iRobot Roomba brought professional care to home and to keep Roomba products running at good performance, we need to remove the dead battery which will ruin our Roombas. But there are so many kinds of batteries on our market and not sure which one is the correct for your own Roomba. we look at models for the Roomba batteries and give a brief description that you can choose the correct Roomba replacement batteries.
Battery Come with Roomba
iRobot Roomba uses Lithium-Ion and Ni-MH batteries in modes and Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide longer cleaning time and store more 30% more power than NiMH.There are 3 kinds of original batteries came with Roomba : Roomba 3300 Lithium Ion Battery , iRobot® XLife™ Extended Life Battery and Advanced Power System (APS) 3000 mAh NiMH Battery. The original batteries always are expensive than others. iRobot Roomba Original Battery as follow:
Battery | Roomba 3300 Lithium Ion Battery | XLife™ Extended Life (NiMH) | Advanced Power System (APS) (3000 mAh NiMH) |
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Price | |||
Type | Lithium Ion | NiMH | NiMH |
Roomba Model | Roomba 900 Series Roomba 860 Roomba 890 Roomba 690 |
Roomba 500 Series Roomba 600 Series Roomba 700 Series Roomba 880 Roomba 870 Roomba 770 Roomba 650 |
Roomba 400 Series |
From up table, Roomba 980 , 960 , 890, 860 and 690 have Lithium-Ion battery and the other models for Rooma 800, 700 , 600 , 500 and 400 use Ni-MH battery.
back to menu ↑Roomba Replacement Battery
For NiMh, there are so many kinds of NiMH Battery on market, we recommend Tenergy 3500mAh NiMH Battery and Pwr+ Extended Capacity Battery those are not original OEM battery but with a lower price. Tenergy 3500mAh NiMH Battery is not the best replacement battery but it is the best value for the money. Pwr+ Extended Capacity Battery have 30 day money back guarantee and off free exchanges in the first year without ship fee.
Battery | Tenergy 3500mAh NiMH Battery | Pwr+ Extended Capacity Battery | Lithium Power Battery |
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Price | |||
Type | NiMH | NiMH | Lithium Ion |
Roomba Model | Roomba 500 Series Roomba 600 Series Roomba 700 Series iRobot Roomba 880 iRobot Roomba 870 iRobot Roomba 770 Roomba 650 |
Roomba 500 Series Roomba 600 Series Roomba 700 Series iRobot Roomba 880 iRobot Roomba 870 iRobot Roomba 770 iRobot Roomba 650 |
Roomba 900 Series iRobot Roomba860 iRobot Roomba 890 iRobot Roomba 690 |
Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide longer cleaning time and store more 30% more power than NiMH but iRobot Roomba original batteries are very expensive. we recommend the Lithium-Ion that produced by Lithium Power, It’s safe and has good views on battery market.
back to menu ↑Roomba Replacement Battery for 400 Series
Roomba series 400 is an old model and most of the replacement can’t be used. Tenergy and Pwr+ have provide the replace battery.
Battery | Tenergy Battery for Roomba 400 | Pwr+ Battery for Roomba 400 |
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Price | ||
Type | NiMH | NiMH |
Roomba Model | Roomba 400 Series | Roomba 400 Series |
How to Prolong Battery Life?
If we want to prolong the battery’s life, we need to regular to care the product and keep Roomba products running at good performance. It will help Roomba to finish cleaning job more quickly and effectively. Then Battery life will be prolonged.
Empty Bin and Clean the filter
Empty Bin After each use, It will make your Roomba finish cleaning job more quickly and easier.
Clean Brushes
Clean Brushes after use, at least once per month. It will make your Roomba more effectively.
Properly to store the Roomba
Batteries should store properly. Such as if you want out a while, you need to charging the battery fully and remove it from Roomba then store them in a safe, dry place.
Always Use it
Roomba is an electronic device and born to work. Use it correctly and regularly will prolong the life both for Battery and Roomba.
Empty the Battery Power
Don’t charge the Battery too often. The battery has run down and then recharge it. Especially for the first run. These actions will prolong the battery’s life.
back to menu ↑How To Replace the Battery?
It’s very easy to replace the battery for iRobot Roomba.The video shows Roomba 600, The others are very similar.
- Remove the side brush and bottom cover
- Remove the battery
- Install the replacement battery, with the iRobot logo facing up and charge overnight.
- Replace the side brush and bottom cover
Conclusion
iRobot Roomba uses Lithium-Ion and Ni-MH batteries in modes and Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide longer cleaning time and store more 30% more power than NiMH. The original batteries always are expensive. if you need best price Ni-MH , you can choose Tenergy 3500mAh NiMH Battery, If you need Lithium-Ion, you can choose Lithium-Ion that produced by Lithium Power.