CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Romba 780 VS. iRobot Roomba 650

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6.8
Winner:

iRobot Romba 780

Reasons to buy iRobot Romba 780:

  • button icon Includes a full bin indicator
  • button icon Infrared remote control system
  • button icon Detects cliffs and turns away
  • button icon Removes up to 98% of allergens from air
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5.3
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 650

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 650 :

  • button icon Able to clean all floor types
  • button icon Good suction power
  • button icon Able to clean edges, corners and below low profile furniture
  • button icon Can be scheduled for seven days
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Romba 780

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • HEPA FILTER
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Romba 780

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Romba 780

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Romba 780

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • QUIET OPERATION
  • HEPA FILTER
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – iRobot Romba 780 VS. iRobot Roomba 650

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Has a low profile design of 8.6 cm in height above the ground – able to clean under beds, sofas and tables

Yes

At just 3.6 inches tall, Roomba 650 can fit under most furniture where dirt hides most.

COVERAGE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

1292 Sq Ft

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

600 Pa - apparently this model is not too strong but it can remove dust from all floors including carpets

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Features a patented 3 stage cleaning system – a powerful Aero Vac series dual vacuums that pulls pet hairs from the ground and fur from air. Also has a tangle free brush and a new advanced cleaning head for greater pet hair lift.

Yes

With its medium suction power, Roomba 650 can capture and remove pet hair left on floors and carpets. It can also be in position to remove large debris like cereals.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Cleans along wall edges, corners and hard to access areas using its spinning side brush and wall following technology. The rotating counter brushes will act as a dustpan and broom at the same time

Yes

It’s spinning side brushes can sweep along the wall edges and corners of the room. No dirt will be left behind. If dirt is embedded on the floor, the spinning brushes will loosen it and remove it from the floor.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

1 hour – very short run time compared to the Hoover Rogue 970

Yes

It is powered by a 3000 mAh battery which runs for 90 minutes and its charge time is 180 minutes. This makes Roomba 650 ideal for medium to large sized rooms

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

120 minutes of full battery charge

Yes

180 Minutes – this will give you 90 minutes of run time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Able to adjust according to multiple bare floor types like marble tile, linoleum, hard wood, ceramic tile and vynil. Will also clean both low pile and medium pile carpets

Yes

It can clean both bare floor types and carpet floor types. Bare floor types include: hardwood, marble, vynil, tile, laminate, linoleum WHILE for the carpet floors it will only clean low-pile, medium-pile carpets. IT CAN'T WORK ON VERY THICK CARPETS

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Automatically docks and returns to the charging station for recharge when battery is running low amidst a cleaning session

Yes

Yes, once the battery runs low, this unit can auto dock and recharge until the battery is full. But it can’t auto resume after charging

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Can move from room to room on a single floor. It uses the provided virtual wall lighthouse to navigate the rooms avoiding rooms with virtual wall lighthouses, stairs and objects on the floor. Will navigate past any soft barriers like couch skirts and identify carpet fringe and cords.

Yes

Yes, this robot can move from room to room, it does don’t have a mapping floor technology so it cleans randomly, moving from room-to-room. That is why it comes with a Virtual Wall barrier that that prevents it from entering certain rooms.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Built with a cliff detecting technology and anti collision sensors to prevent Romba 780 from falling down stairs or knocking objects

Yes

Using its cliff-detection sensors, Roomba 650 will always avoid stairs and related drop-offs while navigating the floor. This safety feature prevents the robot from accidents that could lead to fatal damages.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

60 db – will run quietly

No

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Features a dual Hepa filters – is able to trap up to 98% of dust, tiny particles, allergens and fur from the home. Leaves a clean and fresh air that is suitable for people with allergies

No

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Has a 3 stage cleaning system – select the spot cleaning mode to concentrate on areas with high level of debris, dust and other particles

No

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

iRobot Romba 780

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

It is very simple to control using the infrared remote provided. It will set cleanings and clean as you wish as you relax on your sofa

Yes

All you have to dio is to press buttons found on top of the robot. Create cleaning schedules via the control panel.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Can be scheduled to carry out up to 7 cleaning sessions per week when you are away. Use the remote control or the control panel to schedule

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

iRobot Romba 780

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

It is 8.6 cm off the ground – so it can clean under furniture that is above 8.6cm off the ground.

Yes

Features a 3.58 inches / 9.1 cm low profile design which enables it to clean under furniture and sofas.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

3000 mAh – this only provides 60 minutes of cleaning time after full charge

Yes

3000 mAh – strong enough to give you 90 minutes of runtime.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

N/A

Yes

400 ml – Not too big for very large debris.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Yes, will show you when the dust bin is full and requires emptying

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

Includes a virtual wall lighthouse – allows you block off the areas you don’t want the robot to clean

Yes

Yes, it comes with one virtual wall. Always place this virtual wall in a room where you don’t want the robot to go. This virtual wall has signals which stop the robot from moving into restricted areas or rooms.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

13.9 x 3.4 x 13.9 inches

Yes

13.4 x 3.6 x 13.4 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

13.6 pounds

Yes

7.72 lbs

iRobot Romba 780

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

• Sophisticated power management software – provides 50% longer battery run time • Wall following technology – perfectly cleans edges and along walls • Removes up to 98% of allergens from air • Provides finest cleaning – adjusts according to various floor types • Includes a full bin indicator • Infrared remote control system • Detects cliffs and turns away • Spinning and counter rotating brushes

Yes

• Worth the money - it cleans effectively • Automatically Docks and Recharges when battery runs low • Powerful battery of 3000 mAh lasts longer - 90 minutes of running time • Has a virtual wall barrier which prevents it from entering specific rooms • Create cleaning schedules for 7 days • Extracts embedded debris • Cleans walls and edges effectively • Cleans under furniture • Low profile design • Good battery life - 90 minutes on a 180 minutes charge

CONS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 650
Yes

• Doesn’t map the floors • Voice command through Amazon Alexa not supported • No wifi connectivity

Yes

• It does not have a mapping feature - cleans randomly • Poor Suction Power, • Can't be remotely controlled with a mobile app, Not Alexa compatible, • Features a small dustbin of 400 ml - this means you have to empty it so many times, • Does not have a HEPA Filter which eliminates allergens and dust mites, • It does not wet mop the floor as some advanced robotic vacuums do, • Makes some little noise • Not Wi-fi supported. • It is expensive • Does not empty its self • Can’t be programmed to clean specific areas • Can’t vacuum tick carpets • Does not have a full bin indicator • Does not have a carpet boost function

Overall Winner

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