iRobot Roomba 980

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1034 reviews of iRobot Roomba 980. 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 really like the design. The size also gets good feedback, whereas many are negative about the reliability. Views are divided on the price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 980 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, 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 usability, but some have doubts about the reliability and price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for iRobot Roomba 980

alaTest has collected and analyzed 475 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 980 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and size. The price and usability also get good opinions, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for iRobot Roomba 980

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 980 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the size and design are generally positive. The price and usability also get good comments. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Roomba 980 review: iRobot's best vacuum yet, but too pricey for most

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's best robot vacuum yet, but it's way too expensive for most people to stomach.

Camera and location sensors make it far more intelligent ; Cleans better than any other Roomba ; App lets you schedule it remotely

Too expensive ; Still needs to be charged constantly

There's no doubt that the Roomba 980 is iRobot's best vacuum yet. It's no longer just a dumb bot bouncing against the walls; it's like a military weapon with a mission to seek out and eliminate dirty floors. (Don't forget iRobot builds plenty of...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Jenny McGrath (digitaltrends.com)

iRobot Roomba 980 review

Firing up your robot vacuum away from home makes a novel party trick, but the Roomba 980 isn't worth its $200 premium without more robust control.

The Roomba 980 improves upon its predecessor in a number of ways. Its mapping technology is better, it definitely picks up more pet hair, and you can start it remotely. However, it’s also $200 more, and the last feature just isn’t enough yet. Sure, you...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)

iRobot Roomba 980

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's best robotic vacuum yet, adding Wi-Fi and app control for even easier home cleaning, but the price for convenience is higher than ever.

Powerful. Good on rugs. Wi-Fi-enabled.

Very expensive. Noisy.

Performance and Conclusions The Roomba 980 uses several built-in sensors to build a map of your home as it cleans. It goes boldly forth, bumping into things until it learns the lay of the land. The more it cleans, the more it learns to keep track of...

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Florence Ion (tomsguide.com)

iRobot Roomba 980 Review: This Expensive Robot Vacuum Sucks

Save yourself some money and get the better Samsung Powerbot R7070 instead. The Roomba 980 has a lot of bells and whistles, but it doesn't clean as well as it should and it gets quite loud.

Extremely user-friendly companion app ; Very good at finding its way back to its charging station ; Comes with HEPA filters to grab errant dust particles

Often piercingly loud ; Circular shape hinders vacuum from thoroughly cleaning corners ; Not the best for pet owners looking to clean up fur

The Roomba 980 is a dutiful helper around the house, but its trouble with pet hair and its high price should convince you to look elsewhere.

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Jason Anderson (gstylemag.com)

Roomba 980 Review: The Pinnacle of iRobot’s Lineup!

I thought I'd take a break for a minute while I still sort out my next piece for the Building a Smart Home Series, and talk about something in my house that is both smart & practical. I've been using for the last couple months the Roomba 980 robot...

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Jonathan Chan (reviewed.com)

iRobot Roomba 980 Robot Vacuum Review

You can control this Roomba even if you're not home.

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Camden Krupala (neowin.net)

iRobot Roomba 980 review: A Wi-Fi connected, sensor packed, dust busting monster

Does a robotic vacuum have what it take to actually save you from your weekly chores? We go hands-on and review iRobot's 980, its new camera and Wifi equipped robotic vacuum cleaner, to find out.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Stephen Lambrechts (techradar.com)

iRobot Roomba 980 review

Do androids dream of electric sweep?

Self-navigating ; Self-charging ; Two-hour battery ; Environment mapping ; App connectivity

Sluggish app control ; Struggles over cables

Undeniably pricey, the iRobot Roomba 980 is nevertheless a fantastic automated vacuum that packs terrific smart functionality with a number of high tech features. As expensive as it is, there’s no denying that iRobot’s Roomba 980 is a gloriously...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Adrian Willings (pocket-lint.com)

iRobot Roomba 980 robot vacuum review: The Alexa and Google Home compatible cleaning bot

The iRobot Roomba 980 is one of the more powerful bots we've tested. There are a few niggles, but for the most part this is one spectacular cleaner

Powerful cleaning performance ; Easy-to-use scheduling and cleaning settings ; Voice assistant compatible

App can be unreliable ; Gets stuck more than other bots we've tested ; Quite loud ; Blows a lot of air as it cleans

The iRobot Roomba 980 is one of the more powerful bots that we've tested. Regimented automated cleaning is impressive and this robot cleans well on a variety of surfaces - adjusting suction when it needs to - allowing it to deliver an efficient and...

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)