CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 655 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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6.8
Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 655

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 655 :

  • button icon Automatically docks and fully recharges
  • button icon Suitable for multiple floor types and carpets
  • button icon Thoroughly cleans corners and along walls
  • button icon Provides a hassle free operation
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 655

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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
  • DUST BIN CAPACITY
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 655 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Only 3.6 inches above the ground – has a low height that lets it clean under furniture above 3.6 inches and might fail to clean under furniture below 3.6 inches tall.

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Built with a 3 stage cleaning system ideal for homes with pets. Will lift up all pet hairs and bin them leaving your home free from cat and dog hairs.

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Its edge sweeper brush is created purposely to clean corners and along walls carefully.

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

90 runtime minutes – enough time to complete cleaning for a small sized home

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Roomba 655 is built with an adjustable that matches with multi floor cleanings such as clean marble, tile, linoleum, hardwood, vynil, laminate, 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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Features iAdapt navigation system – robot will navigate through large rooms on a full charge

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Self docks and goes back to home station to recharge for next clean or after completing 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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

You can reset it to clean once the indicator turns green representing a full charge.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Will randomly move from room to room on a single floor adjusting its head to multiple surfaces and dodging obstacles on the way on a single floor.

Yes

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

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Uses the iAdapt smart sensor technology to avoid stairs and 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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Features a high efficiency air filter – eliminates almost all the allergens and other debris from the air of your home. Perfect for people with breathing complications.

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Roomba 655 features a Dirt detection function – recognizes areas with high concentration of particles then automatically puts more emphasis on cleaning it.

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

iRobot Roomba 655

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Conveniently schedule cleaning or press clean on the remote control and let this robot do all the dirt work for you as you relax.

Yes

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 655
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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Click on the schedule button placed on the Roomba 655 and it will automatically clean on the preset times even when you are away from home.

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Includes a virtual wall technology for zoned cleaning. Will create an invisible wall that only this robot will see and not go beyond the invisible line.

No

iRobot Roomba 890

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Low profile design of 3.6 inches tall. Will enter below furniture above its height and remove all the hidden debris leaving your home clean.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
No

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Comes with a virtual wall system that sets invisible boundaries. Prevents robot from entering restricted areas in the home .

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

17.8 inches x 17.2 inches x 4.9 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

8 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 890

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

• Automatically docks and fully recharges • Can be conveniently scheduled • Three stage cleaning technology • Suitable for multiple floor types and carpets • Thoroughly cleans corners and along walls • Cleans under most furniture, beds and tables – only 3.6 inches • Great choice for homes with dogs and cats • Avoids drop offs and stairs • Made with durable material • Provides a hassle free operation • Simple to set up

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 Roomba 655
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

• Doesn’t have a wet mopping feature • Cannot be connected to home wifi • Hard to know when bin is full • Not suitable for high pile carpets • Amazon Alexa not supported • No smart mapping of home – randomly navigates • Weak battery capacity – provides only 90 minutes of run time • Doesn’t indicate when dust bin is full • Only sweeps floors and carpets • Dust bin won’t automatically empty when full • Brush easily gets tangled with pet hairs

Yes

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

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