iRobot Roomba 780

usability, price, design, size

reliability

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

usability, price, size, design

reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

usability

reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Avoids obstacles well ; Washes and dries its own mop pad

Unimpressive suction performance for the price ; Less scrubbing power than competitors ; Mediocre self-cleaning capabilities

The Roomba Combo 10 Max + Auto Wash Dock can wash and dry its own mop pad, but it lags behind other high-end robot floor cleaners in vacuuming and scrubbing.

Improved battery life, bumper is softer on walls, touchpanel on 780 model is a neat feature even if it tags more on to the price, HEPA filter, remote control, and larger dirt bin. Between both the iAdapt and the Persistent Pass Cleaning Pattern...

Pricey and cleanup is still a bit time consuming especially if you have long hair

The Roomba 780 is a robotic workhorse. I really put it through its paces, to see if it overcame some of my past gripes I had with the Roomba 562. This newer generation seems like it floats on air around your home and it will get every piece of dirt –...

Excellent navigation system ; Good cleaning across all surfaces ; Simple scheduling system ; Doesn't damage objects it passes over ; Quieter than rivals

You will still need to vacuum occasionally ; Can bump doors, locking itself in rooms ; Expensive solution to a simple task

Super-affordable ; Good suction for the price ; Very decent mopping ; Well built, thoughtful design ; Very compact dock ; Low profile to get under furniture

Minimal customization options ; Erratic navigation and behavior ; No auto-empty base option ; Mopping areas must be sectioned off

The very basic, budget-friendly Roomba Combo Essential delivers good suction and even better mopping capabilities for a very affordable price. You're limited in terms of customization options, and what you can control remotely; but if you have a small...

Dust busting abilities ; Tenacious cleaning ; Reaches unsightly areas

Price ; Issues with loose rugs ; Slightly loud

The key question, then, is whether a Roomba is worth the money. Assuming (unkindly) that it lasts just two years and costs £300 more than its manual equivalent, then if you do a half an hour’s vacuuming a week, then it equates to roughly a £6 charge...

It’s quieter than the competition, and does a pretty good job; the addition of HEPA filters is welcome, as are iRobot’s claims to have improved battery longevity by 50 per cent. But like all robot cleaners, for a really deep clean, you'll still need a...