CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 801 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 801

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 801:

  • button icon High efficiency filter
  • button icon Deeper cleaning on carpets
  • button icon Advanced dirt detect cleaning
  • button icon Provides up to 5 times more air power
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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
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 880

  • SUCTION POWER
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 801

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 801

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 801

Reasons why we like it:

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 801 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

This robot can clean under furniture above 3.6 inches in height. If the furniture is above 3.6 inches tall then it might not clean beneath 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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It features an Aeroforce three stage cleaning system that will lift, loosen and suction pet hairs using up to 5 times of more air power. it also has multi dual surface brushes that will not tangle and effortlessly remove pet hairs from 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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Use the edge sweeping brush that has been specifically constructed to remove debris from corners and along the wall edges.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Cleans multi floor types using the Auto Adjust cleaning head. It automatically alters its height so as to maintain the multi surface bushes with long lasting rubber tread design in a very close contact with the various floor surfaces like hard floors and carpets.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Will automatically dock and recharge amidst cleaning when battery is low or after completing a cleaning session.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Features a full suite of smart sensors that moves the robot from room to room on a single floor. This allows it make up to 60 precision in a second to adapt to your home environment and effectively clean.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Cliff detect sensors particularly avoid stairs and other drop offs in the house. It automatically turns away from stairs and will clean around and beneath objects without running over them.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Contains a power lifting suction on the patented three stage Aeroforce cleaning system. Will provide 5 times more air to lift embedded debris, pet hairs and other particles from its hiding place.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Roomba 801 has a high efficiency filter that ensures to capture up to 99% of every allergen, pollen plus particles as little as 10 microns from the air leaving it fresh and clean.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Advanced dirt detect sensor – this identifies areas that have a high level of dirt concentration in your home and then presents additional cleanings in such spots.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 880

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

From the minute you click clean, this Roomba 801 begins cleaning without your supervision. it will slide under the hard top reach areas and around furniture as you relax elsewhere using the iAdapt sensors.

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Even when you are not around, the Roomba 801 will get your home cleaned through scheduling. Allows weekly scheduling of up to 7 times per week. Just preset cleaning on the control panel.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 801

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

3.6 inches – cleans under beds, sofas and furniture above its height

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, alerts you once dust bin require emptying

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Dual mode virtual wall included to help you restrict robot from some 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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.7 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

12.57 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 801

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Tangle free dual multiple brushes suitable for pets • Can clean on a 7 day schedule • Provides up to 5 times more air power • Advanced dirt detect cleaning • Automatic adjust cleaning head for multiple floors • High efficiency filter • Deeper cleaning on carpets

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 801
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Dust bin can’t automatically empty once full

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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