Neither iRobot Roomba 980 nor iRobot Roomba 890 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 68 Robotic Vacuum expert endorsements , however neither iRobot Roomba 980 nor iRobot Roomba 890 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 Consumer Reports (29 Mar 2024), Good Housekeeping (7 Dec 2023) Modern Castle (11 Mar 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum | Consumer Reports | Good Housekeeping | WIRED | Rtings.com | The Strategist | Modern Castle | Business Insider | PCMag | Wirecutter | HGTV |
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1 | - | $820 | iRobot Roomba s9+ The best smart vacuum that takes care of itself | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $130 | iRobot Roomba 980 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | iRobot Roomba 890 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Robotic Vacuums ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum | Consumer Reports | Good Housekeeping | WIRED | Rtings.com | The Strategist | Modern Castle | Business Insider | PCMag | Wirecutter | HGTV |
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1 | - | $820 | iRobot Roomba s9+ The best smart vacuum that takes care of itself | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
2 | +5 | $250 | Eufy RoboVac 11S Max | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 |
3 | -1 | $1000 | Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
4 | -1 | $220 | Roborock Q5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
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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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- 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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- Power-Lifting Suction delivers 5X the suction* for improved pick-up performance
- Premium 3-Stage Cleaning System loosens, lifts, and suctions dirt, dust, and pet hair
- Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes instantly adjust and flex to stay in constant contact with floors
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- Hardwood
- Tile
- Linoleum / Laminate / Vinyl
- Thin carpet
- Thick carpet
- Hardwood
- Tile
- Linoleum / Laminate / Vinyl
- Thin carpet
- Thick carpet
- Deep cleaning on Carpets
- all over in room
- we area
- Home Base Charging Station
- Line Cord
- 2 Dual Mode Virtual Wall Barriers (batteries included)
- Extra Filter
- Extra Side Brush
- Home Base Charging Station
- Line Cord
- Dual Mode Virtual Wall® Barrier (2AA Batteries included)
- Extra Filter
iRobot Roomba 980 is a well-known and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling robotic vacuums and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 930 or iLife V8s .
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 $267 less expensive than an average robotic vacuum ($396.99).