Neato's current direction is to come out with what appears to be a new exclusive model for different retailers. For instance, the new Costco Neato XV-14 is Blue and the Target model XV-12 is white, and the European XV-15 is blue (with 230v charger). The XV-21 allergy and pet owners model has a blue strip and a new HEPA filter and brush (which you can buy and put in any Neato). However, color aside, these are all the same machine running on the same software/firmware. So be assured, your Neato XV-11 is not outdated. It was just given a new paint job.
So although all models of Neato are essentially the same, the tweaks given to the XV-11 have made it a better machine. Better software/firmware and control of production quality have produced a smarter, more durable device.
The one exception to this is the German -Vorwerk Kobold VR100. This is the only model with a side brush for edges, but the bristle roller bar, but the basic mechanics and software/firmware are the same.
So although all models of Neato are essentially the same, the tweaks given to the XV-11 have made it a better machine. Better software/firmware and control of production quality have produced a smarter, more durable device.
The one exception to this is the German -Vorwerk Kobold VR100. This is the only model with a side brush for edges, but the bristle roller bar, but the basic mechanics and software/firmware are the same.
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