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iRobot Roomba 880 vs 780 what’s the difference?

The major difference between the iRobot Roomba 880 and 780 robotic vacuum is the cleaning system.

According to the info from irobot.com, the Roomba 880 cleans floor up to 50% better than the previous Roomba models due to its AeroForce Performance Cleaning System that use Tangle-Free AeroForce Extractors, Airflow Accelerator, and High-Efficiency Vacuum which produces greater air power than previous models.

The Roomba 880 feature Tangle-Free AeroForce Extractors – dual, counter-rotating, rubbery, brushless.
The brushless design prevents the tangles and jams of hair, makes maintenance as hassle free as possible.
You can see the extractors below:

Whereas the Roomba 780 use 1 bristle brush and 1 flexible beater brush to pick up pet hair, debris, allergens, dirt and more.
Roomba 780 brushes:

Battery:
The Roomba 880 use iRobot XLife Battery that claims to deliver twice as many cleaning cycles as Roomba 780 battery.

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iRobot Roomba 880 vs 780

 iRobot Roomba 880iRobot Roomba 780
Official List Price (02-14-2014)$699.99$599.99
AeroForce™ Performance Cleaning SystemYesNo
Tangle-Free AeroForce™ ExtractorsYesNo
Control PanelButtonsTouchpad
HEPA FilterYesYes
Dirt Detect™ Series 2YesYes
Room-to-Room NavigationYesYes
iAdapt® Responsive Navigation TechnologyYesYes
Self Docks And RechargesYesYes
On-Board SchedulingYesYes
Self-Adjusting Cleaning HeadYesYes
Full Bin IndicatorYesYes
Edge-CleaningYesYes
Persistent Pass CleaningYesYes
Spot Clean ModeYesYes
Warranty1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Robot, 6-Month Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Battery 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Robot, 6-Month Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Battery
Carrying HandleYesYes
Dimensions13.9 inches in diameter, 3.6 inches in height13.9 inches in diameter, 3.6 inches in height
Weight8.4 lbs8.4 lbs
OriginChinaChina
ColorGrey / BlackGrey / Black
Official Linkhttp://store.irobot.com/product/index.jsp?productId=28516906http://store.irobot.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11305111
Power ManagementYesYes

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iRobot Scooba 330 vs 390 what’s the difference?

iRobot Scooba 390 Automatic Floor CleanerScooba 390 vs Scooba 330iRobot Scooba 330 Automatic Floor Washing Machine
images from manufacturer

The Scooba 390 is the lastest Scooba model, it has some difference compared to previous versions.
The customer service of iRobot say that the tubing of the Scooba 390 does not get clogged as easily as previous models.

* Battery Life:
With the extended Life Power Management, the Scooba 390 is able to run longer than the Scooba 330.

* Convenience:
For added convenience, the parts of the 390 that need to be maintained or cleaned are in orange and grey.

* Area Coverage:
The Scooba 390 is for cleaning a larger area.
The Scooba 330 is able to clean 250 square ft whereas the Scooba 390 cleans up to 850 square ft per battery charge.
With a full tank, the 330 can clean 250 square ft whereas the 390 cleans up to 425 square feet.

* Noise Level:
The Scooba 330 is noisier than the 390.

* Moving Speed:
The Scooba 330 is moving slower than the Scooba 390.

* Color:
The color of the Scooba 390 looks like iron grey whereas the Scooba 330 is in blue.

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iRobot Scooba 390 vs 230, what’s the difference?

iRobot Scooba 230 Floor Washing RobotScooba 230 vs 390Scooba 390 Automatic Sweeper, Mopper, Floor Washing Machine
images from manufacturer

Cleaning Stages:
The 230 only includes a 3 stage cleaning system, you have to sweep the floor before using it. Whereas the 390 has 4 stage cleaning, so no sweeping required.
The Scooba 230 3 stage cleaning system: (1) Wash, (2) Scrub, (3) Squeegee vacuums up.
The Scooba 390 4-stage Cleaning system: (1) Vacuums, (2) Applies cleaning solution, (3) Scrubs, (4) Squeegee vacuums up.

Floor Coverage:
The 390 covers large areas up to 425 square ft. per cycle.
The 230 covers small areas up to 150 square ft. per cycle.

