CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 760 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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8.4
Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 760

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 760 :

  • button icon Makes approximately 60 decisions per second
  • button icon Cleans multiple floors and carpets
  • button icon Seven days a week scheduling
  • button icon IR remote control
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

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

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 760 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

It is 9.2 cm above ground; this means that it will clean under furniture that is raised to the height of 9.2 cm and above. But if the furniture is below its height then this robot might fail to enter under the furniture.

Yes

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features twin brush system and 2 hepa filters that effectively lifts and removes pet hair and fur from carpets, bare floors and the air.

Yes

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has a single side brush that maintains close contact with the floor surface making sure that the walls and corners are cleaned thoroughly. Can reach the deepest of corners and edges.

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

90 minutes run time – the battery has an extended life power management that is able to provide up to 50% longer running time to clean your home before automatically recharging.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

180 minutes – average full charge time for most Roomba robots

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Roomba 760 works well on hardwood, linoleum, tile and carpet cleaning all the tight spots, around and under furniture. Has an advanced cleaning head that removes debris, dirt and hair with just a touch of a button and will navigate around using iAdapt responsive cleaning system.

Yes

It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Its great battery life of 90 minutes and 50% extended battery life management makes it suitable for large rooms or apartments.

Yes

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Immediately after 90 minutes of run time, Roomba 760 will automatically dock and recharge itself so it’s ready for next cleaning schedule.

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Uses the iAdapt TM responsive system to move from room to room on one floor. This system will monitor the cleaning environment of your home over 60 times per second and then use over 40 behaviours to maximize cleaning performance.

Yes

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

This robot easily sensors the cliffs and objects on its cleaning way and then avoids them or cleans around objects.

Yes

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has dual high efficiency hepa filters that removes up to 99% of allergens, pet hairs and dust that have been released in the air while the robot cleans. It leaves the home fresh and suitable for people with asthmatic conditions.

Yes

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

The acoustic sensors are built to detect small particles and other areas with high concentration of dirt and then focus longer on cleaning such places.

Yes

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Works with IR Remote control to start and schedule cleanings conveniently.

Yes

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Create a 7 days cleaning schedule - Roomba 760 will then always clean the home each day of the 7 days at a given time.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

9.2 cm tall – it is not the lowest robot cleaning on the market but it can equally clean under most furniture, sofas and beds.

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

N/A

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

260 ml – small debris bin capacity that quickly gets full

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Comes with an auto virtual wall feature – place it in a room where you wouldn’t want the robot to access.

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

35.3 x 9.1 x 35.3 cm

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.81 kg

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Has two counter rotating brushes • One side brush – cleans corners and edges • Seven days a week scheduling • Bag-less robot • Comes with dual virtual walls • Makes approximately 60 decisions per second • Cleans multiple floors and carpets • IR remote control

Yes

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

CONS

iRobot Roomba 760
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• No wifi and Smartphone connection • Small dustbin capacity – 260 ml

Yes

• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs

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