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Comparison info on vacuum cleaners, floor steamers, carpet extractors, and other floor care items.

Neato XV Signature vs Signature Pro what’s the difference?

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There is no mechanical difference between Neato XV Signature and Signature Pro.
The robot is virtually the same except for the color, MSRP, and the included kits.
XV Signature Pro vs Signature
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Color
The XV Signature is overall Black whereas the XV Signature Pro is Black with Gray on the mid part.

MSRP
The XV Signature MSRP is $399 whereas the XV Signature Pro MSRP is $449.

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Accessories
The included brush and filter are the key difference between these 2 models.
The XV Signature comes with 1 Blade Brush and 1 High-Performance Filter whereas the XV Signature Pro comes with 1 Combo Brush, 1 Blade Brush, and 2 High-Performance Filters.
With the Combo Brush, the Pro makes less noise, especially on hard floors, and the Combo Brush also picks up pet hair better.
You can buy the Neato Pet & Allergy Upgrade Kit including 1 Combo Brush and 1 High-Performance Filter to upgrade the Signature model to Pro.

Compare Neato BotVac vs XV, what’s the difference?

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We will discuss the difference between Neato BotVac and XV series below to help you buy the better one that serves your needs.

Side Brush
Many XV users complain the lack of side brush, now the BotVac adds a side brush to the robot for edge cleaning.

Main Brush
The main brush on the BotVac is longer, its length is 10.9″ versus 9.4″ on the XV series. And the brush gets closer to walls for better edge cleaning.

Bin
BIN size now is larger, the BotVac capacity is 0.7L versus 0.6L on the XV. And the BotVac filter is also larger.

Button Design
The XV has a Start button near the LCD display that is located at the top right, the BotVac does not have this traditional button any more. Instead, it employs a touch style House/Power button and adding a Spot cleaning button near the bottom.

Battery
They both use NiMH battery.
However, the BotVac battery pack is a rechargeable NiMH battery whereas the XV battery Pack is a set of 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries.
The Neato XV is powered by 14.4V (2 x 7.2V) 3200mAh NiMH batteries that are placed in 2 compartments whereas the BotVac is powered by 1 x 12V 3800mAh battery.

Weight
The BotVac weighs 9 lbs whereas the XV weighs 8.6 lbs.

Dimensions(L x W x H):
The BotVac dimensions are 12.7″ x 13.2″ x 3.9″ whereas the XV dimensions are 12.5″ x 13.0″ x 4.0″.

Noise Level
There are mix reviews. Some users say that the noise level is lower while others say it’s higher.

And the build quality gets better.

If you know other difference between Neato XV and BotVac, please share below, thanks.

What’s the difference between Neato BotVac 70e, 75, 80, and 85?

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On Neato official website neatorobotics.com there are 4 BoVac models.
Below we will discuss the difference between Neato BotVac 70e, BotVac 75, BotVac80, and BotVac 85.

Neato BotVac 70eNeato BotVac 75Neato BotVac 80Neato BotVac 85
BotVac 70e vs BotVac 75 vs BotVac 80 vs BotVac 85
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1, Color. As you can see from the image, the main color of the vacuum is the same. However, the round Laser Top, House Cleaning and Spot Cleaning buttons are in different colors. The BotVac 70e is Orange, the BotVac 75 is Green, the BotVac 80 is Purple, the BotVac 85 is Blue.

2, Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price. The 70e is the cheapest one while the 85 is the most expensive one. The prices range from $479 to $599. The 70e MSRP is $479, the 75 MSRP is $499, the 80 MSRP is $549, and the 85 MSRP is $599.

3, Brush. They have different brush options. The 70e and 75 come with 1 Blade Brush while the 80 and 85 come with 1 Blade Brush and 1 Combo Brush. According to Neato, the Combo Brush is quieter on hard floors and great for picking up pet hair.
The brushes are interchangeable, and the Combo Brush is more expensive.

