Neato Botvac Comparison Chart 2019: the Differences Between All Models
[Update September 2018] Neato released the newest cleaners: the Botvac D4 Connected and the Botvac D6 Connected.
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. Have a quick look at the article where we compare the latest Roborock S5 vs. the newest Neato's robot - the Botvac D7 Connected.
[Update December 2018] If you are interested in a detailed review where we are talking about all the main differences between the newest (and probably best) Neato robots such as the Botvac D4, D6, and D7 Connected, have a look at our latest Neato robot cleaner comparison chart.
Let's dive deeper into the Neato comparison chart below.
Neato Botvac comparison chart
| Specs |  Botvac D80/D85 |
 Botvac D3 Connected |
 Botvac D5 Connected |
 Botvac Connected |
 Botvac D7 Connected |
 Botvac D4 Connected |
 Botvac D6 Connected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run time (min) | 60 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 120 | 75 | 120 |
| Cleaning coverage (square feet) | 3,000 | 1,800 | 4,500 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 |
| Performance filter type | Standart | Standart | Ultra Performance | Ultra Performance | Ultra Performance | High Performance | Ultra Performance |
| Laser Smart Navigation | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dustbin capacity (ml) | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| No-Go Lines Support | no | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Multimapping | no | no | yes | no | yes | no | yes |
| Zoned Cleaning | no | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Vacuuming technology | SpinFlow | SpinFlow | SpinFlow | SpinFlow + Turbo/Eco | SpinFlow + Turbo/Eco | SpinFlow + Turbo/Eco | SpinFlow + Turbo/Eco |
| Cleaning brush | Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo | Spiral Combo | Combo | Spiral Combo |
| Side brush | no | no | yes | yes | yes | no | yes |
| Auto-charging & resume | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Boundary marker | yes | sold separately | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Scheduling | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Wi-Fi support | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Neato SmartLife Edition App | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Mapping | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Battery | Nickel Metal Hydride | 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 | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT |
| Entire Level cleaning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Find Me | no | no | yes | no | yes | no | yes |
| Climbing ability (in/mm) | 0.75 / 19 | 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 | tile, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, low and medium-pile carpets |
| Weight (lbs) | 9 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 7.7 | 7.37 | 7.5 |
| Dimensions (WxLxH) | 12.7x13.2x3.9 in | 12.6x13.2x3.9 in | 12.6x13.2x3.9 in | 12.7x13.2x3.9 in | 12.5x13.2x3.9 in | 13.21x12.56x3.92 in | 13.21x12.56x3.92 in |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Buy on Amazon | $409.99 | $408.95 | $464.69 | $476.23 | $647.99 | $399.00 | $596.99 |
Why buy a Neato? 15 reasons to choose the Botvac
- Neato robot vacuums have D-shape that works better on corners and edges.
- Because of its shape, the Neato has a wide cleaning brush inside that covers a bigger area per one cycle.
- All the models are equipped with an LDS laser that builds an accurate map.
- The Botvac can clean dark carpets.
- A Neato has recharge&resume. With this option, the robot is suitable for bigger homes.
- Latest robots support No-Go Lines that work as virtual blocks.
- The D6 and D7 Connected store up to 3 different floor plans and are suitable for multi-store houses.
- With the D7 Connected you can create zones to make the robot clean within them. Also, you can schedule the machine to work in the areas you've chosen at a specific time.
- The oldest models are great for smaller homes and the newest cover bigger areas which makes them perfect for large households.
- The cleaners come equipped with magnetic tape. It works as a virtual barrier for the robot.
- All Neato models have good clearance and can cross an obstacle up to 19 mm of height. Thanks to this, the vacuums can clean thick carpets (not shaggy).
- The Neato has strong suction and good pick up ability.
- Because of the big dustbin, the Neato is perfect for pet owners.
- Each of them is integrated with smart voice devices.
- The newest models are safe for allergy and asthma sufferers.
Neato comparison
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Which Neato is right for you?
The Neato Botvac D3 Connected is good for small homes with a mixed surface. We do not recommend getting this model because the D4 Connected is a newer robot with more features and stronger suction that is ideal for small homes too.
If you live in a big one-floor home with carpets, have a pet and your place is minimalist without too much furniture, have a look at the Neato Botvac Connected. It does not support no-go lines so you can’t keep it off some places but can use the magnetic tape to do so which might be not as convenient. Not suitable for cluttered homes and multi-floor houses.
For those who live in a small home and do not struggle with allergy or asthma, the Neato Botvac D4 Connected would be perfect. The D4 is not suitable for bigger and multi-floor homes, allergy sufferers and because it has a combo brush, the robot is not as good at picking debris as high-end models but does a higher than average job on carpets and bare floor anyway.
If you live in an average-sized home with a mixed surface, the Neato Botvac D5 Connected is right for you. Since the D5 stores up to three different maps, it is ideal for multi-floor houses. Also, it has different vacuuming technology which means you can’t boost suction where you need to. Not suitable for big homes or those that have more than one floor.
