Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980 :
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USABILITY |
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iRobot Roomba i7
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DESIGN |
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iRobot Roomba 980
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Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.
Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.
1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms
1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments
1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums
1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.
Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.
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.
Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively
Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.
120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment
120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room
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Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.
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.
Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning
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
Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.
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, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.
Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.
After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.
Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.
It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.
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.
Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.
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.
Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.
70 db – quieter than most robots on the market
Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.
Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.
Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.
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.
With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.
Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming
Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.
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.
Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.
You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.
Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.
Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.
Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App
Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.
Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.
Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt
Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.
3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches
3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.
3300 mAh
3300 mAh
500 ml
600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres
Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier
Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.
13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches
13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches
7.45 pounds
8.7 pounds
• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system
• 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 is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately
• 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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