We will show you some difference between iRobot Roomba 610 and 780.
Roomba 610 vs 780
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* Control Panel:
The 780 uses Touchpad Control to control while the 610 uses Buttons.
* Debris Sensing
The 780 features Dirt Detect Series 2 the 610 features Dirt Detect to find dirty areas. The series 2 uses both acoustic and optical sensors while the series 1 only uses acoustic sensors.
* Control Tool
The 780 includes a remote control that allows you to control the Roomba without touching the robot, whereas the 610 has none.
* Full Bin Indicator:
The 780 includes a full bin indicator which the 610 does not have, the indicator lets you know when to empty the dust bin.
* Carrying Handle
The 610 has no carrying handle, while the 780 includes a recessed carrying handle.
* Warranty
The iRobot Roomba 610 Professional Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot carry a 2-year limited warranty for parts, one-year warranty for battery; the 780 carries a 1-year limited warranty for parts, 6 month warranty for battery.
* Bin Type and Amount of Bins
The 610 comes equipped with 2 interchangeable bins: a high capacity sweeper bin and a vacuuming debris bin, whereas the 780 includes the AeroVac Series 2 Bin which uses a strong vacuum to pull debris and hair off brushes into the dust bin, the bin improves dirt and hair packing efficiency, dramatically reduce the time and effort on cleaning the brushes. And AeroVac Series
2 Bin also holds more than standard bin.
* Advanced Cleaning Head
The 780 features the Advanced Cleaning Head that has greater ability of picking up pet hair, debris, and more.
* Persistent Pass Cleaning
The 780 features the Persistent Pass Cleaning pattern to spend more time vacuuming areas where it finds it’s dirtier.
* Filter Type:
The 610 includes standard filter while the 780 features Dual HEPA Air Filters that traps particles as tiny as 0.3 microns, thus make the robot eject fresher air.
* Extended-Life Power Management
The 780 includes the Extended-Life Power Management which helps extend battery life.
Similarities:
* Has on-board scheduling functionality that allows you to preset the vacuuming time.
* Includes Virtual Wall Lighthouses.
* Automatically adjust between carpeting and hard surfaces like wood floors .
* Return to home base to dock and recharge automatically.
* Light-Touch Bumpers.
* iAdapt Cleaning Technology helps robot thoroughly clean the floors.
* Cliff detection sensors to avoid drop-offs.
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