CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 790 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 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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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 Roomba 790 VS. iRobot Roomba 890

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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 a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1292 sq.ft - Ideal for medium to large rooms

Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

600 Pa – not powerful

Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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 all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

Object and stair sensing technology will prevent it from bumping into furniture, objects on the floors and stairs.

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

68 db - operates quietly.

Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

The Dual HEPA Filters can trap and remove dust, pet dander, allergens, and very small particles that can trigger 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 Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 790
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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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.

Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

Yes

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

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

iRobot Roomba 890

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

1800 mAh

Yes

N/A

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

Yes

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

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

17.2 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 790
iRobot Roomba 890
Yes

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

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 790
iRobot Roomba 890
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

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

Overall Winner

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