CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 980 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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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 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 980 VS. iRobot Roomba 880

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

Yes

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

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

Yes

1000 Pa – better suction power than most robots

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

Yes

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

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

Yes

60 minutes when charged fully for 120 minutes

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 minutes

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both 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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

Yes

Makes very little noise – it’s not that disturbing

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

Yes

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

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

No

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

No

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

Yes

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

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

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

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
No

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific 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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 in

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

8.7 pounds

Yes

8.4 lbs

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

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 980
iRobot Roomba 880
Yes

• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs

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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