iRobot Roomba 581

673 reviews

Apr, 2024

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reliability (2)

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price (4)

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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. People are impressed by the design and size. There are some mixed views about the reliability. Many are critical about the price.

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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. Reviewers really like the reliability. The size also gets good feedback. Some have doubts about the price.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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. People are impressed by the size and usability, but there are some less positive views about the reliability.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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

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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

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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

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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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