CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Roomba 891

  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – Roomba 891 VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Charging time under normal conditions is at least 2 hours.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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 can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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 iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

This device is wifi connected.

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

This device has boundary strips included.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

1800 mAh.

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

0.2 gallons

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

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

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

10.2 pounds

Yes

7.45 pounds

Roomba 891

CONCLUSION

PROS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

Roomba 891
iRobot Roomba i7
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

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

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