iRobot Roomba 680-vs-iRobot Roomba 880

COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 680 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

This robot is only 3.62 inches in height; therefore it will clean under furniture above its height

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It is created to clean medium and large sized apartments of up to 150 square meters in size.

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Has a low suction power of 600 Pa but it can deliver effective cleaning on multiple floor surfaces.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Features the patented 3 stage cleaning system that makes use of brushing, agitation and suctioning to eliminate pet hairs and furs from the floors of your home.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Flawlessly moves around the obstacles and vacuums along the wall edges. It avoids falling off the stairs and knocking other drop offs.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It is equipped with 1800 mAh battery capacity that delivers up to 90 minutes after one full charge.

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Roomba 680 takes approximately 120 minutes to get fully charged.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It uses the automatic adjustable cleaning head to thoroughly get in contact with multiple floors. Provides a strong suction power on low pile and medium pile carpets and hard floors.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

This robotic vacuum can automatically clean large rooms and when it runs low on battery, it will automatically recharge and then you can restart it to resume cleaning for more 90 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Recharges automatically once battery runs low on power through going back to the charging dock. Make sure the charging dock doesn’t have objects covering it.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It uses the iAdapt technology to intelligently move through your home thereby allowing the robot clean various rooms on a single floor.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Uses the anti drop and collision sensors found on the iAdapt navigation to avoid bumping into obstacles and falling off stairs.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Roomba 680 makes some mild noise of approximately 61 db when cleaning your home.

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Features a dirt detect sensors that provide concentrated cleaning. They detect areas with high levels of dirt and then pay more attention cleaning it.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

It can be simply scheduled to perform up to 7 cleanings a week or you can just press clean. So you can go away on vacation or chill on your sofa as the robot does for you the rest.

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Conveniently cleans through scheduling. Roomba 680 can be preset to clean up to 7 times per week allowing you enjoy a clean home daily

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

iRobot Roomba 680

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

1800 mAh

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

300 ml

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

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

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

Comes with a Dual mode virtual in the box. This lets you prevent the robot from entering some places you wouldn’t want it 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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

33.5 x 33.5 x 9.3 cm

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

3.6 kg

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 880

PROS

iRobot Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

• Cleans multiple floor types • Long runtime of 90 minutes • Detects areas with high concentration of dirt • Great for carpets not thicker than 15 mm • iAdapt navigation function • 3 stage cleaning system • Side brushes to clean corners and edges • Easily cleans under furniture and hard to reach areas • Dual mode virtual walls included in box • Beautiful design – matches with home decor

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 Roomba 680

iRobot Roomba 880

Yes

• No mapping of floors • Small bin capacity – no bin indicator • Low suction power • Doesn’t wet mop floors • Not entirely quiet operation • Lacks a mopping feature

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

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : iRobot Roomba 880 BOOSTS SUCTION POWER HEPA FILTER
USABILITY	WINNER : iRobot Roomba 680 CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN	WINNER : iRobot Roomba 880 LOW PROFILE DESIGN FULL BIN INDICATOR
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

iRobot Roomba 680 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

iRobot Roomba 880