iRobot Roomba 780

usability, price, design, size

reliability

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, price, size, design

reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

usability

reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Tucks mop away for all-surface cleaning ; Excellent navigation ; Powerful mop

Basic mopping

It’s the combination of skills that makes the iRobot Roomba Combo J7+ stand out: it’s an excellent navigator, avoiding common obstacles thanks to its camera; it can tuck its mop away to move from hard floor to deep carpet; and it has a very powerful...

Excellent navigation system ; Good cleaning across all surfaces ; Simple scheduling system ; Doesn't damage objects it passes over ; Quieter than rivals

You will still need to vacuum occasionally ; Can bump doors, locking itself in rooms ; Expensive solution to a simple task

Powerful vacuum ; Smart scrubbing mop ; App is a breeze to use

Pricey ; Has ongoing part costs ; Side brush can flick dirt

The Roomba Combo J9 Plus delivers pretty much everything you could want from a high-end robot vacuum and mop. It offers powerful suction, smart scrubbing, and clever object detection, which enables it to seek out and clean the dirt and debris in your...

Mops and vacuums ; Accurate room mapping ; Easy setup and use

Very expensive ; Side brush flicks debris ; Self-emptying bin is very noisy

Few robot vacuums have been as smart, svelte and sophisticated as the iRobot Roomba J7 Plus. However, its newest sibling offers even more, with the same superior suction but with mopping to boot. The Roomba Combo J7 Plus comes with a retractable mop...

Dust busting abilities ; Tenacious cleaning ; Reaches unsightly areas

Price ; Issues with loose rugs ; Slightly loud

A fantastic robot vacuum for clean freaks and owners of large homes

The key question, then, is whether a Roomba is worth the money. Assuming (unkindly) that it lasts just two years and costs £300 more than its manual equivalent, then if you do a half an hour’s vacuuming a week, then it equates to roughly a £6 charge...

It’s quieter than the competition, and does a pretty good job; the addition of HEPA filters is welcome, as are iRobot’s claims to have improved battery longevity by 50 per cent. But like all robot cleaners, for a really deep clean, you'll still need a...

It's a bit of a stretch to call a vacuum cleaner fun, but we have to admit the iRobot Roomba 780 did raise a fair few smiles. From its charming robot voice and nifty touch-sensitive control panel to its ability to drag stubborn cat fur out of our...