CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 980 VS. iLife V8s

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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:

iLife V8s

Reasons to buy iLife V8s :

  • button icon Can clean under very low profile furniture
  • button icon Affordable
  • button icon Auto Recharges
  • button icon Has a Large 750ML dustbin
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 980 VS. iLife V8s

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

With its 3.19 inches tall – This robot can clean under very low profile furniture

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

Yes

1076 Sq.ft – According to this coverage, iLife V8s is ideal for medium sized rooms.

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

1000 Pa - Not the best on the market. But it can perform very well on hard floors and light carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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 the help of the Edge cleaning mode - the device will be in position to thoroughly clean both corners and wall edges in your room.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

Yes

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.

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

N/A

Yes

300 min - Now that is quite long compared to the 120 minutes charging time by Roomba Robots.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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 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

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

Can return back to the charging station and recharge. Battery life is 80 minutes and charge time is 200 minutes.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
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 clean multiple rooms using a navigation and mapping system.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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

Features an Anti drop and Cliff sensor which prevents it from bumping into objects and falling over cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

Yes

This device can be whisper-silent when under operation.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

It features a MAX-mode that helps to increase suction-power in-order to thoroughly clean hard-floors.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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

Has a HEPA Filter which removes 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

It automatically plans its cleaning area. Mark out objects, cliffs and free space to be cleaned.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
No

Yes

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.

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

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.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
No

Yes

Features a Multi-task programmable schedule system which allows you to create cleaning schedule for a week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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
iLife V8s
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

750 ml – large enough to accommodate large debris

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

Yes

8.1 cm in height – very good low profile design. Can get under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

2600 mAh – very low when compared with other top models

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

Yes

750 ml - Large Dustbin Capacity. You don't have to empty the bin all the time.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

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

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

12 x 12 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
Yes

8.7 pounds

Yes

13.18 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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

• Large dustbin • HEPA Filtration system captures 99% of allergens • Mops and Sweeps • You can create weekly schedules • Very good at cleaning corners

CONS

iRobot Roomba 980
iLife V8s
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

• 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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