We will compare iRobot Roomba 780 and 581 in this post and list the difference between these 2 Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners. Hope the info can help you make an informed purchase.
iRobot Roomba 581 vs 780
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Control Panel:
Roomba 780 features touchpad controls whereas the iRobot Roomba 581 uses physical buttons.
Filter:
The Roomba 780 features dual HEPA filters to trap dust and small particles.
Roomba 581 uses standard filter.
The Roomba 780 comes with an extra set of HEPA filters ( 2 filters ).
Roomba 581 comes with 1 additional standard filter.
Full Bin Indicator:
The Roomba 780 has full bin indicator whereas Roomba 581 doesn’t.
Control Tool:
They both have control kits that allow you to control Roomba around your room.
Roomba 780 comes with an infrared remote control.
The Roomba 581 comes with a Wireless Command Center.
Quantity of Virtual Wall Lighthouses:
Roomba 780 comes with 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses
Roomba 581 comes with 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses
Persistent Pass Cleaning Pattern:
Roomba 780 features the Persistent Pass Cleaning that uses a back-and-forth cleaning motion that mimics the way you vacuum whereas 581 doesn’t.
Bin:
The Roomba 780 comes with AeroVac Series 2 bin while Roomba 581 comes with original vacuum cleaning bin. There are Aerovac upgrade kit available, you can order the kit for the Roomba 500 Series.
The Aerovac bin helps optimizing airflow to pull hair, dirt and debris off the Roomba’s brushes, and guide them into the back of the bin.
Quantity of Brush Cleaning Tool:
The Roomba 780 comes with 2 brush cleaning tools (one round & one flat) .
Roomba 581 comes with only 1 round brush cleaning tool.
Battery Life: Roomba 780 delivers longer battery life.
iRobot Roomba 780 battery life is about 4 hours on a full charge.
Roomba 581: 2 hours ?
Price: Roomba 581 is cheaper.
iRobot Roomba 780 price is $599.99 at iRobot.com when we write this post.
iRobot Roomba 581 price is $549.99 at iRobot.com, if you search some online stores, you can find lower price.
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