Roomba 780 – Multiple-room Cleaning with Virtual Wall Lighthouse
The Roomba 780 is a mid-range vacuum for dry cleaning that lacks smart features but demonstrates the ability to remove any kind of dirt (cheerios, raisins, cat/dog litter, sugar, hair, etc.) from both hard and soft surfaces.
Dimensions
The Roomba 780 is 13.9 inches in diameter and 3.4 inches high. The latter is an average parameter compared with many other models in this price range. The device weighs 13.9 pounds.
Features
The iAdapt Multi-Room Navigation ensures thorough cleaning thanks to the vacuum’s ability to pass through the areas several times until it picks up the last particles of dirt. However, the unit lacks HEPA filters to capture microparticles in the air within the cleaning area.
It’s possible to control this item via a remote and move it in the desired direction. This model also has time scheduling to be activated in due time 7 days a week. Note that no more than seven cleaning sessions are possible. One can find the details of programming in the Roomba 780 manual.
Like all the Roomba’s products, this one has a 3-stage cleaning system, a branded tech that provides powerful cleaning. The AeroVac Series 2 technology also contributes to the Roomba’s power, pulling the pet hair and dirt off the brushes and directing them to the back of the dust container to avoid tangling. Consider a vacuum’s big noise while working since its level reaches 70 dB.
The iRobot Roomba 780 is fitted with cliff sensors to stop in front of the stairs and avoid falling. It comes with a Virtual Wall Lighthouse to prevent Roomba from moving to specific areas. For example, one can install virtual walls at the threshold and keep the door open, as the robot won’t move to the hall, another room, etc. Besides, the Lighthouse version of virtual walls allows the robot to go to the next room when the first one is completed. It also helps the Roomba find its way back to the docking station when it cleans in a specific room, and the station is installed in another one.
In their Roomba 780 reviews, people note the robot’s high-quality carpets cleaning. As far as I could see while testing, it removes debris, dirt, and fur from thin rugs and carpets with medium fibers. This model lacks the power to handle thick carpets and, besides, it sees dark rugs as a hole and avoids them.
Design
The 780 is a dark gray round-shape model with touch keys on the top to power the unit, initiate cleaning, choose the Spot and Max mode. The large “Clean” button light is green when the robot is activated. Besides, it has an indicator to show that the dustbin is full. The vacuum has a handle to carry it around the house. It is equipped with a side brush with three small bristle brushes for hard floors and the roller brush for carpets.
Conclusion
The iRobot 780 is designed for everyday cleaning to remove a wide range of dirt from either a single or multiple rooms with hardwood, laminated, tile floors, and thin carpets. Its price matches the users’ relatively small budgets. This model features easy programming and setups that are clear for first-time users.
