iRobot Roomba 880
The Roomba 880 is one of the best devices not only in the 800 series, but in the entire iRobot model rangeThe developers addressed the shortcomings of previous models and made a number of modifications, including to components responsible for cleaning efficiency. For example, the robot vacuum cleaner boasts increased suction power, allowing it to pick up debris from the floor twice as thoroughly. The robot can independently detect the type of flooring and its degree of soiling, then select the optimal movement pattern. An overview of the iRobot Roomba 880, its specifications, and functionality is provided in this article.
Delivery set
The robot vacuum cleaner is packaged in two boxes: an outer protective box made of thick corrugated cardboard and an inner cardboard box decorated with colorful images and containing a description of the device's main features. The inner box has a plastic handle for easy transport.
The iRobot Roomba 880 package includes the following items:
- The robot vacuum cleaner itself.
- Charging station.
- Power cables.
- Spare filter.
- A pair of motion limiters and two sets of power elements C.
- Remote control with two AA batteries.
- Brief and detailed operating instructions.
The iRobot Roomba 880 components are shown in the photo:
Equipment of the 880th Rumba
Design
The robot vacuum cleaner has a round shape and compact dimensions. The edges are chamfered at the bottom for better obstacle clearance. The body is made of black plastic with an uncoated matte finish. A silver plastic trim runs around the perimeter of the front panel, the top of the bumper, and part of the dust container.
Top view
The front panel reveals an electronic control panel, mechanical control buttons, and various LED status indicators. The round central button has a silver finish and grooves resembling machined metal. When the device is in operation, it glows green. Also located here is a folding carrying handle, a dust bin release button, and a protruding infrared navigation sensor, which is used to scan the room and detect the minimum clearance height of objects.
The iRobot Roomba 880 has a bumper on the side, with a rubberized edge at the bottom to protect it from damage and scratches. Its top is covered with a black plastic insert.
Side view
A view of the back of the machine reveals the contact pads, the support roller, one side brush, the battery compartment cover, the side drive wheels, the bottom of the detachable dust container, the compartment with the central brushes and the infrared height difference sensors.
Bottom view
Technical specifications
You can find the main technical characteristics of the iRobot Roomba 880 robot vacuum cleaner in this table:
| Cleaning | Dry |
| Modes | 3: automatic, local, scheduled operation |
| Battery | XLife, Ni-MH, 14.4 V, 3000 mAh |
| Battery life | Up to 180 minutes |
| Battery recharge time | 120-180 minutes |
| Cleaning area | Up to 100 sq. m |
| Energy consumption | 33 W/h |
| Garbage container | Cyclonic HEPA filter with AeroForce technology, single compartment and built-in fan |
| Container volume | 500 ml |
| Obstacle clearance height | 1.5-2 cm |
| Sensors | Infrared proximity sensors, height difference sensors, charging station search sensors, remote control and virtual wall signal recognition sensors, wheel and swivel castor sensors |
| Control system | Mechanical buttons on the body and remote control |
| Central brush | Two lint-free scraper rollers |
| Alert system | LED indicators, sound alerts and voice messages in case of errors |
| Cleaning restrictions | Virtual wall |
| Dimensions | 350x350x90 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Noise level | 50 dB |
Functional capabilities
The iRobot Roomba 880 has three main operating modes:
- Automatic Clean mode – in this mode, the device automatically adapts to the floor surface, determines the size of the room, and calculates the cleaning time in advance.
- Local Spot mode – when cleaning in this mode, the robot vacuum cleaner moves in a spiral with a diameter of 1 m, thoroughly cleaning a specific area.
- Scheduled cleaning - iRobot Roomba 880 starts cleaning at a programmed time and day, and after cleaning is complete, it automatically returns to the base to recharge.
The robot uses an artificial intelligence system to analyze room data received from sensors and plan a route. The device can navigate the room using the following patterns:
- Spiral.
- Along the perimeter along the walls.
- By crossing the room in different directions.
- When the iRobot Roomba 880 automatically detects the dirtiest areas, the Dirt Detect indicator lights up blue, after which the robot vacuum cleaner lingers in that area and intensively cleans it.
Dirt Detect
The Roomba 880 combines the following cleaning technologies:
- The AeroForce efficient dust removal system is based on two key features. First, the central brush features two lint-free scraper rollers that effectively remove even dried-on dirt from floors and lift the pile on carpets. The brushes capture all dust, sand, debris, pet hair, and fur from the surface, directing it into the dust collector. Pet hair and fur do not become tangled in the scrapers. Second, the vacuum channel offers a highly sealed, powerful suction, and a dust collector equipped with an allergen-reducing HEPA filter.
- The anti-tangle system prevents the robot vacuum cleaner from getting tangled in wires, fringes, and tassels of carpets and curtains.
- Determination of height differences and recognition of obstacles.
Operating instructions
The user manual contains safety information, helpful practical recommendations for the operation and maintenance of the robot and its components, as well as basic functions, modes, and cleaning technologies.
Download the iRobot Roomba 880 user manual in Russian.you can follow this link: Rumba 880 manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Roomba 880 is certainly worth your consideration. This is evidenced by a number of advantages, which are summarized below:
- Reliable and high-quality performance, pleasant design.
- Good equipment.
- Long-lasting battery.
- AeroForce dust collection technology: unique scraper rollers that prevent hair and fur from tangling, a sealed vacuum channel, and a HEPA filter.
- Increased suction power.
- Anti-entanglement system.
- Powerful sensor system.
- Automatic detection of surface type and selection of the optimal cleaning route.
- Work according to schedule.
- Alert system and electronic panel displaying the main points of the device operation.
No obvious flaws were found in the robot vacuum's performance, features, or specifications, but its price is above average ($320–$370 in 2018). Therefore, not every user can afford this home assistant. Furthermore, some customers complain that this model doesn't clean corners very well and sometimes gets tangled in its cords.
Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the iRobot Roomba 880, which clearly demonstrates how this robot vacuum cleaner cleans:
This concludes our description of the characteristics of the 880th Rumba. We hope you found this information useful and interesting!
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