iRobot Roomba 790

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 141 reviews of iRobot Roomba 790. 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 really like the size and design, but there are some critical views about 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 790 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 114 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 790 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and size. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some less positive comments about the reliability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Katie Pilkington (cnet.com)

The charming, low-maintenance Roomba 790

iRobot's flagship vacuum bot is no light purchase, but it met most of our expectations.

The charming Roomba 790 cleans your home reasonably well, requiring little human intervention past programming and dustbin emptying.

Its navigational decision making sometimes results in longer cleaning cycles than you might want, and at $699 the Roomba 790 much more than some alternatives.

If price-point isn’t a factor and you’re looking for a robot vacuum to help you maintain multiple flooring types in your home, the Roomba 790 is an effective, low-maintenance purchase.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Katie Pilkington (cnet.com)

iRobot Roomba 790 review

Introduction If you're going to let a semi-autonomous machine clean your floors, you'll want to enjoy living with it. With a retail price of $699, the iRobot Roomba 790 is the second most expensive of the robot vacuum cleaners we've reviewed so far....

The charming Roomba 790 cleans your home reasonably well, requiring little human intervention past programming and dustbin emptying.

Its navigational decision making sometimes results in longer cleaning cycles than you might want, and at $699 the Roomba 790 much more than some alternatives.

If price-point isn’t a factor and you’re looking for a robot vacuum to help you maintain multiple flooring types in your home, the Roomba 790 is an effective, low-maintenance purchase.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Roberto Baldwin (wired.com)

Review: iRobot Roomba 790

The Roomba utility robot has been sweeping our floors for 10 years, and while the basic task it performs has remained the same, the famous...

The vacuuming power of the latest Roomba surpasses its predecessors. The virtual lighthouse beacons keep the robot in the high-traffic rooms, or keep them out of forbidden zones. Too small to harm its human owners during a robot uprising

Expensive for a second vacuum for all but the most ardent Roomba fans. I still can’t get my cat to sit on it while it cleans the house

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

iRobot Roomba 790 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

The Roomba 790 is even pricier than some of the best traditional vacuums on the market, but if you're as concerned about cleanliness as much as you hate to clean, consider it money well spent.

Effective cleaning capability. Easy to use and clean up. Wireless Command Center allows you to control the Roomba from another room.

Very expensive. Can get tripped up on wires.

The Command Center has five primary functions. Most importantly, it allows you to initiate cleaning just by pressing the Clean button, so you can start up your Roomba no matter what room you're in. You can also use it to schedule cleaning, send the...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

iRobot Roomba New & Improved to get the Job Done!

iRobot Roomba is much more improved and has better suctions to provide a quality vacuum for low traffic areas. It is much improved from the initial models that basically had little to no suction. Don't throw your Dyson away just yet but they are...

Jan, 2014

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