NEATO XV-21 Pet & Allergy Robotic Vac
$299.99 + $5 Standard Shipping
Condition: New
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a couple of years ago these (almost) were going for $99.00
I have the previous version Neato (XV-11))and recently upgraded it to the pet filter and brush bar.
However…
What’s odd to me about this Woot is that the product image clearly shows the original (old) brush bar and not the newer one. It’s very easy to tell since the new one has a swirl pattern and not straight rubber flaps like the one in the image.
Any other Neato owners out there want to back me up on this?
Edit - So another wooter suggested that this is because the newer one is installed on the vacuum and the extra (old version one is shown in the image). Where is the better (thicker) filter? It doesn’t look as if that is anywhere to be found. I’m not woot crapping, I just want to make sure people get the same awesome vac I have.
Oh no i just bought one of these off woot for my sister that doesn’t have the brush kit. 
Squidoo review. With video.
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I have the previous verison NEat-O and recently upgraded it to the pet filter and brush bar. What’s odd to be about this Woot is that the images clearly show the original brush bar and not the newer version from Neato. It’s very obvious since the new one has a swirl pattern and not straight rubber flaps like the one in the image. any other Neato owners out there want to confirm this?
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They include both the upgraded brush and the old style beater brush so thats why its there on the picture
Thanks, I recently got a papercut, would you like to pour salt in that? What was the purpose of that post?
Argh! I bought the XV-12 that was offered like a week and a half to two weeks ago specifically for pet fur pick up!
But, I do love my XV-12 Neato vacuum - it’s almost embarrassing how much dirt and fur was around the house! My only complaint is that the battery seems a little weak. However, I do have very plush, thick carpet, so I’m guessing that that’s part of the issue. It’ll run for about 45 minutes then return to it’s charging base to charge for about 4-5 hours before running again. I’m not sure if it’s a battery issue or a thick carpet problem - I’m going to take it to my parents’ house and test it out soon before complaining to the company though.
Oh man, Battle of the ages!
In The Vanilla corner we got Neato!
In the Upside-down corner We have Roomba
Who will win?
Interesting. I run mine exclusively on hardwood and it covers the entire floor in a single charge. Given that I close off the utility room, office, and media room from the Neato, this means I have it covering ~2500 sq ft of space on a single charge.
The upgraded filter looks like its installed in the vacuum bin in the photo. I know my regular filter doesn’t look that thick.
Really? Wow. Our house is a little under 2000 sq ft, and I closed off two of the bedrooms and the formal dining room is full of boxes (we just moved!) and it still takes over 12 hours to get the house cleaned - it has to recharge at least twice to be able to clean everything. :-/ It goes between the plush carpeting and tile, but mostly carpeted areas.
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The upgraded filter looks like its installed in the vacuum bin in the photo. I know my regular filter doesn’t look that thick.
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I’ll have to look at the pic again. I did notice that the old filters have an orange border and the newer one I got has a purple border. Woot staff – please add some photos to clear up the confusion!
I’ve got thresholds between some rooms that are maybe a centimeter or a bit more. My Scooba gets stuck on them. Will this? Will the Roomba on moofi?
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I’ve got thresholds between some rooms that are maybe a centimeter or a bit more. My Scooba gets stuck on them. Will this? Will the Roomba on moofi?
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LOL. No way. This little guy raises and lowers itself (back wheels) based on flooring type and obstacles. Do your research, you will see that this company makes the Roomba models look plain dumb.
Just going to drop some videos over here.
Unboxing Video
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Short 1 min demo,
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Same guy from the first video made a 24 minute first run video if you’re more patient than I
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Edit: Watched a little bit of that 24 minute video, I never realized how fast this little guy was!
Here’s the Neato Robotics page for the XV-21. It should clear up what comes with the unit.
Can anyone comment on the reliability of these? Would you recommend the extended warranty?
I imagine it’s for people who can control their impulsive shopping and might come up with a better deal if they wait and shop a bit longer. I can wait for a more reasonable price so thanks to the author of that post.