iRobot Roomba 890
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| This model iRobot Roomba 890 Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q7 L5 Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Roborock S8 Best on 2 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 119 *Amazon.de best | € 620Amazon.nl |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 3 of 5 without a station | rank 1 of 5 without a station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.1 · 2,342 reviews best | ★ 3.6 · 93 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 5 mm |
| Washes the mop | – | no | – |
| Hot-air drying | – | no | – |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | – |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush same on all | yes | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 16 mm | 20 mm best | 20 mm best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 9.1 cm best | 9.9 cm | 9.7 cm |
| On the market since | May 2017 | January 2025 | March 2023 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews. * Foreign shop: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated.
iRobot Roomba 890 specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
iRobot · on the market since May 2017
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Anti-tangle brush
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets.
- yes
Mopping 1 fact
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- no mop
Navigation and obstacles 1 fact
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 16 mm
Robot 2 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.1 cm
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with an auto-empty dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 620 ml
Battery 1 fact
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 90 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Home Assistant
Whether the robot works with Home Assistant, the home automation software you run yourself. Official means the integration comes with Home Assistant itself, community that volunteers maintain it.
- official integration
Sources: amazon.com · vacuumwars.com · homesupport.irobot.com · home-assistant.io
Frequently asked questions about the iRobot Roomba 890
Can the iRobot Roomba 890 mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
Does the iRobot Roomba 890 work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Home Assistant has an official integration for this model.
How high a threshold can the iRobot Roomba 890 climb?
Thresholds up to 16 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the iRobot Roomba 890 fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.1 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance.
How long does the iRobot Roomba 890 run on one charge?
90 minutes on its quietest setting.