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iRobot Roomba 896 vs iRobot Roomba 980

13.9 in
3.66 in
iRobot Roomba 896 Robotic Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 896
13.78 in
3.6 in
iRobot Roomba 980 Robotic Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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17 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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52
4.1 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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3.8 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
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Full Comparison

General

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
Total dust capacity0.13 gal0.13 gal

Design

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
Colour of productBlack,BrownBlack,Brown

Dimensions

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
Width13.9 in13.78 in
Height3.66 in3.6 in
Depth13.9 in13.78 in
Weight8.38 lb8.6 lb
Diameter13.19 in13.8 in

Performance

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
Noise level58.0 dB67.0 dB
Cleaning area (max)80190
Floor surfaces supported
  • Carpet
  • Hard floor
  • Laminate
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tiles
  • Wood

Features

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
Suitable for pet ownersyesyes
Mobile appyesyes
Remote controlyesyes
Self-docking (automatic recharge)yesyes
Stair sensoryesyes
Supports schedulingyesyes
Timeryesyes
Virtual wallsyesyes
Wet microfiber mopnono

Certifications

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
HEPA certified filternono

Power

iRobot Roomba 896iRobot Roomba 896
iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Full charge time3.0 h3.0 h
Run time60.0 min.120.0 min.
Rechargeableyesyes

Pros & Cons

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