Name: iRobot Roomba 860
Brand: iRobot
SKU: 7a7237fa-7eb9-4aed-9ef2-40da2ba65f71

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Neither iRobot Roomba 860 nor iRobot Roomba 980 were recommended by experts this month

On 3 May 2024 (8 days ago) we went through 69 Robotic Vacuum expert endorsements , however neither iRobot Roomba 860 nor iRobot Roomba 980 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Robotic Vacuum received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at iRobot Roomba s9+ or other critically acclaimed Robotic Vacuums of this month.

For reference, iRobot Roomba s9+ received 4 endorsements this month, from Business Insider (11 Jul 2023), Modern Castle (11 Mar 2024) Good Housekeeping (7 Dec 2023) and 1 other.

Rank	Change	Price	Robotic Vacuum	HGTV	Wirecutter	PCMag	Business Insider	Modern Castle	The Strategist	Rtings.com	WIRED	Good Housekeeping	Consumer Reports
1	-	$820	iRobot Roomba s9+ The best smart vacuum that takes care of itself	-	-	-	5	5	-	-	-	1	8
N/A	N/A	Check price	iRobot Roomba 860	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$500	iRobot Roomba 980	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in May 2024 neither iRobot Roomba 860 nor iRobot Roomba 980 were recommended by key experts who publish Robotic Vacuums recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Robotic Vacuum	HGTV	Wirecutter	PCMag	Business Insider	Modern Castle	The Strategist	Rtings.com	WIRED	Good Housekeeping	Consumer Reports
1	-	$820	iRobot Roomba s9+ The best smart vacuum that takes care of itself	-	-	-	5	5	-	-	-	1	8
2	-	$140	Eufy RoboVac 11S Max	6	3	-	-	-	5	-	-	2	-
3	-	$1000	Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni	-	-	1	-	2	6	-	-	-	-
4	-	$430	Roborock Q5	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
5	-	$499	iRobot Roomba j7+	5	-	-	-	-	1	-	7	-	-
6	-	$385	iRobot Roomba i3 Plus Best self-emptying vacuum for general cleaning	-	-	10	1	-	4	-	-	-	-
7	New *	Check price	Dyson 360 Vis Nav	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	1
8	-1	$180	iRobot Roomba 694 The iRobot Roomba 694 is a powerful and efficient robot vacuum that effectively cleans both carpets and hard floors, with an advanced obstacle avoidance system and mobile app control.	2	-	6	-	-	-	-	6	-	-
9	-1	$1000	Roborock S8 Pro Ultra The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a highly praised robot vacuum that offers excellent cleaning performance, advanced navigation, smart features, and a long battery life, making it suitable for homes with mixed flooring types and complex room layouts.	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	9
10	-1	$360	Roborock Q5 Plus The Roborock Q5 Plus is a powerful, efficient, and smart robotic vacuum cleaner that can handle any type of floor, including pet hair, with advanced navigation technology and a range of features for easy and efficient cleaning.	-	2	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-
11	-1	$148	Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac The Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac is a powerful and efficient robot vacuum with advanced features and efficient navigation, making it a great option for pet owners and those looking for a smart robot vacuum.	-	-	4	2	-	-	-	-	-	-
14	New *	$1550	Dreame X30 Ultra	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	3	-	-
15	-1	Check price	Roborock S7	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	3	-
16	-	$699	Roomba Combo j7+ The Roomba Combo j7+ is a powerful and efficient robotic vacuum cleaner that is ideal for pet owners and those looking for a reliable and effective cleaning tool, with advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, impressive battery life, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and the iRobot Home App.	-	-	9	-	-	3	-	-	-	-
17	-	$999	iRobot Roomba Combo j9+	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	5
18	+1	$385	iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO	-	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	6
19	-1	$985	Samsung Jet Bot AI+ The Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum is a highly advanced and efficient cleaning solution for hard floors and pets, with optimized suction power, advanced navigation, and remote control capabilities.	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	10	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

No expert reviews linked yet for iRobot Roomba 860.

Expert reviews [22]

83

Total expert reviews: 22

with a score: 12
without a score: 10

Highest score by TechGearLab	96
Average score based on 22 reviews	83
Lowest score by Tom's Guide	60

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From Seller:

Includes 1 extra Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier device ($50 Value!); create an invisible barrier that keeps your Roomba robot vacuum out of specified areas or away from objects.
Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

https://store.irobot.com/default/roomba-vacuuming-... Report

EAN Numbers: 0885155009982

UPC Numbers: 885155009982

Model Numbers: R860020

Official Urls:

https://store.irobot.com/default/roomba-vacuuming-... Report

EAN Numbers: 0029882767795, 0029882767801, 0029882767818, 0640852948923, 0769498244180, 0769498247648, 0784331875505, 0885155007322, 0885155016065, 5060359281043, 5060359281050

UPC Numbers: 029882767795, 029882767801, 029882767818, 640852948923, 769498244180, 769498247648, 784331875505, 885155007322, 885155016065

Model Numbers: R980020, R980040

General Info

Description

The Roomba 860 features the AeroForce 3-Stage Cleaning System and smart Tangle-free technology, which prevent debris and hair clogs. It is self-charging, allows users to set scheduled programmed cleaning for every day of the week, and features a Lithium Ion battery that lasts about 2 hours.

The Roomba 980 robotic vacuum is able to work for up to 2 hours, automatically recharge, and continue cleaning on its own. It features the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation and Visual Localization, which allow it to clean all the surfaces of your home. The Carpet Boost feature and the AeroForce Cleaning System allow this model to clean rugs and carpets effectively.

