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iRobot Roomba 581
alaTest has collected and analyzed 673 reviews of iRobot Roomba 581. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The size is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the price. Views are divided on the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the iRobot Roomba 581 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for iRobot Roomba 581
alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 581 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability. The size is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the price.
usability, size, reliability
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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for iRobot Roomba 581
alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 581 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.
usability, size
reliability
69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (epinions.com)
A Perfect Addition for Someone who has Everything
Roomba 581 The iRobot Roomba®581 Vacuum Cleaning Robot is a cute addition to a home's housecleaning toolkit. While he would never be confused with Rosie from The Jetson's, he has enough of a personality to lead us to refer to him with a personal...
Fun
Does not replace vacuuming, only supplements it
For folks with older kids who like to keep the house clean, this is a fun way to help accomplish that goal.
Nov, 2012
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
iRobot Roomba 581
This is a fantastic product! works incredibly well. I just ordered the Scooba to go with it!
Lighthouses aren't great, they act as virtual walls pretty much. But without them, it cleans the whole ground floor of my house, finding it's way around really well.
Aug, 2012
Consumer review (mumsnet.com)
Roomba 581 - Irobot
Every mum needs one of these. If you don't have time to clean, or like me you are just too lazy this is the answer to your prayers, and it does lino, laminate, tiles and carpets. (You can even buy one that washes floors too - thats my next christmas...
Mar, 2011
Consumer review (mumsnet.com)
Roomba 581 - Irobot
What a complete god send of a product! I first saw a roomba when I went to view a logcabin with my family. We took the plunge and bought the top of range model (581) he's great, we call him Robby and now on alternating days he vacuums my lounge and...
Jul, 2010
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