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Samsung Navibot vs Neato XV-11

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Neato XV-11 Automatic Bagless Carpet and Hard Floor Vacuum RobotNeato XV-11 vs Samsung NavibotSamsung SR8855 NaviBot Automatic Carpet, Rugs, Hard Floor Vacuum Cleaner
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Suction Power:
The Neato XV-11 has stronger suction power than the Navibot.

Noise Level:
The Samsung Navibot is much more quiet than the Neato XV-11, the Neato is quite noisy when it’s running.

Edge Cleaning:
Due to the lack of rotating side brush, the Neato doesn’t clean dirt, pet hair, dust, etc. from its side and along edges.

Appearance:
Neato looks “ugly” whereas Navibot looks pretty nice.

Working Conditions:
It seems that the Navibot requires good light conditions for its camera to work, whereas the Neato doesn’t have such requirement.

Remote Control:
The Samsung includes a remote control while the Neato does not comes with.

Navigating Kits:
The Neato XV-11 doesn’t includes any navigating accessoires whereas the Samsung Navibot comes with Virtual Guard that tells the Navibot where to clean and where not to.

Similarities:
Self docking to recharge;
scheduling option;
cleans all floors – rugs, carpets, hardwood, tile, laminates, etc.

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iRobot Roomba 790 vs Neato XV-21 which is better?

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We will compare and show you some similarities and difference between iRobot Roomba 790 and Neato XV-21 below to help you buy the right robot that meets your needs best.

Neato XV-21 Robot Vacuum CleanerNeato XV-21 vs iRobot Roomba 790iRobot Roomba 790
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Side Brush:
The Roomba has 3 brushes: a beater brush, a bristle brush, and a side brush; the Neato has 2 brushes: bristle and blade brush.
The rotating side brush of Roomba is useful for cleaning edges, the Neato XV-21 does not comes with a similar one for edge and baseboard cleaning.

Control Accessory:
The 790 includes a wireless command center, you can use it to control the 790 without touching the robot. The neato doesn’t include such a control tool.

Price: Neato is much cheaper than Roomba.
The price of iRobot Roomba 790 is $699.99 on irobot.com, whereas the price of Neato XV-21 is $429.99 on neatorobotics.com
Prices checked on 2013-02-06

Size:
Dimensions of iRobot Roomba 790 are 13.9″ in diameter, 3.6″ in height
Dimensions of Neato XV-21 are 13″ x 12.5″ x 4″

Filter:
iRobot Roomba 790 uses dual HEPA filters to capture tiny particles while the Neato XV-21 use 1 pet and allergy filter.

Weight: slightly different.
iRobot Roomba 790 weighs 8.4 lbs while the Neato XV-21 weighs 8.6 lbs.

Battery Life:
Neato XV-21 has shorter battery life.

Users also say that the Neato vacuum smarter, it cleans faster and does not do that random clean like the Roomba.

Similarities between Neato XV-21 and iRobot Roomba 790:
– they can vacuum both hard floors and carpets, and self adjust between different floor types;
– can automatically return to the charging base to recharge;
– has the ability to stop themselves from falling off stairs;
– 1 year limited warranty on robot;
– has schedule option, you can set them to run whenever you want them to clean;
– have the full bin indicator.
– they might get stuck at tight areas, under furniture.

Do you know more difference between iRobot Roomba 790 and Neato XV-21? Please share below.

iRobot Roomba 780 vs Neato XV-21

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There are some similarities and differences between iRobot Roomba 780 and Neato XV-21 automatic vacuum cleaner. You can read the comparison below, and buy the one that fits your needs better.

Neato XV-21 Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair, Carpet, Hardwood FloorsNeato XV-21 vs iRobot Roomba 780vacuum that runs by itself iRobot Roomba 780
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Side Brush:
iRobot Roomba 780 comes with a rotating side brush that is helpful for cleaning wall edges, whereas the Neato XV-21 doesn’t have.

Charge Time:
iRobot Roomba 780: about 3 hours under normal conditions.
Neato XV-21: Recharging the battery takes approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Battery Life: Battery of Neato XV-21 runs out faster than the Roomba.
iRobot Roomba 780 battery life is about 4 hours on a full charge.
Neato XV-21 battery life is about one hour.

Filter:
iRobot Roomba 780 uses dual HEPA filters to trap tiny particles whereas Neato XV-21 use only one pet and allergy filter.

Noise Level:
The Neato XV-21 is not as noisy as the Roomba.

Cleaning Up:
The roomba 780 is a bit messier to clean, requires more work.

Technology:
Users say that Neato XV-21 is smarter, it maps and vacuums the rooms more efficiently, it doesn’t clean the same spot repeatly like the roomba.

Price: Roomba 780 is more expensive.
When we write this post, iRobot Roomba 780 is priced at $599.99 on irobot.com,
Neato XV-21 is priced at $429.99 on neatorobotics.com

Dust Bin Size:
Users say that the dust bin of Neato XV-21 is a bit larger.

Size: Neato is a bit higher.
iRobot Roomba 780: 13.9″ in diameter, 3.6″ in height
Neato XV-21: 13″ x 12.5″ x 4″

Weight: Almost the same.
iRobot Roomba 780: 8.4 lbs
Neato XV-21: 8.6 lbs

Similarities between Neato XV-21 and iRobot Roomba 780:
– Have schedule automatic cleanings feature, you can set them to vacuum whenever you want them to clean your house;
– they can clean carpets, rugs, and hard floors, and are able to adjust automatically between carpets and hard surface floors;
– have function to tell when to empty the dust bin;
– can automatically return to the charging base to recharge;
– have the ability to identify the top of stairs to avoid falling off;
– come with 1 year limited warranty.

Do you know more similarities and differences between iRobot Roomba 780 and Neato XV-21? Please share below to help others buy the right one.

Neato XV-21 vs XV-11, what’s the difference?

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What is the difference between Neato XV-21 and XV-11? We’ll compare them below.
Some people contacted the Neato Robotics customer support regarding these two models, and they said “these are the same robot”.
However, there are some difference between them.

Neato XV-21 Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair, Carpet, Hardwood FloorsNeato XV-21 vs XV-11Neato XV-11 Robot Vacuum for All Floors
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Color:
They are produced in different colors.

Price:
As usual, the new model Neato XV-21 is more expensive.
At Neato official site, Neato XV-21 is priced at $429.99, whereas Neato XV-11 is priced at $399.99 when we write this post.

Brush and Filter:
The XV-21 comes with 2 brushes and 1 filter; whereas XV-11 has 1 brush and 2 filters.
And the beater brushes and filters are different.
The XV-11 comes with the standard filter whereas the XV-21 comes with pet & allergy filter, users say that the new filter outputs air cleaner.
Neato XV-11 and XV-21 Filters

The XV-11 only has a rubber type brush whereas the XV-21 comes with a rubber brush and a bristled brush.
Neato XV-11 and XV-21 Brushes

The new brush and filter kit that the XV-21 comes with also known as the Pet & Allergy Upgrade Kit, they are designed for pet owners and allergy sufferers, can also be used on XV-11.

Noise Level:
Some users say that XV-21 is quieter.

Battery Life:
Some users say the XV-21 has a shorter battery life since its new bristled brush causes more drag on the motor, this makes battery run down faster.

Aside from the things mentioned above, there seems to be no other obvious difference between Neato XV-21 and XV-11.

If you are not satisfied with the info above, you can also call or send a email to Neato Customer Care Team here http://www.neatorobotics.com/contact-us/.

Please share your reviews on these two Neato robotic vacuum cleaners if you own them, thank you.