CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 890 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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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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6.6
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 890

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 890

Reasons why we like it:

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 890 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

969 Sq.ft – Ideal for medium rooms

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

1000 Pa – Not as powerful as I expected.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
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

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

120 Minutes – So far the best charging time.

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Able to clean all floor types such as; tiles, hardwood, laminate, linoleum and low pile 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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, it automatically goes back to the charging station for recharging 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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

68 db - makes some little noise

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
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

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can create cleaning schedule for a full week.

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 890

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 890
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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
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.

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13 x 13 x 3.6 in

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

8.4 lbs

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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 890
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

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

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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