The iRobot Roomba 880 is a new model for iRobot and the very first 800-series bot for the brand. At, it will replace the equally priced Roomba 790 that Katie Pilkington recently reviewed.
So what's different? At first glance, not a whole lot. But, flip the vacuum over and you'll see something entirely new: AeroForce technology. I'll go into that more later, but it's basically a design and feature upgrade that improves performance a lot.
Yes, I would recommend the Roomba 880 to anyone in the market for a luxury-priced robot vac. It performed better than the Roomba 790, and much better than the G Hom-Bot Square, as well as the Infinuvo CleanMate QQ5.
Overall, the 880 will be best for someone who appreciates gadgets and understands that a robot vacuum isn't designed to replace all other floor cleaning. It also isn't the best choice for someone only interested in vacuuming up pet hair. For that, Neato Robotics XV Signature Proholds steady in the lead.
Design
The 8.4-pound Roomba is a cute and capable robot vacuum. It has a height of 3.6 inches and a width of 13.9 inches. It's finished in black (unlike the 790's blue finish), and has a carrying handle so you can easily transport it.
Stylistically, the 880 doesn't stray too far from iRobot's existing design. It has the same rounded look, and that same large Clean/Power button in the middle. The company clearly wanted to maintain the Roomba's unassuming, minimalist design and sturdy construction.
The iRobot Roomba 790 (left) and the new iRobot Roomba 880Megan Wollerton/CNET
It comes with a removable dust bin with an easy-access release button, left and right side wheels, a removable caster wheel in the front, debris extractors, and a spinning side brush. Aside from the vacuum itself, you also get a Home Base, or dock, two Virtual Wall/Lighthouse sensors with four C batteries included, an extra HEPA filter, and a remote control with two AA batteries included.
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