurboLift feature, this ROBOTIC vacuum can boost its suction power 4X - Making it easier to vacuum rugs, carpets, laminates and much more

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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

Instead of a HEPA FILTER, BobSweep uses a UV-C Light & Filter. The filter will remove microscopic particles from the air in your room just like as a HEPA filter would do.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
No

Yes

It comes with a Mop Attachment which you can use to mop the floor. So it can do both mopping and vacuuming.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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.

Yes

Choose the Sprial Track Cleaning Mode for concentrated cleaning.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

You can use the Full Command Remote to create cleaning schedules, control navigation and set cleaning modes.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
No

Yes

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using a remote.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

Has a 1100 mL dustbin - this is so far the largest dustbin on a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. It can accommodate pat hair and large debris.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

No

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

2600 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

Yes

1100 mL dustbin

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

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

Yes

blOck Plus works as its Virtual wall. It stops the robot from reaching certain rooms or areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.8 x 13.8 x 3.9 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
Yes

8.7 pounds

Yes

7.72 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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

• Very big dustbin capacity • Sweeps and mops • Can be scheduled for 7 days • Has a virtual wall • Extra Long brushes reach all corners • Auto docks and recharges

CONS

iRobot Roomba 980
bObsweep Pet Hair Plus
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

• Low suction power • Does not map the floor • No Smartphone App • Does not support Wifi • Long charging hours

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