iRobot Roomba 770 Review
iRobot Roomba 770 is the cheapest one among Roomba series 700 and contains all core functions in the 700 series. It uses a persistent pass clean method to finish cleaning job. Compare with Roomba series 800 and 900, It lacks some high-end features but it's enough to use and have a lower price.
iRobot Roomba 770 Review
iRobot Roomba 770 is the cheapest one among Roomba series 700 and contains all core functions in the 700 series. It uses a persistent pass clean method to finish cleaning job. Compare with Roomba series 800 and 900, It lacks some high-end features but it’s enough to use and have a lower price. Roomba 770 take technology named Dirt Detect Series 2 that uses infrared and acoustic sensors to find dirt and use bristle brushes to remove dirt, dust and hair. Roomba series 700 have a nearly same design on appearance and same cleaning capabilities. Roomba 700 is much cheaper and can’t clean multiple rooms and no WIFI connected function.Compare with Roomba 980 and 960, they have similar features but lower price, 980 enhanced the navigation feature and added WiFi connectivity. It brought professional care to home with good price.
Key Features & Technologies
The iRobot Roomba 770 brought professional care to home but sometimes will be stuck during work. It designs to round shape and low-slung which help to clean the corners, furniture and close to the edge. It uses a pseudo-random vacuuming pattern and dirt sensor technology to ensure effective cleaning. Let’s take a look at the features that new technologies brought.
3-stage cleaning system
Roomba 770 contains a 3-Stage Cleaning System and use AeroVac2 technology to pull hairs and debris from brushes and send into the bin. It’s more powerful than AeroVac that used in Roomba series 600 but less powerful than AeroForce technology. Dual HEPA filters and Extractor help Roomba 770 to work on tile, hardwood floors and rugs.
Roomba 770 uses a persistent pass clean method to finish cleaning job. It hasn’t contained navigation system so can’t clear your home effectively compare with Roomba 900.
Battery
Roomba 770 has NiMH batteries. and store approximately 30% less power than NiMH.
Remote-Control
Roomba 770 have a remote-control but can’t be controlled by your smartphone.
Carpet and Rugs Cleaning
Roomba 770 can do a job on carpet and rugs but don’t have a good performance. If really needed this function, recommended to choose Roomba 980 and 960.
Automatically recharges
Runs for up to 60 minutes, then automatically returns to its Home Base to recharge but can’t resume cleaning compare with Roomba 980 and 960. Need to place the Home Base in An Open area and flat against a wall can help to clean more efficiently. Always keep the Home Base Plugged in.
Roomba 770 Design
The Roomba 770 size and appearance design are beautiful and similar with Roomba 860. It’s at the top of the fuselage there are three buttons, among the largest is the clean button, next to two smaller, respectively is the Home button and key Spot patterns.When pressing the clean button, the Roomba will be awakened, and prompt after pressing it will begin to clean again. Click the Home button, after the Roomba will return charging base; The Spot mode button allows the Roomba clean again and again in a fixed position.
Performance On Cleaning
Roomba 770 has a control panel to finish the clean job.It will let you schedule a time window to automatic to clean as frequently as once a day or once a week. You can also control the start times of the cleanings, so it’s best to schedule them for times when you’re not home. If you have the 770 go over your floors every day, they should definitely look clean.
- Fits under most furniture
- Will not scratch any furniture
- Effective edge brush
- 60 minute runtime
- Lower price
- Remote Control device
- No WiFi Connected function
- Rather noisy
- Can be stuck when work
- Can’t clean stairs
- Side brush will sweep some big solid fly
- Not the most advanced Roomba
- Not support multiple rooms clean
Differences And Similarities Among Roomba Series 700
iRobot Roomba series 700 use the same design and core technology, so they have very similar features and much cheaper than series 800 and900. All of they can run 60 minutes and will automate to recharge themselves but can’t resume their cleaning job.
