Our quick take
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iRobot Roomba 980 robot vacuum - 4.0 / 5
Design features
- 91.44mm tall and slim design for cleaning under furniture Large wheels with good ground clearance over thresholds “Self-cleaning” dual multi-surface brush system Replaceable high-efficiency filter 27-degree edge-sweeping brush 353.1 x 353.1 x 91.4mm
Setup, cleaning cycles and settings
- Automated cleaning schedules Up to 120 minutes cleaning time
Obstacle detection and room cleaning
- Smart mapping and vSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technology Cliff detection sensors (so it won’t fall down the stairs)
Cleaning performance and suction power
- Automatic variable suctions levels for different floor types Dirt detection sensors to concentrate cleaning on messy areas
App functionality and connectivity with voice assistants
To recap
The iRobot Roomba 980 is one of the more powerful bots we’ve tested. There are a few niggles, but for the most part this is one spectacular cleaner with plenty of appeal. Voice assistant compatibility make it even more futuristic, too.
