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iRobot Roomba 981

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User ratings:
55
3.9 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
7 %
Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • good in terms of its powerful vacuuming capabilities
  • makes it a good device in terms of battery life
  • and use The robot is very easy to set-up and use

Cons

  • there are no virtual boundaries available for the iRobot Roomba 981
  • Roomba 981 does have mapping
  • patented Dirt Sensor technology

Key specs

  • 0.6 l
  • Bagless
  • iAdapt
  • 58 dB
  • 3 h
  • 120 min.

iRobot Roomba 981 - Pros & Cons

iRobot Roomba 981

Pros

  • good in terms of its powerful vacuuming capabilities
  • makes it a good device in terms of battery life
  • and use The robot is very easy to set-up and use
  • the device s cleaning performance is top-notch
  • efficient and logical pathways
  • iRobot 981 has amazing maneuverability
  • clean effectively and efficiently
  • Intelligently Maps and Cleans an Entire Level of Your
  • great features and works well on both carpeted areas as well
  • can clean large areas quickly or pick out small particles with ease
  • will clean your floors with ease and make cleaning up after yourself very simple

Cons

  • there are no virtual boundaries available for the iRobot Roomba 981
  • Roomba 981 does have mapping
  • patented Dirt Sensor technology
  • It is just a little weak compared to regular vacuums
  • robot is underperforming
  • too much dust and dirt might be in the filters
  • Roomba 981 does not have mopping capabilities
  • Does it support a no-go zone through the app
  • navigation system is less advanced than some other iRobot models
  • it dust with a bit of fluff
  • It will only run for 10 minutes before needing a recharge

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iRobot Roomba 981 - Full Specifications

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General
Total dust capacity0.13 gal
Dust collector typeBagless
Navigation typeiAdapt
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Dimensions
Width13.9 in
Height3.58 in
Weight0.0 lb
Diameter13.9 in
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Features
Wi-Fiyes
Mobile appyes
Remote controlyes
Self-docking (automatic recharge)yes
Stair sensoryes
Wet microfiber mopno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
Displayno
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Performance
Noise level58.0 dB
Floor surfaces supported
  • Carpet
  • Hard floor
  • Laminate
  • Linoleum
  • Parquet
  • Tiles
  • Wood
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Power
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Full charge time3.0 h
Run time120.0 min.
Rechargeableyes

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