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iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550:

  • button icon It automatically empties its dust bin
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the vacuuming task
  • button icon Longer run time – 120 minutes
  • button icon Ideal for homes with Pets
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

Reasons why we like it:

  • EMPTIES ON ITS OWN
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a height of 9.2cm, this means it can clean under furniture which is raised off the ground by 9.2cm. However, if the furniture is below that height from the ground, the robot might fail to go under that furniture.

Yes

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

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – Ideal for both medium and large rooms

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1700 Pa – has a very strong suction power

Yes

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

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It has a strong suction power and HEPA Filter which captures pet hair, allergens and small particles from the air in your room. Can also be used on very thick carpets and rugs where pets spend most of their time.

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.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features Dual Multi-surface rubber brushes which keep close contact with the surface ensuring through clean on wall edges and corners.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

120 minutes – Excellent run time. The robot won't always stop cleaning to auto charge. Thus give you faster results.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features tangle free brushes that are effective on all floor types - be it hard floors of carpets. They adjust and flex, thus capture even the smallest particles on the floor.

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.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which increases on the suction power of the robot when it gets onto a thick dirty carpet.

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

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is ideal for large room or apartments. Has a very good battery runtime of 120 minutes.

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.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

After the 120 runtime, the robot will auto dock its self for recharging.

Yes

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

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

After recharging the battery, the robot will go and start from where it stopped.

Yes

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

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Using the Imprint Smart Mapping technology, the robot will draw a map for the entire floor; plan its routes thus clean room per room without missing any dirt.

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.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Can easily sense cliffs, stairs and objects on the floor.

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.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Noise level is 64 dl - Not too loud

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

When it detects a need to increase suction power, it will do it automatically. Boosting suction power 10X more.

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The High Efficiency HEPA Filter will remove 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair released in the air when the robot is vacuuming. But this is not a replacement for traditional HEPA Air Filters.

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.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses its Imprint Smart Mapping technology to map and plan its route

Yes

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

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The advanced Dirt Technology detects areas with lots of dirt thus concentrate on such areas more.

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.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The first and only vacuum robot to empty its self. It does not require your attention. So you can set it for a week and let it do its job.

No

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It can be controlled with a mobile app or Amazon Alexa.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Works with iRobot Mobile App. Use your Smartphone to create cleaning schedule or view cleaning map.

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Wifi enabled

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Create 7 day cleaning schedule – the robot will always remember when and where to clean. You don’t have to worry about battery charge, it auto charges and resumes with work.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Syncs very well Amazon Alexa. This means you can control the unit with Voice commands. Just talk to Alexa to turn on Roomba i7 Plus.

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a Spot Mode function which commands the Robot to thoroughly clean places with lots of dirt all the time. The robot will always visit those areas often to ensure they're dirt free.

No

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

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

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

9.2 CM high – not very low as compared to some models on the market but it can still clean under sofas and tables.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

500 ml dust bin - small

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It stops working when the bin is full. This is a clear indication that the Bin is full.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with a dual virtual wall barrier which you can put in a room where you don't want the robot to go.

Yes

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

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.34 x 13.26 x 3.63 in

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.45 lbs

Yes

8.7 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Empties its self • Ideal for large rooms • Good for homes with pets • Has zone cleaning • Concentrated cleaning • Boosts suction power

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

CONS

iRobot Roomba i7 Plus 7550
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No boundary strips • Small dust bin • Does not sweep and mop

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

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