Botvac Connected vs Roomba 980
Botvac Connected
2015 · $299.99 today
5727
Roomba 980
2015 · $449 today
5929
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Botvac Connected is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Roomba 980 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Roomba 980 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Botvac Connected | Roomba 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | LDS laser range finder (LIDAR) | vSLAM camera |
| Mapping Technology | SLAM room mapping | — |
| Multi-Floor Maps | No | — |
| Persistent Mapping | — | Yes |
| Multi-Floor Mapping | — | No |
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction Power (Pa) | ~950 Pa | — |
| Mopping Function | No | — |
| Brush Roll Type | Combo bristle/blade, D-shape corner brush | — |
| Battery & Capacity | ||
| Runtime (min) | 90 min | — |
| Dustbin Capacity (L) | 0.7 L | — |
| Auto-Empty Base | No | — |
| Smart Features | ||
| App Control | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant | No | — |
| Scheduling | Yes | — |
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Suction Power | — | ~1000 Pa |
| Mopping | — | None |
| Dustbin Capacity | — | 0.6 L |
| Battery & Coverage | ||
| Battery Life | — | 120 min |
| Coverage per Charge | — | 1500 sqft |
| Design | ||
| Weight | — | 3.9 kg |
| Height | — | 9.2 cm |
| Noise | — | 65 dB |