Testseek.co.uk have collected 103 expert reviews of the iRobot Roomba 980 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for iRobot Roomba 980.
December 2015
(82%)
103 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
1573 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100103
The editors liked
IRobot gives its $900 Roomba 980 a brain power boost with a lithium ion battery
Additional sensors
A camera
And Wi-Fi and app connectivity on Android and iOS devices
Excellent app
Surprising suction
Not afraid of cliffs - or more likely
Stairs
Powerful cleaning performance
Easy-to-use scheduling and cleaning settings
Voice assistant compatible
Self
Navigating
Charging
Two
Hour battery
Environment mapping
App connectivity
Easy to use
Good for pet hair
App controlled
Good mapping capabilities
The editors didn't like
It didn't perform as well as the $700 Roomba 880 we reviewed in 2013. We also want to see features like a remaining battery life readout
Push alerts and third-party integrations added to the iRobot Home app
Abstract: Forming the central unit of this product is the Roomba 980 robot. Circular in shape, just like every vacuuming robot I have seen, the Roomba robot has a diameter of 355mm and a height of 110mm including the heavy-tyred pair of wheels. Decked out predomina...
It'd be unfair to write off the Roomba 980 entirely. Between the seriously powerful suction, the HEPA filter, and the strong two-hour battery this is one of the best robot vacuums around for sheer cleaning - except in the corners where the round design wo...
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 effect...
Abstract: But with some costing almost a thousand pounds, it’s worth knowing exactly what you’re getting before you buy.Was £329, now £215.99 – Buy now from AmazonWhile this isn't quite as swish as the iRobot Roomba 980 recommended below, it is a very good buy – es...
As expensive as it is, there's no denying that iRobot's Roomba 980 is a gloriously advanced automated vacuum. With its environment mapping and self navigation, the latest Roomba never ceases to impress – watching it automatically guide itself back to its...
Abstract: The idea of a robotic vacuum cleaner is awesome: imagine never having to vacuum again. Also see: Best Gadget Deals In reality we're not yet at the stage where we can leave all the cleaning to robots, since they're not able to take themselves up the stai...
Undeniably pricey, the iRobot Roomba 980 is nevertheless a fantastic automated vacuum that packs terrific smart functionality with a number of high tech features...
Excellent app, Surprising suction, Not afraid of cliffs - or more likely, stairs
Can't cut into corners, Shaken up by shag pile rugs
As far as robot vacuums go, the Roomba 980 is excellent. It cleans fairly thoroughly, looks great, doesn't make too much noise, and is super-simple to use. Suction or sense of direction might not quite match Dyson's all-seeing 360 Eye, but it comes very c...
Published: 2016-05-27, Author: Jonathan , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: The iRobot Roomba 980 (MSRP $899.99) is the newest flagship robot vacuum from the company that first put robotic servants in American homes.Unlike its predecessors, the 980 has the connectivity, battery life, and navigational skills to jet from room to ro...
Easy to use, Good for pet hair, App controlled, Good mapping capabilities
App doesn't have a ton of features, Imperfect cleaning, Loud, Expensive
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