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ILIFE A4s vs Eureka Groove
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ILIFE A4s
Eureka Groove
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Vacuum TypeRobot
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeRobot
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Variants
- A4s Pro (Black)
- A4s Max (Black)
- A4s (Gray)
- Groove (Black)
Our Verdict
ILIFE A4s
Eureka Groove
The ILIFE A4s is a better robot vacuum for bare floors than the Eureka Groove. The ILIFE can pick up more large debris and pet hair. It also does a better job on low-pile carpets. However, the Eureka is better built and easier to maintain.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forBare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.1
6.7
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
8.0
6.3
User Maintenance
4.5
6.0
Recurring Cost
7.5
5.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Vacuum Type
Robot
Robot
Build Quality Picture
User Maintenance
4.5
6.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
7.5
5.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
PX-F020
R0104
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
R0104
Storing
9.1
9.0
Storing Picture
Height
2.95" (7.5 cm)
3.94" (10.0 cm)
Width
11.81" (30.0 cm)
12.80" (32.5 cm)
Depth
13.98" (35.5 cm)
14.96" (38.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Not needed
Not needed
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
6.7
6.2
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)
Full Indicator
No
No
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
10
10
Cordless
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
N/A
N/A
Maximum Wand Length
N/A
N/A
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
8.3
8.2
Total Weight
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)
5.73 lbs (2.60 kg)
Weight In Hand
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)
Carrying handle
No
No
Battery
8.7
8.8
Minimum Battery Life
48 min
65 min
Maximum Battery Life
110 min
113 min
Recharge Time
218 min
276 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
No
No
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
Yes
Yes
Headlights
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
None
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
No
Crevice Tool
No
No
Upholstery Tool
No
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
No
Extension Wand
No
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
8.0
6.3
Setting Used
"MAX"
Suction Control (max)
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
96%
63%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
22%
29%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
97%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 98%
≈ 96%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
N/A
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
6.0
4.0
Setting Used
"MAX"
Suction Control (max)
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
77%
52%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 76%
≈ 51%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
27%
10%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 26%
≈ 9%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
5.5
5.3
Setting Used
"MAX"
Suction Control (max)
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
34%
43%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 33%
≈ 42%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
25%
10%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
≈ 24%
≈ 9%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
8.6
9.0
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
97%
100%
Low-Pile Carpet
78%
88%
High-Pile Carpet
91%
74%
Suction
0.0
0.0
Suction Video
Maximum Suction
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)
Setting Used For Maximum
"Max", (Remote Control)
"Max"(App)
Normal Suction
0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)
0.0 inH₂O (0.00 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Auto cleaning",(Remote Control)
"Standard" (App)
Hose Diameter
N/A
N/A
Noise
9.5
9.2
Noise Video
Bare Floor
60.0 dBA
61.7 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
58.6 dBA
64.6 dBA
Maneuverability
6.5
6.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
0.0
0.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Cracks
5.0
4.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
7.4
6.7
Automatic Recharging
Yes
Yes
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
No
Pathing Algorithm
Random
Random
Physical Boundary Markers
Yes
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
Yes
No
Cycle Control Buttons
Onboard and Remote Controller
Onboard Only
Navigation Control Buttons
Full Movement Controls
Full Movement Controls
Companion App Automation
0.0
7.5
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
Eureka Robot
iOS Availability
No
Yes
Android Availability
No
Yes
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
No
App Scheduled Start
No
Yes
App Cycle Control
No
Yes
Navigation Control within App
No
Yes
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