CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 870 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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6.8
Winner:

iRobot Roomba 870

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 870:

  • button icon Strong suction power of 1000 Pa
  • button icon HEPA Filtration system captures and removes 99% of allergens and pollutants
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets due to its good suction power and HEPA Filter
  • button icon Can be scheduled
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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
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 870

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 870

Reasons why we like it:

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 870 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With a Height of 9.1 cm, Roomba 870 can clean under furniture, sofas and beds above 9.1cm off the ground. But of the furniture is below 9.1 cm, it won't get under 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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Small – Medium Rooms

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

1000 pa – Good suction power but not very effective on thick carpets.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Can be used in homes with pets. Its suction power of 1000pa is very effective on hard floors and medium pile carpets and the HEPA Filter will capture pet hair that finds its way into the hair 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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The side tangle-free brushes will clean wall edges and corners effectively.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

60 minutes – poor run-time as compared to most Roomba robots.

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

120 minutes – Good charging time, does not take long but still its run time is poor.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Can clean both hard floors and low pile carpets. Will not do well on thick carpets because of its 1000 Pa suction power.

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Once the battery runs low, the robot will auto dock its self to recharge so that it is ready for next usage.

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It randomly cleans and moves from room to room. It does not have a clear map or route but it will still do a great job.

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Features strong sensors that detect objects, cliffs and stairs on the floor. It cleans around objects and changes direction once it gets to 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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It boosts suction power by 5X when it finds highly concentrated dirt.

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Has a HEPA Filtration system which traps and removes dust from the air in your room.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

The SPOT CLEANING mode will detect highly concentrated dirt in an area and spin the robot many times in that area to thoroughly pick up dirt.

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can create cleaning schedules for a few days. Press buttons on the control panel found at the top of the robot.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

9.3cm height – Not too low but it can still clean under furniture raised above 9.3cm off the ground.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 870
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 870
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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Roomba will stop working when the bin is full. This is an indicator that most Roomba Robots use.

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Comes with 1 virtual wall which you can in a room where you don’t want the robot to go.

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 870
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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

8.38 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

iRobot Roomba 870

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• HEPA Filtration system • Can be scheduled for some days • Has a Virtual Wall • Strong suction power • Concentrated or spot cleaning • Cleans from room to room • Automatically docks to recharge battery

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 870
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Not compatible with Amazon Alexa • Does not Mop and Sweep at the same time • Does not empty its self • No SmartPhone App • Does not have a map or plan its routes.

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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