CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 790 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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6.8
Winner:

iRobot Roomba 790

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 790:

  • button icon Voice command control supported by a wireless command center
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets
  • button icon Wide room coverage
  • button icon Automatically goes back to charging station
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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 Roomba 790

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 790

Reasons why we like it:

  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 790 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With a height of 9.1cm, this robot can clean under furniture that is above 9.1cm. If it is below that height off the ground, it will not manage to go below it.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

1292 sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

600 Pa – not powerful

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It can be used in homes with pets due to its HEPA filtration system which captures pet hair and allergens that find their way in the air you breathe.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The side brushes are tangle free, so they can clean both wall edges and corners.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

90 minutes – Average run-time for most robotic vacuums.

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

180 minutes – short charging time. So far the best.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Can clean all floor types and carpets. Floors include: hardwood, marble, vynil, tile, laminate, linoleum and Carpets include: low-pile, medium-pile

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With coverage of 129s Sq.ft and 90 minutes runtime, Roomba 790 can be used in a Large room.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

When the battery runs low, a blue ''DOCK'' light lights up on the robot's head and it will travel back to its charging station for recharging which take 180 minutes.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Can randomly clean from to room – it does not create cleaning maps or routes

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Object and stair sensing technology will prevent it from bumping into furniture, objects on the floors and 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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

68 db - operates quietly.

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 790
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 Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The Dual HEPA Filters can trap and remove dust, pet dander, allergens, and very small particles that can trigger allergies.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The Spot cleaning mode aids concentrated cleaning when the robot finds highly concentrated dirt in an area.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command Roomba 790 from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Use the On-Board scheduling button to create cleaning schedules for 7 days. The robot will follow its cleaning calendar even when you're not at home.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 790

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

9.1 cm in height – not too low but it can still clean under furniture, sofas and bed.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 790
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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

400 ml – small dustbin, you will need to empty it many times when vacuuming a large room.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It stops working when the dust bin is full – this is a clear indicator for emptying the bin.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Comes with 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses which you can use to prevent it from reaching certain areas.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

17.2 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Has a Dual HEPA Filtration System • Voice command supported by a Wireless command center • Comes with 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses

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 790
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• It does not have mapping / route planning feature • Poor suction power • It does not have Smartphone app • Not compatible with Alexa • Does not mop and sweep • Does not resume after recharging

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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