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iRobot Roomba 980 vs iRobot Roomba 981

13.78 in
3.6 in
iRobot Roomba 980 Robotic Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 980
13.9 in
3.58 in
iRobot Roomba 981 Robotic Cleaner
iRobot Roomba 981
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
28
4.0 out of 5
17 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
Check your floors off your spring cleaning to-do list.Read more
The iRobot Roomba 981 is a well-built robot vacuum with outstanding performance on bare floors. It's also effective at cleaning pet hair from most surface types....Read more
iRobot Roomba 981 (Robot Vacuum Cleaner): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
69
3.8 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
5 %
55
3.9 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
7 %

Full Comparison

General

iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
Total dust capacity0.13 gal0.13 gal
Dust collector typeBaglessBagless
Navigation typeSmartNaviiAdapt

Design

iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
Colour of productBlack,Brown
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
Displayyesno

Dimensions

iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
Width13.78 in13.9 in
Height3.6 in3.58 in
Weight8.6 lb0.0 lb
Diameter13.8 in13.9 in

Performance

iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
Noise level67.0 dB58.0 dB
Floor surfaces supported
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tiles
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Hard floor
  • Laminate
  • Linoleum
  • Parquet
  • Tiles
  • Wood

Features

iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
Mobile appyesyes
Remote controlyesyes
Self-docking (automatic recharge)yesyes
Stair sensoryesyes
Wet microfiber mopnono

Power

iRobot Roomba 980iRobot Roomba 980
iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Full charge time3.0 h3.0 h
Run time120.0 min.120.0 min.
Rechargeableyesyes

Pros & Cons

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