CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 890 VS. iLife A7

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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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7.4
Runners Up:

iLife A7

Reasons to buy iLife A7 :

  • button icon Dual Roller Brushes for Hard Floor and Thin Carpets
  • button icon Can be controlled with a Smartphone
  • button icon Low profile design
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning with a SPOT MODE
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iLife A7

  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 890

  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons why we like it:

  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • FULL BIN INDICATOR
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 890 VS. iLife A7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

With a height of 9.14 cm - this robot can clean under furniture which is above 9.14 cm off the ground.

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm - With this low profile design, it can go to places most robots can't reach. But if the furniture is lower than 7.6 cm, the robot might fail to clean under it.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

Yes

Small – Medium Rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

Yes

1000 Pa – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

Features a High-Efficiency Filter that captures 99% of allergens, dust and pet hair - making your room cleaner.

Yes

If you have pets, opt for the Max Mode - the robot's suction power will be boosted so it will clean deeper than the usual thus capture and remove pet hair from a carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
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.

Yes

It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

60 minutes – does not keep power for long. It will always go back to the charging dock when vacuuming a large room.

Yes

150 minutes of runtime

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

Yes

300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile carpets.

Yes

Choose from 5 cleaning modes to get the best result on any hard floor or carpet. These include; Auto mode, Spot Mode, Edge Mode, Path Mode and Max Mode.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging so that it is ready for next usage.

Yes

You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

Its strong sensors will detect objects on the floor and stairs thus preventing Roomba 890 from falling off stairs & cliffs.

Yes

Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

Yes

68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
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.

Yes

Features a High Efficiency Filter which captures and removes pollutants and dust from the air you breathe as the robot vacuums your room. So you room will be left clean both on the floor and in the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

Yes

While in the Path Mode, iLife A7 moves in a systematic back-and-forth covering more areas and cleaning your room thoroughly. When it is set in the Vacuum Mode, the robot divides the whole area into small squares thus making it easy to clean a busy place.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
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.

Yes

The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

iLife A7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

You can control it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

Install the iRobot mobile app and be in position to create cleaning schedules and also monitor cleaned areas.

Yes

Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

Yes

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

iRobot Roomba 890

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

Yes

It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

Yes

2600 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

600 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
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.

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

Comes with dual mode virtual wall barrier which keeps the robot in one room and stops it from going to other rooms.

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

Yes

13 x 13 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

8.4 lbs

Yes

5.5 pounds

iRobot Roomba 890

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

• It Cleans Effectively • It Cleans Under Furniture • It Is Very Easy To Use • Hassle Free Operation • Works with Amazon Alexa • HEPA Filter

Yes

• Good battery life - 150 minutes of runtime • It has a strong suction power • You can control the robot with a Smartphone App • Big dustbin capacity • You can create cleaning schedule • Great at cleaning corners and wall edges due to the edge mode • Concentrated cleaning in areas with lots of dirt • Affordable

CONS

iRobot Roomba 890
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported

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