iRobot Roomba 886
The iRobot Roomba 886 is a top-of-the-line model in the 800 series from iRobot. It's one of the best robotic vacuums available today. This multifunctional model features the innovative AeroForceTM cleaning system, which combines powerful suction and fast dirt removal. It also features an improved Tangle-Free cleaning brush design and a high-performance navigation system. All these features guarantee high-quality cleaning on various flooring types (carpets, laminate, linoleum, parquet, tile, etc.). Below, we'll provide an overview of the iRobot Roomba 886, covering its technical specifications and key features.
Equipment
The package includes:
- the robot vacuum cleaner itself;
- charging station;
- battery;
- spare HEPA filter;
- virtual lighthouse Lighthouse;
- operating instructions;
- guarantee.
Components
Although the basic components are capable of ensuring high-quality operation of the device, various additional accessories, such as a remote control, can be easily purchased for additional ease of use of this vacuum cleaner model.
Design
The iRobot Roomba 886 robot vacuum cleaner's appearance is little different from previous models in the series. The robot is round and compact. Its light gray body with a matte finish is made of durable plastic. A handle is located on the top of the body for easy transport.
The front features a protective rubber bumper to prevent damage to furniture. The vacuum cleaner is very easy to operate, starting with a button located on the top cover or using the remote control.
An overview of the iRobot Roomba 886 robot vacuum cleaner's appearance is shown in the photo:
Top view
Side view
Bottom view
Technical specifications
The table provides an overview of the main features of the iRobot Roomba 886:
| Type of cleaning | Dry |
| Parameters (W*D*H) | 35x35x9 cm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Battery | Nickel-metal hydride, 3000 mAh capacity |
| Power consumption | 33 W |
| Battery life | 180 minutes |
| Charging time | 3 hours |
| Charging from a 220 V network | + |
| Installation on the charger | Automatically |
| Cleaning area | 100 sq.m. |
| Operating modes | 2 (Clean – cleaning the entire room and Spot – local) |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter, volume – 0.5 liters |
| Fine filter: HEPA | + |
| Movement zone limiter | virtual wall |
| Sensors | Optical and acoustic |
| Soft bumper | + |
| Noise level | 60 dB |
Functional capabilities
Despite its compact size, the robot vacuum cleaner is quite versatile. The iRobot Roomba 886's primary functions include thorough and gentle cleaning. To achieve this, it features the advanced AeroForce™ dust and dirt collection system, which combines two innovative technologies:
- Replacing traditional bristle brushes with rubber rollers with squeegee ribs and tangling protection ensures effective collection of dust, sand, debris, and hair from the floor and directs them to the dust bin. This technology also eliminates the problem of hair, pet hair, and threads getting tangled in the brushes, significantly simplifying cleaning of the cleaning module.
- The air accelerator creates a sealed air channel between the brushes. This allows the robot vacuum to deliver excellent suction and capture even the smallest debris and pollen containing allergens.
Increased suction power
A H12 HEPA filter is used to clean the air at the dust collector outlet, which is very suitable for people sensitive to allergens.
The iRobot Roomba 886 has two operating modes:
- Clean – a mode in which the robot moves along an independently chosen route throughout the entire room, having first assessed its size using sensor readings.
- Spot — a local cleaning mode in which the vacuum cleaner cleans a limited surface, moving in a circle with a diameter of one meter.
The iRobot Roomba 886 robot vacuum cleaner features a built-in motion controller. It also features a state-of-the-art debris detection system, which uses optical and acoustic sensors to detect various types of debris while cleaning. This allows the vacuum cleaner to automatically increase suction power in dirtier areas.
Working in contaminated areas
Wall-Following technology helps the robot navigate the room perfectly, identifying the location of furniture and walls, and allows the robot to more thoroughly collect debris in hard-to-reach places, along baseboards, and in corners using a side paddle brush.
The navigation system can accurately determine the distance to large objects in the robot's path. Soft molded bumpers on the body ensure gentle movement, leaving no traces as the robot passes. A height-sensing feature ensures the robot moves safely and prevents falls.
Robot navigation
All of these features make the cleaning performed by the robot vacuum cleaner more thorough and thoughtful.
Operating instructions
Before using your robot vacuum cleaner for the first time, be sure to read the user manual, which the manufacturer provides detailed instructions on how to care for the device, as well as how to troubleshoot simple malfunctions or malfunctions.
You can download the iRobot Roomba 886 user manual in Russian from our website by following this link:Rumba 886 manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of this robot vacuum cleaner model are:
- built-in reinforced Ni-MH battery with 2 times increased capacity, providing continuous operation for 3 hours;
- high-quality cleaning of apartments with a large number of rooms and any floor covering;
- large container for waste collection;
- presence of a dust collector full indicator;
- high-quality HEPA filter;
- programming work schedule.
Despite the iRobot Roomba 886's obvious advantages and its ability to thoroughly clean any flooring, it has a pile length limitation when used on carpets. The robot struggles to clean medium- and long-pile carpets.
Furthermore, the 886th Roomba doesn't create a room map or support a mobile app. These are obvious drawbacks in this price range.
Entry onto the carpet
However, it can become an ideal assistant for cleaning premises:
- an area of no more than one hundred meters;
- not having a lot of carpeting;
- without areas with sharp changes in elevation.
With an average price of $420 in 2019, it's not the best value for money. For that price, you can choose a robot vacuum with more advanced features and functionality.
Video review of the iRobot Roomba 886:
This review of the iRobot Roomba 886 robot vacuum cleaner, including its key features and functionality, will help you make the right choice and encourage you to purchase it. By testing it yourself, any buyer will be able to appreciate all its advantages firsthand.
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