| Roomba 790 | Roomba 780 | Roomba 770 | Roomba 760 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Room Cleaning | No | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi® Connected | No | No | No | No |
| Remote Control | RF | IR | IR | IR |
| Battery Type | Ni-Mh | Ni-Mh | Ni-Mh | Ni-Mh |
| Alexa Compatible | No | No | No | No |
| Accessories | Round Brush Cleaning Tool Flat Brush Cleaning Tool 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses Extra Brush Set Extra Filter Set | Round Brush Cleaning Tool Flat Brush Cleaning Tool 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses Extra Brush Set Extra Filter Set | Round Brush Cleaning Tool Flat Brush Cleaning Tool 2 Virtual Walls | 1 Extra Set of 2 HEPA 2 Virtual Walls |
| Price | - | Cheaperest |
| Roomba serie 700 Part | Care Frequency | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Bin | After each use | - |
| Filter | Once per week (twice per week in homes with pets) | Every 2 months |
| Full Bin Sensors Front Caster Wheel | Wipe once 2 weeks | Every 12 months |
| Side Brush Cliff Sensors | Once per month | - |
| Extractors | Once every 4 months (once every 3 months in homes with pets) | Every 6 ~ 12 months |
User Guidance & Robot Regular Care
Roomba 770 is very easy to use.Just press the CLEAN button to wake up it and press CLEAN again to start a cleaning cycle. When the battery gets low before finishing the job, They will return to HOME BASE to recharge and but not to return to the place where it left off, Need to re-start and continue to work until it finishes. Roomba 900 is much better for this function.
To keep Roomba products running at good performance, we need to regular to care the product. Such as empty the bin, clean the filter and clean the extractors when you found Roomba picking up less debris or the full bin indicator lights.
| Roomba serie 800 Part | Care Frequency | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Bin | After each use | - |
| Filter | Once per week (twice per week in homes with pets) | Every 2 months |
| Full Bin Sensors Front Caster Wheel | Wipe once 2 weeks | Every 12 months |
| Side Brush Cliff Sensors | Once per month | - |
| Extractors | Once every 4 months (once every 3 months in homes with pets) | Every 6 ~ 12 months |
Packages & Accessories & Warranty
Roomba 770 Robot Vacuum, Home Base Charging Station, 2 Virtual Walls (No batteries),1 Extra Filter,1 Extra Side Brush, 1 Remote Control,1 Instructional DVD, Manufacturer’s Warranty and Owner’s Guide and Documentation Package in the box.
Choose authorized accessories
Choose Authentic iRobot products from Authorized Resellers is the only way to protect your warranty. And unauthorized parts such as batteries, filter and brushes may have a negative impact on product performance even damage your robot. These accessories suitable for Roomba 600 and 700 series.
iRobot limited warranty Note
1-Year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty On Robot, 12-Month Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty On Battery.The iRobot limited warranty shall not apply to failures or problems which are caused by-products or equipment not authorized by iRobot Corporation. Robot products purchased in North America are intended for use in North America only. Both the 30-day, money back guarantee and the limited warranty is void if products are used outside North America.
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Roomba 770 is an electronic product and brings great help to home. In order to reduce the risk of injury and keep the Roomba 770 running good, we need to keep following tips in mind.
- Product may not be used with any type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty.
- Use only accessories and replacement parts are Authentic iRobot parts. used 3rd parties may have a negative impact on product performance and can cause damage to your robot and also void your robot’s warranty.
- Don’t sit or stand on this device.
- Don’t pick up any burning or smoking objects
Conclusion
Roomba 770 is cheaper than Roomba 780,790 and has great for people who can’t bend down to clean under their beds anymore. It contains all core functions in the 700 series. Roomba 760 is nearly same with Roomba 770. If you want APP to control the robot remotely, you can choose Roomba 890,960 and 980 but they are more expensive. If you want multiple rooms clean but not too expensive, you can choose Roomba 880, 780 and 780.
Roomba 770 will make noise when working but lower than traditional vacuum clear. Measuring 69dB on hard floors and just 67dB on carpet. Roomba 790 is the top of line 700 and contains RF device and extra virtual wall to provide multi-room cleaning. Roomba 760 is cheapest on among Roomba series 700. If you want the latest and greatest during Roomba irobot, you can choose Roomba 980.
