This review will help you know the similarities and differences among Roomba series 700. Include Roomba 790 ,780 ,770 and 760.
Roomba series 700 is the fifth generation product line and used to have a good review in the market, Roomba 700 uses a persistent pass clean method to finish cleaning job and the biggest difference among Roomba 700 is the accessories included. Compare with Roomba series 600, Roomba 700 series uses dual HEPA filters to improve 50 percent on remove dirt, dust and hair. Roomba 800 improve 50 percent compare with Roomba 700 but more expensive on price. Roomba 790,780,770 and 760 have very similar features and appearance and requires less maintenance than the previous series. We look at features, pros, and cons for the Roomba 790,780,770 and 760 and give a comparison and brief conclusion.
Differences Among Roomba Series 700
If you don’t mind the virtual lighthouse and RF among the Roomba 700 then go ahead and go with the 760 or 770. If you need the RF to control the robot you can use 790. There is nothing differences in the device itself and different focus on “packages” and color in appearance. Differences as follow:
Roomba 790 | Roomba 780 | Roomba 770 | Roomba 760 | |
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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 |
- Wi-Fi® Connected: No Wi-Fi Connected function. Only Roomba 980, 960, 890 and 690 are connected via Wi-Fi to your smartphone
- Remote Control: Roomba 760,770 and 780 use IR remotes, Roomba 790 use RF remote which has a range of 25 feet.
- Alexa Compatible: Roomba 700 don’t have the function
- Roomba 760 doesn’t have the full bin indicator
- Accessories: Roomba 760 and 770 have 2 virtual walls. Roomba 780have 2 virtual light houses. Roomba 790 have 3 virtual light houses.
Similarities Among Roomba Series 700
iRobot Roomba series 700 use the same design and core technology, so they have very similar features and cheaper than series 800. 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 | |
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Counter Rotating Brushes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
AeroVac Series II | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Patented 3-Stage Cleaning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HEPA Full Bin indicator Self-Charging Scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Motor | Old Version | Old Version | Old Version | Old Version |
Warranty | 1 year on robot 6 months for the battery | 1 year on robot 6 months for the battery | 1 year on robot 6 months for the battery | 1 year on robot 6 months for the battery |
Run Time (minutes) | Up to 60 | Up to 60 | Up to 60 | Up to 60 |
- Running Time: All up to 60 minutes.
- Dual HEPA filters: Improve to pick up pet hair but not perfect. Better than the previous series.
- Patented 3-Stage Cleaning: Series 800 provide 5X suction power than 700.
- Advance on Scheduling: You can set a schedule to run weekly or daily as needed.
User Guidance & Robot Regular Care
Roomba series 700 is very easy to use and use the same way to start the cleaning job. 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 |
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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 |
Roomba Series 700 Accessories
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Conclusion
Roomba series 700 have a nearly same design on appearance and using a persistent pass clean method to finish cleaning job. They will be stuck during work and need help but it’s much cheaper and used to the old high product, it works well on the cleaning job. If you don’t mind the virtual lighthouse and RF, you can choose Roomba 760 or 770, they are best for money and same cleaning capabilities. If you don’t want to move the Roomba from room to room you can choose Roomba 790 or Roomba 780 it bases on how many virtual lighthouse you need. Roomba 760 ,770 can set on device themselves. Roomba 760 is a cheaper version among the Roomba 700 but has basically the same features only minus the virtual lighthouse that allows the latter to clean multiple rooms. In fact, the biggest difference for Roomba 900 is the accessories included.
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. You can choose as you like.
- All of them have same running time.
- All of them are easy to use and maintain than previous one.
- All of them can schedule to finish job
- All of them can recharge and but can’t to resume the job.
- The Roomba 760 have competition on price.
- Roomba 700 have longer running time and more suction power than Roomba 600
- Roomba 700 have lower price than Roomba 800 and 900