Neato Botvac Comparison Chart 2022 D7 vs. D6 vs. D4 vs. D8 vs. D9 vs. D10

Neato Robotics is a robotics company located in Newark, California founded in 2005. The robot vacuum cleaners that are produced by Neato can compete with the most popular beasts such as Roomba or Roborock having decent cleaning performance and about the same price tag.

The previous models such as the Neato D80, D3/D5 Connected, and Botvac Connected are unavailable to buy so we do not include those in our comparison chart. The Neato D7 Connected is also getting harder to find lately. We would recommend getting something newer if you are looking for this particular model.

Let's dive deeper into the Neato comparison.

Neato robot vacuum cleaners comparison chart

Specs Neato Botvac D7 ConnectedBotvac D7 Connected Neato Botvac D4 ConnectedBotvac D4 Connected Neato Botvac D6 ConnectedBotvac D6 Connected Neato Botvac D6 ConnectedNeato D8 Neato Botvac D6 ConnectedNeato D9 Neato Botvac D6 ConnectedNeato D10
Run time (min) 120 75 120 100 200 300
Cleaning coverage (square feet) 5,000 4,000 5,000 2,100 4,200 6,200
Performance filter type Ultra Performance High Performance Ultra Performance High Performance Ultra Performance True HEPA
Laser Smart Navigation yes yes yes yes yes yes
Dustbin capacity (ml) 700 700 700 700 700 700
No-Go Lines Support yes yes yes no no no
No-Go Zones yes yes yes yes yes yes
Multimapping yes no yes no no no
Zoned Cleaning yes no no no yes yes
Cleaning brush Spiral Combo Combo Spiral Combo Spiral Combo Helix Multi-Surface Brush Helix Multi-Surface Brush
Side brush yes no yes yes yes yes
Auto-charging & resume yes yes yes yes yes yes
Boundary marker yes yes yes no no no
Scheduling yes yes yes yes yes yes
Wi-Fi support yes yes yes yes yes yes
Neato SmartLife Edition App yes yes yes yes yes yes
Mapping yes yes yes yes yes yes
Mapping technology LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS LDS
Battery High Capacity Lithium-Ion High Capacity Lithium-Ion High Capacity Lithium-Ion High Capacity Lithium-Ion High Capacity Lithium-Ion High Capacity Lithium-Ion
SmartLife Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT - Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT
Entire Level cleaning yes yes yes yes yes yes
Find Me yes no yes yes yes yes
Climbing ability (in/mm) 0.75 / 19 0.75 / 19 0.75 / 19 0.75 / 19 0.75 / 19 0.75 / 19
Floor Types tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets
Weight (lbs) 7.7 7.37 7.5 8.07 8.07 8.07
Dimensions (WxLxH) 12.5x13.2x3.9 in 13.21x12.56x3.92 in 13.21x12.56x3.92 in 12.71x13.22x3.99 in 12.71x13.22x3.99 in 12.71x3.22x3.99 in
Warranty 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months
Buy on Amazon $389.99 $188.19 $399.99 $599.99 $499.0 $799.99

Neato comparison

Source: Vacuum Wars

The D-shape

D-shape helps to get into corners and edges to provide better cleaning

Neato produces intelligent robot vacuum cleaners that have a unique D-shape with a rounded back and squared-off front for cleaning wall edges and corners.

Wi-Fi Support

All Neato models support Wi-Fi. They can be controlled via your smartphone using the associated Neato app that supports both Android and iOS systems.

SmartLife compatibility

The D7 Connected, D4 Connected, D6 Connected, and the newest D9 and D10 are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT, smartwatches, and other smart devices. The Neato D8 does not support Alexa or Google Home.

Vacuuming Technology SpinFlow

Along with strong suction, Neato uses a combo brush to pick up stuff that lands on the floor providing a super-powered clean. This technology is called SpinFlow. They have Turbo and Eco modes. On Eco mode, the robots work quieter and longer. Turbo mode delivers strong suction with a maximum pickup.

Laser Smart Navigation

Neato uses an infrared laser for scanning the surroundings of a building to produce an accurate map. The robot then automatically plans the most efficient cleaning path, able to clean without bumping into things and never misses a spot.

Neato remembers your floor plan

Filtration

Neato uses an anti-allergen high-performance filtration system.

The Botvac D4 Connected and Neato D8 use a high-performance filter perfect for homes with pets and allergy sensitivities. The filter captures fine dust particles and reduces allergens as small as 3 microns in size.

The D7 Connected and the newest Botvac D9 come with ultra-performance filters that catch the small 0.3 microns particles, thereby minimizing particulates in the air.

Only the latest premium Neato D10 has a true HEPA filter that is safer for everyone and catches smaller particles as well as allergens and pollens.

Recharge & Resume

All the Neato robots have the recharge & resume feature which means the device will come back after recharging to resume an interrupted job in case a room is only partially cleaned, but the battery is running low.

