iRobot Roomba 780

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May, 2020

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2284 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. Comments about the design and size are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good opinions, whereas many are less positive 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 94/100 = 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 128 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. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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

May, 2020

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Amazon.com review summary for iRobot Roomba 780

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1009 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. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical views about the reliability.

usability, price, size, design

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

May, 2020

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. People really like the usability, but there are some less positive views about the reliability.

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

May, 2020

Expert review by : Angela Moscaritolo (pcmag.com)

iRobot Roomba 675 Review

Rarely gets stuck ; Supports app and voice control ; Allows for scheduled cleanings ; Automatically adjusts to different floor surfaces ; Detects and focuses on heavily-soiled areas

Loud ; Doesn’t always automatically return to its base station when finished ; Missed some debris on carpeting in testing

The Roomba 675 is Robot's least expensive robot vacuum with Wi-Fi connectivity, giving you app control, scheduling, and voice support in addition to excellent cleaning capabilities.

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com)

Finally! A Wi-Fi Roomba vacuum I can almost afford

iRobot adds a new connected robot vacuum to its lineup that's actually kind of affordable.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Aimee Baldridge (cnet.com)

Performance

iRobot Roomba Discovery

Picks up superficial household debris well; gets itself out of tight corners; included Virtual Walls let you define vacuuming area; returns to charging dock independently.

Works slowly; misses some spots; no attachments or stair-cleaning capability; occasionally gets stuck.

This robotic vacuum cleaner uses minesweeping technology to do a slow and not entirely thorough job of cleaning floors without your assistance.

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by : David Wise Austin Palmer change comparison (techgearlab.com)

iRobot Roomba 690 Review

Overall, we felt that the Roomba 690 somewhat fell through the cracks compared to the rest of the group. It is a little too pricey for its poor performance...

All in all, we would find it hard to recommend the . If you are shopping on a tight budget, then there are less expensive models that you should consider or if you are willing to pay a little bit more, it is well worth it to spend a bit more and get a...

Jun, 2018

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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 : Dave Jansen (goodgearguide.com.au)

iRobot Roomba

When we heard about the iRobot Roomba we instinctively looked to the skies to see if people were flying around on jetpacks or if hover cars were whizzing by. Apparently, the future is not quite here but the Roomba is, at the very least, a little...

Smart machine, good clean, not too loud ;

A little temperamental at times, not deep enough clean ;

As a side note, the Roomba is soon going to be getting a friend. Scooba is on its way to our shores mid next year, we are told, and is another robotic cleaning system but this time it will wash and dry your kitchen floors. We will keep a close eye on...

Nov, 2005

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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