CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Romba 780 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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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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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 880

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 880 :

  • button icon Multi-room cleaning due to its iAdapt Responsive Navigation technology
  • button icon Gently cleans wall edges and corners
  • button icon It automatically docks and recharges
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning function
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Romba 780

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Romba 780

Reasons why we like it:

  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Romba 780 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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.

COVERAGE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Using its AeroForce 3-Stage cleaning system, 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 leave most. The dual counter-rotating extractors will reduce on hair tangles.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

120 minutes of full battery charge

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

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.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

With its Multi-Room Navigation system, Roomba 880 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.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

60 db – will run quietly

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

The AeroForce 3‐Stage Cleaning System boosts suction power 5 times more. Thus making it easier to remove debris and stubborn dirt on the floor and carpet.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes

Uses Dirt Detect Series II technology that detects dirt that could go missing. With this technology, Roomba 880 can perform concentrated cleaning where it is needed.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

Yes, you can control it remote control. Easily create schedules and manage movements of the remote from the comfort of your sofa.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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 880
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Romba 780

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

0.63 in - features a low profile designs, so it can clean under furniture easily

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

Lithium battery has 4400mAh, 14.4V and 63.36Wh. The battery lasts longer

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

0.65 litres – you might need to empty it often so that the vacuum maintains its performance and suction power.

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

It features a full bin indicator to let you know that the bin is full and it needs emptying.

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

2 virtual walls are included. You can use them in rooms or areas where you don’t want the robot to reach.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13.9 x 3.4 x 13.9 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13.6 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
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

• 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

CONS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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

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