Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy iLife V8s :
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Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
With its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized rooms.
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
1000 Pa - Not the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light carpets.
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.
Once set in the MAX mode, It can pick up pet hair on hard floors. However, it might not do a great job on thick carpets because its suction power is below 3000 pa.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
With the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
80 min - of runtime. Better than some robots. At least it will accomplish more in a short period of time. It won't always go back to auto recharge.
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300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.
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.
It is able to clean both hard floors and low-pile carpets. Bare floors it can vacuum and clean include; laminate, marble tile, hardwood, ceramic tile, linoleum
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
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, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
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.
It can clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.
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.
Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.
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.
Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.
While in the moping mode, the device will mop and vacuum your room thoroughly. If you have carpets, put the device against the carpet area. After that turn on the vacuum mode - the unit will divide the whole area and know which areas to avoid.
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.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Works with a remote but it won't respond to it when moving. Don't try to change its direction with a remote control while it’s in action, this will mess up its vacuuming route.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.
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.
750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.
3300 mAh
2600 mAh – very low when compared with other top models
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
12 x 12 x 3 inches
8.7 pounds
13.18 pounds
• 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
• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners
• 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
• It does not have a mapping feature • Does not have a virtual wall • No Smartphone APP • Does not support Amazon Alexa • Loud • Long charging time • Low battery capacity 2600 mAh
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