Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :
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USABILITY |
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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 a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.
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.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.
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120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.
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.
Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.
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.
Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.
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 does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.
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.
Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
68 db - makes some little noise
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power
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.
The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
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.
With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.
You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.
3300 mAh
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600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums
Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
13 x 13 x 3.6 in
8.7 pounds
8.4 lbs
• 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
• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter
• 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
• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning
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