CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Romba 780 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

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7.6
Winner:

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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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons why we like it:

  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – iRobot Romba 780 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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 a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

120 minutes of full battery charge

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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 all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

60 db – will run quietly

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

iRobot Roomba 890

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

13.9 x 3.4 x 13.9 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

13.6 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

CONS

iRobot Romba 780
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

Overall Winner

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