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Zigma Spark980 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ340Max suction power:4000 PaRuntime:140 minDustbin capacity:600 mLMax threshold height:15 mm

Zigma Spark980 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Zigma Spark980
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–ĽWorse than 56% of robot vacuums
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–ĽWorse than 58%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

8.7

Navigation

18%

6.0

Mopping

12%

5.1

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

7.6

Design

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ ÂŁ340
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum Zigma Spark980

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

8.7

Navigation

18%

6.0

Mopping

12%

5.1

Battery

10%

8.5

Smart Features

7%

7.6

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Popularity:
Zigma Spark980 has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.5
Max suction power
4,000 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa, which is higher than 49.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 9.9% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
3
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 3 suction power levels, which is fewer than 50.5% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 35.5% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
?
Cleaning modes
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 3 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 62% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 27.7% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
LiDAR
This robot vacuum uses LiDAR as its primary navigation system, which is more capable than the systems in 34.7% of robot vacuums and matched by 60.4% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
yes
This robot vacuum updates its map in real time. 68.5% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
yes
This robot vacuum stores multiple maps. 56.4% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
Zigma
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 64.7% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
3,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh, which is higher than 46.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 11.9% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.8 V
Runtime
140 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 140 min per charge, which is shorter than 53.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.2% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
95 mm
Width
330 mm
Length
300 mm
Weight
2.8 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.8 kg, making it lighter than 80.9% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 3.5% of robot vacuums.
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Zigma Spark980 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • 200 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (600 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    600 mL vs 400 mL
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • 120 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (360 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    360 mL vs 240 mL
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 21.6% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Supports cleaning solution
    This robot vacuum supports cleaning solution for mopping, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.8% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • 21.6% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 200 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (600 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    600 mL vs 400 mL
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • 120 mL more onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (360 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    360 mL vs 240 mL
  • Supports cleaning solution
    This robot vacuum supports cleaning solution for mopping, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.8% of robot vacuums support this.
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 5 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (15 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    15 mm vs 20 mm
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • 1.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (6 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    6 h vs 4.5 h
  • 6.53x less popular
    Zigma Spark980 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 1.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (6 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    6 h vs 4.5 h
  • 30 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (150 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    150 m² vs 180 m²
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (140 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    140 min vs 150 min
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2020, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2020 vs 2023
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • 12 fewer languages supported
    This robot vacuum supports fewer languages than the average robot vacuum (5 vs 17). The average robot vacuum supports 17 languages.
    5 vs 17
  • 5 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (15 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    15 mm vs 20 mm
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    3 vs 4
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.

Video reviews

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08/12/2021
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Zigma Spark980

  • Powerful suction performance that handles pet hair and debris well
  • Accurate LiDAR real-time mapping with multi-floor support
  • Intuitive app pairing and useful feature customization like virtual walls
  • Good value for money compared to similarly priced models
  • Compact height design allowing it to clean easily under furniture

What customers don't like about Zigma Spark980

  • Mopping functionality is basic and lacks a drip protection plate for floors
  • Scheduling and automation setup in the app is overly complex
  • High noise levels when running on maximum suction power settings
  • Significant battery drain at high power, reducing runtime well below 140 minutes
  • Mixed feedback regarding long-term battery charging reliability and smart home integration

Verdict

The Zigma Spark 980 is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop featuring a powerful 4000Pa suction motor, an advanced LDS laser navigation system, an onboard 600ml dustbin, and an electronically controlled 360ml water tank. Powered by a 3200mAh lithium-ion battery, it delivers up to 140 minutes of continuous cleaning on a single charge and supports smart control via voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri), a physical remote, or the dedicated companion app. Main advantages include its highly accurate real-time multi-floor mapping, automatic carpet detection with auto-boost suction, efficient Y-shaped mopping paths, and a compact 95mm profile for cleaning under furniture. However, notable drawbacks include an over-complex and unintuitive in-app scheduling and automation setup, the lack of a protective drip plate on the charging dock to safeguard vulnerable floors from damp mop cloths, and a loud operating noise when run at its maximum 4000Pa suction level.

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