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I've only had the D80 for a couple of days, but I'm impressed. It cleans as well or better than the XV Signature Pro, and that is saying something. I'm not sure how much the spinning side brush actually does (the XV lacks this feature), but it certainly looks useful. To me the most important improvement is to the dirt cup. The one in the D80 is far larger than the already generous cup in the XV, and it's way easier to snap back into place. With the XV, it was always a little hit or miss whether the cup could be reinserted after emptying. No such trouble with the D80. Another important improvement is in the intake port. The one on the XV could clog, especially when subjected to our large wool carpet. But the D80's intake is shaped so that clogging is discouraged. I've tried the D80 twice now on the same wool carpet that gave the XV fits, and there's been no problem. The air filter on the D80 is far larger than the one on the XV. I presume this allows for greater suction and air flow, but I can't really measure that sort of thing. The D80 is a bit quieter than the XV. It feels a bit more solidly built. The battery life is excellent. The D80 cleaned for about 90 minutes before returning to base to recharge. This initial run-time is better than the XV's. My only complaint about the D80 is that its LCD screen is smaller than the one on the XV and thus harder to read. Also, the buttons next to the screen on the D80 aren't really buttons, just sensors. I suppose this feature prevents dust from entering the top of the unit, but it does make it more awkward to set the clock and scheduling. Hardly a deal-breaker though. Just hope the LCD panel on the D80 lasts longer than did the one on our old XV. Unlike the Roomba robo-vacs, the D80 lacks a remote control, as do all Neatos. But a remote is a near-useless feature on the device you just want to set and forget anyway. And Roomba or Neato, you still have to bend over to empty the dirt cup. The laser-guided navigation system of the D80 is every bit as good as the one XV. And the black magnetic strips we got with our old XV work fine with the D80. No need for battery-powered virtual walls and lighthouses. It's a excellent robo-vac. it costs nearly $100 less than a Roomba 880. And it cleans better. Also, for those who are sensitive to rug patterns, the D80 will leave your carpet with neat even rows, as opposed to those of Roomba.