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iRobot Roomba 980
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. People are impressed by the design. The size is also mentioned favorably. Views are divided on the price. Some have doubts 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 980 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for iRobot Roomba 980
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. Many are less positive about the reliability and price.
usability
price, reliability
100% 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 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 feedback, whereas many are critical about the reliability.
usability, price, size, design
reliability
90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good reviews, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.
usability, price, design, size
76% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by (engadget.com)
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
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
Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)
iRobot Roomba 980 Review
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
iRobot Roomba 980
The iRobot Roomba 980 is one of the most powerful robot vacuums we've ever tested, but its smart features are lagging behind.
Jul, 2019
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