CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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7.6
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Roomba 891

Reasons to buy Roomba 891:

  • button icon Cleans all floor types.
  • button icon Up to 5 times the air purifier.
  • button icon Sweeps away debris hiding along walls.
  • button icon Intelligently navigates your home.
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iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 890 :

  • button icon Can be controlled with Voice using Amazon Alexa
  • button icon Cleans hard floors and low pile carpets
  • button icon High Efficiency Filtration System captures 99% allergens
  • button icon Cleans under furniture and avoids obstacles
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COMPARISON – Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

Yes

With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Multi-room coverage. Can clean both small and medium sized rooms.

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

The robot will be in position to capture and remove pet hair and debris left on the floor and carpet. You can also use the Concentrated cleaning function to vacuum areas where pets live most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Features Spinning side brushes which remove dirt from wall edges and corners

Yes

Perfectly cleans corners and wall edges. The tangle free brushes will sweep out dust and pet hair that hides inn wall edges and corners of your room.

BATTERY LIFE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

iRobot promises that the battery can run for up to 2 hours, and based on our estimates, will last about 400 charges

Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

CHARGE TIME

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Charging time under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Able to clean floors and carpets of all types. The kind of floors it cleans include; tile, hardwood, laminate, linoleum WHILE the type of carpets it cleans include:low-pile and medium-pile carpets.

Yes

Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Since it battery lasts for a short while – 60 minutes, this robot will auto dock and recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 891 can move clean from room to room. But if you want to prevent it from reaching specific rooms, you can use the 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.

Yes

It does not have a mapping system but it can clean from room to room.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

It automatically detects cliffs and stairs. So it won’t fall easily when it reaches the stairs. Once senses, the robot will change direction.

Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

QUIET OPERATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

The device is able to boost suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

Yes

With the Power-Lifting Suction Mode - the Robot will deliver 5x more suction power

HEPA FILTER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Yes, it features HEPA filters which capture 99% of allergens and dust mites that could make you sick.

Yes

The High Efficiency Filter captures and removes 99% of allergens, pollens, pet dander and small particles of about 10 microns. The filter does this when the robot is cleaning your room.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 891 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

Yes

With the Dirt Detect Sensors, the robot will be alerted when it gets to areas with a high concentration of dirt. It will around the area until its 100% dust free.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

you can control device with remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

Yes

You can control it with a mobile App or Amazon Alexa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Simply ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to start, stop, or dock your robot.

Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

WIFI CONNECTED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This device is wifi connected.

Yes

Syncs with your home Wifi – making it easier to operate remotely.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Clean and schedule anytime, from anywhere with the iRobot Home App.

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

All Wi‐Fi connected Roomba vacuuming robots are compatible on devices with Amazon Alexa.

Yes

Through your home WIFI, synch Amazon Alexa with Roomba 890.

ZONE CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

With its low profile design. Roomba 880 can clean under beds, sofas, tables and kick boards. These are the places where dirt hides most.

Yes

9.4 cm – not too low as compared to other robots.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This device has boundary strips included.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1800 mAh.

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

0.2 gallons

Yes

300 ml – Very small as compared to the other robotic vacuums

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

This device ha got a full bin indicator that alerts you when you need to empty the bin.

Yes

Once the bin is full, the robot stops functioning. So it is better you operate it while you’re at home, the bin is small so it requires emptying during the cleaning cycle.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

10.2 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Very Easy to use • It cleans effectively • Will Clean under furniture • Hassle free operation • Cleans hardwood floors • Captures and removes Pet hair • Can be used in Carpeted rooms • Can clean Medium to Large rooms • Performs very well in high traffic rooms

Yes

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

CONS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

• Battery runtime is very low compared to other robot vacuum cleaners • Has a small debris bin • It Misses some spots even with the concentrated cleaning • Makes some noise • It clogs easily • Long charge time

Yes

• Small Debris Bin • Short Run Time • Does not wet mop • Does not map the floor • No ZONED cleaning

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