Approved Cleaning Solutions:
The Scooba 390 works with Scooba Hard Floor Cleaner, Natural Enzyme Formula, water or water and vinegar
The Scooba 230 works with Scooba Hard Floor Cleaner, Natural Enzyme Formula, regular tap water

Price: The Scooba 230 is much cheaper.
Scooba 390: $499.99 at irobot.com
Scooba 230: $279.99 at irobot.com, price of the 230 with essentials kit is $299.99.

Size: The Scooba 390 is larger.
Dimensions of the 390: 14.8 inches in diameter, 3.6 inches in height
Dimensions of the 230: 6.5 inches in diameter, 3.5 inches in height

Weight: The Scooba 390 is much heavier.
Scoomba 390 weighs 8.6 lbs.
The 230 weighs 3 pounds.

Buy the Scooba 390 if you need a more advanced robot that can clean a larger areas.

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iRobot Roomba 650 vs 660 what’s the difference?

iRobot Roomba 660 Robotic Vacuum CleanerRoomba 660 vs 650iRobot Roomba 650
images from manufacturer

Seems they are the same robot except for the color and the accessories they include.

* Color:
From the above pictures, you can see that the 650 is black, while the 660 is olive.

* Accessories:
The Roomba 660 comes with more additional accessories.
The 650 only comes with 1 extra AeroVac filter (the product description on some online stores state the 650 also comes with brush cleaning tool, but some do not say it has the brush cleaning tool), whereas the Roomba 660 comes with 4 extra AeroVac filters, 1 extra bristle brush, 1 extra beater brush, 2 additional side brushes, and brush cleaning tool.

Otherwise, they are the same.

They both come with Virtual Wall, but does not includes the Lighthouse;
carry 1-Year limited warranty on Robot, and 6-month limited warranty on battery;
feature 3-stage cleaning system and iAdapt Responsive Cleaning Technology;
have onboard scheduling functionality that you can set it to run automatically up to 7 times per week;
features the Dirt Detect Technology to locate dirtier spots;
return to the home base automatically to dock and recharge;
automatically adjust between different types of floor surfaces;
include Soft-Touch Bumper;
include cliff detection sensors to avoid drop-offs.

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iRobot Roomba 780 vs 660 what’s the difference?

iRobot Roomba 660 Robotic Vacuum CleanerRoomba 660 vs 780iRobot Roomba 780
images from manufacturer

Price:
The Roomba 660 is cheaper than the 780.

Control Panel:
Roomba 780 includes Touchpad controls while the 660 uses buttons.

Virtual Wall vs. Virtual Wall Lighthouses:
Roomba 660 comes with 1 auto Virtual Wall whereas the Roomba 780 includes 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses.
The virtual wall lighthouse has a ability to navigate the Roomba from room to room while the virtual wall doesn’t have.

Control Kit:
The Roomba 780 comes with an infrared remote control which lets user to control Roomba around the room, whereas the 660 doesn’t comes with the romote control.

Bin Type:
The Roomba 780 includes AeroVac Series 2 bin while Roomba 660 includes AeroVac bin.

Full Bin Indicator:
The Roomba 660 does not comes with a full bin indicator which the Roomba 780 includes.

Filter:
Roomba 660 uses AeroVac filter whereas the 780 features Dual HEPA filters to capture tiny particles and output fresher air.

Dirt Sensing:
The 660 features the Dirt Detect Technology while the 780 features Dirt Detect Series 2 to locate dirtier spots.

Persistent Pass Cleaning Pattern:
Roomba 780 includes the Persistent Pass Cleaning which uses a back-and-forth cleaning motion to clean dirty spots whereas the 660 doesn’t feature this.

Performance:
iRobot claim that the 780 pick up mess better than the 660.

    Simlarities:

  • Include iAdapt Responsive Cleaning Technology to clean your home thoroughly.
  • Both have on-board scheduling that lets you schedule them to vacuum whenever you want them to run.
  • Return to the home base automatically to dock and recharge.
  • Automatically adjust between different floor surfaces.
  • Include Soft-Touch Bumper to protect your home items.
  • Include cliff detection sensors to avoid drop-offs.

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