CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 980 VS. iRobot Roomba e5 5134

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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:

iRobot Roomba e5 5134

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba e5 5134 :

  • button icon It can be connected to WI-FI
  • button icon Uses a patented 3-stage cleaning system with dual multi-surface brushes
  • button icon Auto Adjust cleaning head cleaning head
  • button icon Auto docks to recharge
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • COVERAGE
  • SUCTION POWER
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • QUIET OPERATION
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba e5 5134

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • COVERAGE
  • SUCTION POWER
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 980 VS. iRobot Roomba e5 5134

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

It can clean under furniture above 9.4 cm. But if the furniture is below 9.4cm off the ground, the robot might fail to clean under it.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

No

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

No

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

Yes, it is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

Cleans corners with its 27 degree angle Edge Sweeping brush

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

Yes

Runs for 90 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

Is built with an Auto adjust cleaning head for different floor surfaces

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

Yes

Features Auto Adjust cleaning head that adapts its height to allow the multi-surface brushes remain in close contact with carpets

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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 returns to the charge base and recharge at the end of a cleaning cycle or when the battery is running low

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

Can clean from room to room without bumping into any objects

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

Yes, it has a Cliff Detect Sensor that prevents the robot from falling downstairs or tumbling over drop-offs in the house

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

No

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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 FILTRATION SYSTEM which captures pollutants and allergens that go in the air when the robot is cleaning your house.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

X

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
No

Yes

X

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

N/A

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled with a mobile app or Amazon Alexa – hassle free operation

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

Use the iRobot Mobile App to control the device. Via this Mobile App – you can create cleaning schedule for a week.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

Can be connected a Wifi Connection in your home.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
No

Yes

Create a 7 days cleaning schedule using the iRobot Mobile App

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

Control the device with Voice Commands using Amazon Alexa.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
No

No

iRobot Roomba e5 5134

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

Has a height of 9.4 cm - not too low as the other robots but it can still clean under furniture above 9.5 cm off the ground.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

1,800 mAh – Not too powerful but it can still do a great job on Hard floors and medium pile carpets.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

Yes

500 ml - very small dust bin. You will need to empty it often because Roomba stops working when the bin is full.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
No

Yes

Has a full bin indicator. The robot stops working once the bin is full.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

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

Yes

It comes with a Virtual wall which prevents it from going to the other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.50 x 3.7

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
Yes

8.7 pounds

Yes

7.8lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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

• It contains a Dirt Detect Technology that recognises areas concentrated with dirt and dust and then provides additional cleaning for those areas or spots • Edge cleaning master to clean the edges of stairs • It has a powerful suction • Thorough coverage • Long runtime of up to 90 minutes • It is simple setup • Sleek and premium design • It is great for homes with pets • Hassle free operation • One button cleaning convenience

CONS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba e5 5134
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 is noisy • It has a small debris bin • It easily clogs • it is difficult to clean

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