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If you’re in the market for a robot vacuum and want to invest in the best, you are probably considering the Neato Botvac D80 and Hoover Rogue 970. Based on our rating, Botvac D80 has the overall rating of 7 out of 10 versus 8.7 for Rogue 970.
Advantages Neato Botvac D80 over Hoover Rogue 970
- Lower noise level, 60 dB vs 64 dB
- Built-in display
- Larger dust bin capacity, 700 ml vs 600 ml
- Use boundary strips to create “no-go zones” to keep your robot out of the areas you would like it to avoid
Advantages Hoover Rogue 970 over Neato Botvac D80
- Better suction power, 1100 PA vs 1000 PA
- A Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that Rogue 970 won't cross
- Two side brushes
- Remote control gives you convenient, remote access to robot commands
- Better battery life, 120 min vs 90 min
Common features and specifications
- Both robot vacuums are Wi-Fi enabled
- Dry cleaning mode
- Both robot vacuums use smart path planning to clean more efficient
- Single room mode
- Equal charging time: 3 hrs
Dimensions
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 32.2 x 10/12.7 x 3.9 (D x H) cm/inches for the Botvac D80 and 34.5 x 9.6/13.6 x 3.8 (D x H) cm/inches for the Rogue 970. The weight of the Botvac D80 is 4/9 kg/lbs, and for the Rogue 970 it is 3.4/7.5 kg/lbs.