If you are looking for a premium robot vacuum with smart features and multi-floor support, have a look at the Neato Botvac D6 Connected. It has the best cleaning brush that provides effective pickup, equipped with an ultra-performance filter than is suitable for allergy and asthma sufferers. Ideal for pet owners. Because of lacks zoned cleaning, the D6 Connected might not be best for some cluttered houses.
If you want the best of the best in the model line, that would perform well on carpets, handle pet hair, catch pollens and allergens in the air and support zoned cleaning so you can send the robot clean a living room only, go with the Neato Botvac D7 Connected.
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
The Botvac Connected, the D3 Connected, the D5 Connected, the D7 Connected, and the newest D4 Connected & the D6 Connected support Wi-Fi. All of the following models can be controlled via your smartphone using the associated Neato app that supports both Android and iOS systems.
SmartLife compatibility
The D3 Connected, the D5 Connected, the D7 Connected, the Botvac Connected, the D4 Connected & the Botvac D6 Connected are compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Neato Chatbot, IFTTT, smartwatches, and other smart devices.
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.
The newest models such as the Botvac Connected, the D7 Connected, the D4 Connected, and the D6 Connected come with exclusive Turbo and Eco modes. On the Eco mode, the robots work quieter and longer. The 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 missing a spot.
Neato remembers your floor plan
The D80 and the D85 also use this technology, but in the latest Connected versions, the mapping feature is seriously upgraded. Those with Neato's app allow its owner to see the map, cleaning statistics, and cleaning summary.
Filtration
Neato uses an anti-allergen high-performance filtration system. One of the oldest versions of D3 Connected comes with the standard filter.
The Neato D80/D85 and the Botvac D4 Connected 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 Neato D5 Connected, the D7 Connected, the Botvac Connected, and the newest Botvac D6 Connected come with ultra-performance filters that catch the small 0.3 microns particles, thereby minimizing particulates in the air.
Cleaning Brushes: Spiral Combo vs. Combo Brush
Neato's robots come with the following cleaning brushes: a blade brush/combo brush/spiral combo brush, and a side brush. These brushes were designed to pick up dirt, dust, and debris from carpets, handle pet hair and work on all types of floor. The side brush allows the robot to get deep into corners and right up against walls. Along with Neato's powerful suction, the cleaning brushes and side brush make the perfect combo for maximum pickup.
The Neato D5, D6, and D7 Connected Series are equipped with a spiral combo brush which is has a better pickup ability and works great on all floor types. Because of its design, the spiral combo brush is easier to maintain.
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.
Control
The Neato D3 Connected, the D5 Connected, the D7 Connected, the Botvac Connected, the D4 Connected and the D6 Connected can be controlled via voice commands (if you own a smart voice assistant) or the app. However, the D80/D85 do not support Wi-Fi and do not have a remote controller. Each of these machines has a display on the top you can use to command the robot.
Warranty
Neato provides a one-year warranty. A 6-month warranty applies to batteries.
Neato vs. Black Carpet
Neato is known for its ability to run over black carpets while most robots can’t do this. We are not sure about the D3, D4 and D5 but the D7, Botvac Connected and the D6 Connected have no issues with running on black carpets.
Additional Features
The newest Neato Botvac D4 Connected, the Neato Botvac D6 Connected, and the Neato Botvac D7 Connected 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 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 D3 Connected
Botvac D3 Connected
For small homes
Get the Neato Botvac D3 Connected if you:
- Live in a small household
- Don’t have allergy since the filter is not able to catch allergens in the air
- Have a mixed surface
- Have pets. A big dustbin holds more debris
What is the Neato D3 not good for?
The D3 Connected is not suitable for big homes with thick carpets and many pets. Also is not safe for allergy and asthma sufferers. No Turbo mode which means you can’t increase suction on the high-traffic zones.
Botvac Connected
Botvac Connected
Has a display on top
Get the Neato Botvac Connected if you:
- Live in a big house
- Your house is one floor
- Suffer from asthma or allergy
- Live in a minimalist home with not much of furniture
- Have a pet
- Your home is covered with carpets mostly
What is the Neato Botvac Connected not good for?
Because of lacks no-go lines, the robot is not suitable for cluttered homes and those that have more than one level. It is also equipped with a combo brush that is not as efficient as the spiral combo brush but still does a great job.
Botvac D4 Connected
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 D5 Connected
Get the Neato Botvac D5 Connected if you:
- Live in an average home
- Live in a home with more than one level but is not big in size
- Have carpets
- Suffer from an allergy
- Have a pet
What is the Neato Botvac D5 Connected not good for?
Because of old vacuuming technology you can’t boost suction when it's needed. Also, the robot is not suitable for big homes. The D5 is equipped with a combo brush that is not as good as the spiral combo brush.
Botvac D6 Connected
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
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.
Editor's choice
The Neato Botvac D7 Connected represents the best experience of cleaning. The robot can go on black carpets, safe for allergy and asthma sufferers, also suitable for cluttered homes and can be ordered to go work in a specific room. This is by far the best robot in the Neato line to buy.
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