4, Filter. Just like the brush, there are also different filter options. The 70e comes with 1 Standard Filter, the 75 comes with 2 High-Performance Filters, the 80 comes with 1 High-Performance Filter, the 85 comes with 3 High-Performance Filters.
With the pleated design, the High-Performance Filter has over 6 times more surface area than the Standard Filter and is able to capture tiny particles down to 0.3 microns.
The filters are also interchangeable, and the High-Performance Filter is more expensive.
The filter need to be replaced every one to two months.

According to Neato, the 70e is a basic model that is budget-friendly, the 75 is good for picking up dust and allergens, while the 80 and 85 are good for homes with pets

Overall, the price difference reflects the difference on the included brushes and filters.
The different combinations of the filters and brushes let the Robotic vacuum cleaners meet different cleaning needs. So, just pick the one that fits your needs and budget.

iRobot Roomba 650 vs 620 what’s the difference?

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The difference between Roomba 650 and 620 are as follows.
Roomba 620 vs 650
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On-board Scheduling
This is the key difference between them. The Roomba 650 has scheduling feature that allows you to set it to run automatically at a certain time for up to 7 times per week. This is convenient if you hate hearing the nosie. You can schedule it to vacuum when you are not at home.
While the 620 does not have this scheduler.

Accessory
The 650 comes with a Virtual Wall that keeps Roomba cleaning the areas where you want it to clean and stops it from entering off-limits areas.
While the 620 does not comes with the Virtual Wall.

Color
The 650 is in darker color while the 620 is lighter.

Otherwise, they are very similar.
They employs AeroVac cleaning system, Dirt Direct Series 1 to sense dirt, have a recessed one-hand carrying handle, etc.
And both of them are NOT compatible with the Room to Room navigation kit – Lighthouse, do NOT have full bin indicator.

iRobot Roomba 880 vs 620 what’s the difference?

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Some differences between Roomba 880 and 620 that you may want to before buying the new 880.
Roomba 620 vs 880
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Let’s look at some new things on the 880 compared to 620.

On-board Scheduling
The 880 has the on-board scheduling that the 620 does not feature. The scheduling allows you to preset the vacuuming time, then the Roomba will run at your desired time automatically.

Room to Room Navigation
The 880 supports the Lighthouse that helps navigate the Roomba room to room, this can make the Roomba vacuum multiple rooms more thoroughly and efficiently. While the 620 is not compatible with the Lighthouse technology.
If your house is small, then the Lighthouse function is not a big deal.

Bin and Filtration
The 880 is equipped with a larger dust bin to hold more dirt, and a HEPA filter to replace the standard filter on the 620 to trap more small particles and improve the air quality.

Dirt Detect Version
The 880 upgrades the Dirt Detect Series 1 on the 620 to Series 2.
The difference is that the Series 2 not only use acoustic sensor as the Series 1 has but also employs optical sensor to find dirt.
Furthermore, the 880 also features a Persistent Pass Cleaning Method that applies a back-and-forth cleaning pattern to clean where it finds excessive dirt.

Full Bin Indicator
The 880 also adds a full bin light to show you when it is full and needs emptying.

Home Base and Charging
The home base design is different now.
The one included within the 880 is an Integrated Home Base, it has no separate power supply, while the 620 comes with a Self-Charging Home Base with a Power Supply.

Battery
Both of them use the nickel–metal hydride battery.
The 880 however, upgrades the Advanced Power Battery on the 620 to a XLife Extended Life Battery that doubles the lifespan.

Included Accessories
The 620 only comes with a Flat Brush Cleaning Tool to remove hair and tangles from the brush while the 880 does not come with.
While the 880 comes with 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses with C batteries included, 1 Extra HEPA Filter, and a Remote Control with batteries included.

Cleaning System
This is the key change between these 2 models.
If you own the 620, you can see that the 620 uses 1 Bristle Brush and 1 Rubber Brush in the bottom to pick up debris from the floor.
The 880 now does not use these brushes, instead it uses 2 Brushless Extractors.
And the 880 has the Airflow Accelerator design that creates a sealed channel that concentrates airflow to pick up more debris.
On top of that, 880 has an upgrade on the vacuum to generate more powerful suction.
iRobot claim that all the changes in the cleaning system will reduce maintenance and improve the cleaning results.

If you know more difference between Roomba 620 and 880, please share below.