iRobot Roomba 780

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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. Comments about the design and size are overall positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but 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 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 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. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good views, but many are critical about the reliability.

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

Dec, 2024

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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 are impressed by the design and size. The price and usability also get good opinions, whereas there are some critical views about the reliability.

usability, price, size, design

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

Dec, 2024

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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 there are some less positive opinions about the reliability.

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

Dec, 2024

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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Expert review by : Ruth Hamilton (techradar.com)

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum review

A cheap and cheerful robot vacuum and mop that's good at the basics

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...

Nov, 2024

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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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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 : 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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Expert review by : Nigel Whitfield (reghardware.co.uk)

iRobot Roomba 780 automated vacuum cleaner

Review The Roomba is the most widely known of the robot cleaners, and with competition mounting, the company, iRobot, has not been sitting on its laurels. The Roomba 780 is the latest model, and boasts a larger collecting bin, built in scheduling and...

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...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Gerald Lynch (techdigest.tv)

REVIEW: iRobot Roomba 780 robot vacuum cleaner

The future promised a lot, and while robot butlers and hovercars are still pipe-dreams, robot vacuum cleaners are very much a reality. Hot on the heels of its IFA 2011 unveiling, Tech Digest got to spend some quality time with our very own clean-freak...

It's a bit of a stretch to call a vacuum cleaner fun, but we have to admit the iRobot Roomba 780 did raise a fair few smiles. From its charming robot voice and nifty touch-sensitive control panel to its ability to drag stubborn cat fur out of our...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Andrew Gebhart (pcmag.com)

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + Auto Wash Dock Review

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.

Nov, 2024

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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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