Roomba 680, an iRobot bestseller

Every day, more people join the convenience of cleaning their home with a robot vacuum cleaner.. Robot vacuum cleaners have evolved a lot in recent years, and they do more than enough work to make the use of other devices unnecessary in daily cleaning (although occasionally, stick or sled vacuum cleaners are used).

iRobot is the leading brand on the market, and has several ranges, which differ in their characteristics and prices. The robot we are talking about on this occasion falls within its most economical range, the 600 series.

The Roomba 680 (or 681, since they are practically the same) has become a great sales success, thanks to the fact that it does an excellent job, is very easy to handle, and incorporates improvements such as the lithium battery.

And all this, at a very reasonable price, and with all the guarantee of the market-leading brand, with 30 years of experience and more than 30 million robots sold worldwide.

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Roomba 680: our review

The Roomba 680 has obtained 87 rating points out of 100, based on 1.818 opinions. It is a robot that is easy to handle, programmable, robust, and has a lithium battery., which avoids the memory effect.

Effectively traps a large amount of dirt, hair and other particles, on all types of floors, cleaning in three phases, with a real-time navigation system that allows you to make more than 60 decisions per second.

Box contents

In addition to the robot vacuum cleaner itself, with its side brush, tank and lithium battery included, the box includes:

• A charging base.
• An additional filter.
• A Virtual Wall Dual wall.

Roomba 680: start-up

Handling the Roomba 680 is very simple. The first time it is going to be used, it must be charged (although it comes with a partial charge, it is advisable to do so).

1. To begin with, The charging base is located in a place where there is at least 0,5 meters on each side and 1 meter in front, and from any staircase (so the robot can maneuver without problems), and it plugs in.
2. On the bottom of the robot, you have to remove a tab that is in the battery compartment.
3. The robot is then placed on the charging base.
4. The first time, you need to charge for at least 3 hours, to ensure full charging.
5. Finally, the robot is activated, through the CLEAN button.

Roomba 680 operation

To put it to work, just press the Clean button once to activate it, and once to start the cleaning cycle.. If pressed while cleaning, it will pause (until the button is pressed again). To return to the base, you can press the DOCK button (shaped like a house), or simply let it return on its own., when the cleaning cycle ends.

As with any other robot vacuum cleaner (or, in general, when we clean with a vacuum cleaner), It is advisable to pick up any object that is on the floor, and leave as much space as possible for the robot to maneuver comfortably. (for example, putting the chairs on top of the table).

The Roomba 680 It also has a concentrated cleaning mode, which will focus around one point. To activate it, press the Spot button, which is the one just above the Clean button, shaped like a crosshair. The robot will spiral (approximately one meter) around the point where this mode is activated.

How to program the Roomba 680

The Roomba 680 is programmable, in a simple way. To do this, press the programming button (the one with the drawing of a calendar) and, keeping it pressed, use the D (day), H (hour) and M (minute) buttons to configure the programming. When finished, release the programming button and the robot will make a sound, indicating it has been set up.

If you want to delete a schedule, press the schedule button and, at the same time, the day button (D), to find the time you want to delete. When located, press and hold the D button for 5 seconds. At this time, the Roomba will also beep, to indicate that the operation has been completed.

Features of Roomba robot vacuum cleaners

Currently, there are 4 Roomba ranges, classified into series: 600, 700, 800 and 900.

In this way, simply by the product code, we can get an idea of ​​the features that we are going to find, and the price range.

So, for example, the vacuum cleaner we are analyzing today, the 680, belongs to the 6 series, which is the most economical Roomba. But that does not mean it lacks a lot of qualities. And it is that iRobot has provided all its devices with a series of common features (which in the higher range models are even better):

Drawbacks

The drawbacks of this robot are related to its price. Roomba has established a competitive price for this vacuum cleaner, which obviously means that it does not reach the performance of higher ranges, it does not have zone mapping, Aero Force cleaning system (more powerful) or WiFi connection.

Its autonomy is not excessive either. Although it has the improvement that its battery is lithium, without memory effect (other Roombas in this series have Ni-MH), the 60 minutes it provides may not be enough in some cases. Although it is not a big problem, you just have to let it charge, and get to work again!

Opinions about the Roomba 680

Excellent, I didn't think I was going to do such a thorough cleaning.. After vacuuming, I put the Roomba 680 to work and found the bin full of dust and hair.

Essential, I think it is the most essential home tool, even for those who do not work.

I am very excited, works hard and cleans very well, even in corners. Programming is very easy to set up.

Top! Vacuums well on carpets and hard floors, charges quickly and saves time. What more could you want!

We were a little skeptical, but We have been surprised by its speed and operation. Even the cat, who is usually afraid of new gadgets, was impressed (in his own way). It is easy to operate and program. Even the shag carpet hasn't been a problem for her.

I really like the Roomba, does what is expected of him. It is easy to handle, and the tank is very easy to empty.

It is very useful, especially if you have pets.. We have two dogs and two cats, and we are amazed at what he has been able to absorb. Highly recommended.

Why buy a Roomba 680

If you are looking for a robust robot vacuum cleaner that you can trust, and you prefer it to belong to the leading brand on the market, the Roomba 680 is an excellent option. If you are looking for simplicity, but want a robot that does its job well, thanks to its power and its three-phase cleaning system, you can opt for this model.

Roombas comparison

We show you the comparison of the Roomba 680 with other higher-end ones:

If you want to know more about other robot vacuum cleaners, including some of the best sellers on the market, visit our articles:

The iRobot company

History iRobot brand is closely linked to the development of the robot vacuum cleaner. Founded in 1990 by various robotics specialists from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States, it has sold more than 20 million robots worldwide.

It not only makes robot vacuum cleaners (although that is what the company is best known for). iRobot also manufactures robots for defense and security, mine detection and other military uses, marine robots, or even for space exploration.