iRobot Roomba 980 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Review (2022)

The iRobot 980 is the newest addition to iRobot’s 900 series. It measures 13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches. Its wireless connectivity and unique navigation adaptability are the most elite when considering all the releases in this particular industry so far. It is the only robot recommended for cleaning multiple rooms without any glitches. The 980 blends it all in a single machine- automation, smartness, reliable battery life, one-shot cleaning; the list is endless!

The 980’s integrates with the iRobot Home app which is available for iOS and Android. It enables you to control and interact with the robotic vacuum from wherever you are.

Why you should buy Roomba 980

The 980 uses new and improved virtual wall lighthouses to guide its cleaning pathway. To use them, just place them in every room you want to be cleaned. They will guide the robot from room to room and guide it back to the charging dock when the battery runs low. The 980 is smart enough to notify you when the battery runs low or when the bin needs to be emptied.

Most robots will find it hard to navigate back to the charging dock. The Roomba 980 never fails to return to its “nest” even if it strays too far from it. It even comes with a camera for better mapping and navigation.

The 980’s battery can run for 2 hours without stopping. When in session, the carpet boost technology allows you to switch to more vigorous cleaning on carpets. The two interior brushes rotate in opposite directions in order to collect the dirt inside the bin. The tangle free extractors prevent the brushes from tangling especially when the vacuum is on turbo speed.

The Roomba 980 measures only 3.6 inches tall. This sleek design enables the 980 to clean under short furniture where an ordinary vacuum cleaner won’t reach.

Dislike

Its over-cautiousness in avoiding obstacles on the cleaning path limits its efficiency. In comparison, the Roomba 650’s intrepidness, especially along walls, translates to cleaner corners and edges. The 650 doesn’t even come close to the 980 in terms of price. Surprisingly, the 980 even mistakes extremely tall floor-carpet/rug transitions for obstacles.

Most customers also dislike this piece because there is no much difference with its predecessor, the Roomba 960. They expected a lot more such as the ability of the device to read out the remaining battery percentage, push alerts, and something a bit more than the app and Wi-Fi integration.

Pros	Cons
– Tangle free brush – Large dirt bin – Recharge and continue – Works on all types of floors	– Overly expensive – The app does not feature push notifications – A bit noisier than expected

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Roomba 980 has very smart features. It is definitely worth taking the shot especially if you are not yet satisfied after trying out other rock-bottom robotic vacuums. This is what an Amazon customer had to say about the Roomba 980, “This is clearly the better vacuum, but it is also much more expensive, but if you can justify the cost the vacuum is an amazing luxury item that adds convenience and eliminates the daily chore of vacuuming manually.” Undoubtedly, next-gen rob vacs will follow the same suit.