Navigation

Navigation A good navigation system means that the vacuum easily moves around your home, avoiding obstacles, stairs, corners, furniture, and more, while navigating from room to room. This is done through a form ... Show more

AeroForce 3-Stage Cleaning System that's said to be 50% more effective in cleaning.

Roomba 980 uses a high-efficiency cleaning pattern that uses its built in camera with advanced computer vision algorithms, this is wifi operated, that records the places/surroundings around the house. Once it bumps into something it will in just a few seconds it will processes if it is an obstacle or something that needs to be avoided. The downside is that it does not work in total darkness since it is using its computer vision to navigate throughout the area. Another downside is that it requires app from your phone (compared to using a physical remote) that needs to be downloaded.

Auto Return As the vacuum’s battery dies, either the device will simply continue cleaning until it runs out of battery, or it will detect the low battery and return to its base to recharge. If the device continue ... Show more

No

Yes

Stair Detection Known as avoidance technology, certain sensors in robot vacuums help detect drop-offs, such as stairs and ledges, to avoid them. This is done through a “cliff sensor” that detects a drop-off, usually ... Show more

Yes

Virtual Wall A virtual wall, sometimes called a “tower” or “lighthouse,” creates a barrier that the robot vacuum can’t cross, which can be used to keep the vacuum out of or confined to certain areas or rooms. This ... Show more

Yes

Controls

Wifi / App Controlled Some robotic vacuums can be controlled by your smartphone through a mobile app, which is essentially a more advanced remote control. You are typically able to start/stop the vacuum’s cleaning, control ... Show more

Yes

Remote Control Remote controls typically enable you to start and stop the cleaning process and/or direct the vacuum’s movements to specific areas in the home. A remote control is an added convenience for those who w ... Show more

Yes

Auto Scheduling Feature Auto scheduling allows you to program the vacuum to a cleaning schedule (daily, every other day, weekly, etc.), where it turns on and cleans automatically at a set time. Otherwise, you have to manuall ... Show more

Yes

Battery

Battery Life Battery life indicates the maximum amount of time a vacuum can run on one charge. On average, robot vacuum batteries last around 1.5 hours, with higher end options getting up to two hours on a full ch ... Show more

1.5 hours

2 hours

Charging Time How long does it take the battery to charge completely?

2.5 hours

3 hours

Continues Cleaning Once Recharged When a vacuum’s battery dies, one of two things can happen: 1) the vacuum starts over cleaning without any memory of what it cleaned before the battery died, or 2) the vacuum will resume cleaning from ... Show more

Yes

Cleaning

Bin Capacity Regardless of the price of your vacuum, the dustbin still needs to be emptied manually. The more your vacuum is used, the more often you will need to change your dustbin. If you have a large home, the ... Show more

300 mL

1,500 mL

Floor Type Different robot vacuums are made for different floor types based on the cleaning mechanism within the device, which can include a brush, a mop, or both. Robot vacuums with large brushes are best for c ... Show more

Hardwood
Tile
Thin carpet

Hardwood
Tile
Linoleum / Laminate / Vinyl
Thin carpet
Thick carpet

Cleaning Modes Most robotic vacuums come with an auto-clean mode (meant for maintenance cleaning over a large area) but some more sophisticated models will come with different cleaning modes, such as spot mode or sc ... Show more

all over in rooms and
carpet

Deep cleaning on Carpets
all over in room
we area

Brush Type Most vacuums use brushes to pick up debris, since suction alone isn’t usually enough to effectively clean (especially on rough surfaces like carpet). These brush rolls can have different brush types, ... Show more

spinning side brush

dust brushes floor tools carpet crevice tools bulk pick-up attachment floor tools carpet

HEPA Filter HEPA filters help limit the allergens that get into the air when you vacuum. If you suffer from allergies, choosing a vacuum with a HEPA filter is a must. Note that HEPA filters do wear down over time ... Show more

Yes

Suitable for Pets The ability to pick up pet hair is a feature that will be explicitly noted in the vacuum’s specifications. If you have pets, it’s imperative that you choose a vacuum that’s equipped for picking up pet ... Show more

No

Yes

Physical Features

Dimensions When it comes to size for robot vacuums, pay particular attention to the height measurement. If the device is too tall, it won’t fit under beds, dressers, couches, and other furniture to clean in the ... Show more

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Weight

8.4 lbs

8.8 lbs

Noise Because they run continuously, a common complaint with robot vacuums is how much noise they make. Measured in decibels, or dB, the larger the number, the louder the vacuum. There are several reasons w ... Show more

60 db

80 db

Premium Features e.g. Disinfection, odor control, phone notifications

Detects dirt and debris and concentrates extra cleaning effort

Spinning side brush pushes debris into the path of the 3-stage cleaning system.

Accessories Included What is included on the package?

1 iRobot Roomba 860
1 Home Base Charging Station
1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barrier (batteries included)
1 Extra AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter

Home Base Charging Station
Line Cord
2 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers (batteries included)
Extra Filter
Extra Side Brush

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iRobot Roomba 980 is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling robotic vacuums and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid or Shark Matrix .

iRobot Roomba 980 was released in 2015. There are a lot of newer robotic vacuums on the market. Show newer Robotic Vacuums

iRobot Roomba 980 is $100.21 more expensive than an average robotic vacuum ($399.78).