Continuous cleaning allows covering more cleaning area in one cleaning cycle

Cleaning all Types of Floors

Neato robots clean all floor types, whether vacuuming a carpet or hard floors such as hardwood, tile, or vinyl. The only surfaces Neato machines have a hard time with are high-pile carpets and rugs. We haven't seen a robovac that can clean high-pile carpets better than an upright vacuum.

Scheduling

You can set up cleaning at a specific time up to 7 times a week.

Boundary Markers & No-Go Lines

As a virtual wall barrier, Neato uses boundary markers to prevent the robot from entering off-limit areas. These are made of magnetic strips, so you only need to cut the required amount and fit it into areas where you don't want the robot to go. You can also set virtual walls by drawing as many lines as you want on the map on your smartphone. All Neato bots come with magnetic strips, except the Neato D3 Connected that does not include them in the box. Additional boundary marker rolls can be bought separately if needed.

No-Go Lines - virtual walls that you can set using the Neato Robotics app by drawing it on the screen. It means the robot will not cross those areas. You can create as many lines as you want.

The latest Neato D8/D9 and D10 lack the No-Go lines however they all support No-Go zones. The difference is with the lines you could draw an any shape area which you can't do with the No-Go zones.

Control

The Neato robots can be controlled via voice commands (if you own a smart voice assistant) or the app.

Warranty

Neato provides a one-year warranty. A 6-month warranty applies to batteries.

Additional Features

The robots support Quick Boost Charge. With a quick boost, the robot calculates how much it needs to finish the job and only charges that amount. If only 10% of the floor plan needs to be cleaned, the robot knows only to charge enough to clean this last area, instead of taking the time to complete a full charge to finish this small area.

The Botvac D6 Connected, and the Botvac D7 Connected come with multiple floor plans that allow the robot to store up to three floors of your house in memory meaning it doesn't need to create a new map every time it cleans. The latest models have been promised to have this feature too but that hasn't happened yet. The Neato D8 lacks zoned cleaning.

The Botvac D5, D6, and D7 Connected are perfect for multiple-level houses

The Neato Botvac D7 Connected has the availability of zone cleaning. It allows you to set areas where you want the robot to clean.

With the Neato Botvac D7 Connected, you can schedule the robot to work within a certain room at a specific time


Botvac D4 Connected

Best For Small Home

Botvac D4 Connected

Strong suction, great performance

Suitable for small homes with pets. 

Get the Neato Botvac D4 Connected if you:

  • Live in a small house
  • Do not have an allergy
  • Have a pet
  • Your home is covered with carpets mostly

What is the Neato Botvac D4 Connected not good for?

Not good for bigger homes and has a high-performance filter that might not be good for allergy and asthma sufferers. It also does not have a side brush. Because of lack of multi-floor support, the D4 is not for more than one level houses.


Botvac D6 Connected

Best Value

Botvac D6 Connected

Perfect for multi-floor houses

Get the Neato Botvac D6 Connected if you:

  • Live in a big house
  • Live in a multi-level house
  • Suffer from an allergy
  • Have pets
  • Have carpets
  • Need the best debris pickup
  • Have black carpets

What is the Neato Botvac D6 Connected not good for?

The robot does not have zoned cleaning so you can’t make it work in a particular room, only prevent it from crossing some areas thanks to the no-go lines support.


Botvac D7 Connected

Our Pick

Botvac D7 Connected

Can go over black carpets

Get the Neato Botvac D7 Connected if you:

  • Live in a big house
  • Live in a multiple level house
  • Have a pet
  • Your home’s layout is complex
  • Have carpets
  • Suffer from an allergy
  • Need a premium robot vacuum with all smart features
  • Have black carpets
  • Need extra power

What do we wish the Neato Botvac D7 Connected had?

Unfortunately, you can’t make the D7 work in more than one room at a time.


Neato D8

Budget pick

Neato D8

For small homes

Lacks zoned cleaning

The Neato D8 has a small battery and is not suitable for big homes. It also does not support Alexa and Google Home. Another lacking feature is zoned cleaning. You can't make the robot clean a specific area or a room.

However, this is a budget option with strong suction and decent cleaning performance but is better to be used in a small house.


Neato D9

Somethings in between

Neato D9

For a bigger home

 

The Neato D9 has a bigger battery and is better for a bigger home. It supports Alexa and Google Home and additionally has zoned cleaning. Another update is a better filtration system over the D8.

The Neato D9 is good for big homes but the multi-floor function has not been implemented yet.


Neato D10

Best overall

Neato D10

Premium model

For a large house

The Neato D10 is the premium model that has it all and additionally can work for longer than any other robot in the model line.

It is also the only robot that has a true HEPA filter yet does not store more than one map but was promised to have one with the future software release.


What robot vacuum cleaner from the Neato model line would you buy? Write in your comments below.

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3 comments
Andrew ⋅ 3 years ago #

The Botvac Connected is now $199 on walmart.com. Bargain!

Joakim ⋅ 5 years, 4 months ago #

The things in the comparison are wrong with d3... no side brush and no high performance filter...

Michael ⋅ 5 years, 4 months ago #

Hi Joakim,
Thanks for noticing! I've corrected the comparison table.

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