iRobot Roomba 780

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Jun, 2023

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2155 reviews of iRobot Roomba 780. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and size. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical 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 780 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for iRobot Roomba 780

alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 780 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. The price and usability also get good views, whereas many are critical about the reliability.

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

Jun, 2023

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for iRobot Roomba 780

alaTest has collected and analyzed 949 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 780 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. People really like the design and size. The price and usability also get good views, but many are critical about the reliability.

usability, price, size, design

reliability

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

Jun, 2023

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for iRobot Roomba 780

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of iRobot Roomba 780 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the usability, but many are critical about the reliability.

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

Jun, 2023

Expert review by : Angela Moscaritolo (pcmag.com)

iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Review

Vacuums and mops ; Retractable mop prevents carpet wetting ; Excellent obstacle avoidance ; Pet waste-avoidance guarantee ; Auto-empty base ; Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands ; Supports virtual Keep Out, No Mop, and Clean...

One unit malfunctioned in testing ; Mop tank requires manual refilling each time ; Scrubs less than some competitors

The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum with a retractable mop, allowing it to suction debris and remove grime in a single run without wetting carpets.

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Adriana Lee (technobuffalo.com)

iRobot Cleaning Crew: Final Thoughts on Roomba 780, Scooba 230, Scooba 390 (Part 4 of 4)

I have to admit that I'm a victim of modern-day cynicism: In the beginning, I was certain that these three bots would be overpriced toys that could only do a negligible amount of cleaning, and I was almost positive they'd run into obstacles or other...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Adriana Lee (technobuffalo.com)

iRobot Cleaning Crew: Roomba 780 Robotic Vacuum (Part 1 of 4)

The thought of futuristic home care is pretty exciting. Nothing would impact our day-to-day lives more than having a clean, well-kept sanctuary, and if technology can let us have that with very minimal maintenance, that's a reason to cheer. Anyone…

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Ali Heriyanto (chipchick.com)

iRobot 700 Series, Roomba 780 Review

It has been a few years since iRobot released new models of their prestigious Roomba series vacuum cleaning robots. Well 2011 not only brings one, but three different Roomba's in the all new 700 series. The Roomba 700 series was first announced late...

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 –...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Gordon Kelly (trustedreviews.com)

iRobot Roomba 780

The first robot vacuum to truly deserve its title? Yes indeed.

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

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iRobot Roomba 780 review

The iRobot Roomba 780 is the maker's latest futuristic robot cleaner

Dust busting abilities ; Tenacious cleaning ; Reaches unsightly areas

Price ; Issues with loose rugs ; Slightly loud

Dec, 2011

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iRobot Roomba 780 review

The Roomba 780 is the top of iRobot's current range of robot vacuum cleaners, and it has a number of features to keep your rooms clean with the minimum of fuss.

A fantastic robot vacuum for clean freaks and owners of large homes

Nov, 2011

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Reddot design award winner 2010!

Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

iRobot Roomba 780 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

Thanks to its pioneering functionality, Roomba 780 comes up to the expectations of sophisticated users.

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Expert review by : Leah Stodart (mashable.com)

The Roomba Combo j7+ is pretty good at cleaning and really good at not eating phone chargers

iRobot took forever to release a true robot-mop combo — and now, there's plenty of competition. Was it worth the wait?

Frequently on sale for under $900 ; Almost never gets lost or stuck ; Really does avoid phone chargers ; Doesn't get carpet or rugs wet ; Self-empty dock is quite compact ; Quieter than s9+, especially on carpet

The Roomba j7+ will probably get stuck less than any other robot vacuum on the market. The mopping aspect of the Combo j7+ isn't the most intense scrub you'll find, but overall satisfactory cleaning and little need for human intervention make it a...

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Matt Warman (telegraph.co.uk)

iRobot Roomba 780 review

The Roomba is a robotic vacuum cleaner that's no gimmick, says Matt Warman.

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...

May, 2012

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