iRobot Roomba 770 vs 780 vs 790

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If you're considering buying the iRobot Roomba to clean around the house, I know that it can get a bit confusing trying to decide which model to choose.

The 700-series is the latest line of Roombas. The top-of-the-line is the Roomba 790 and the 770 rounds out of the bottom of this series. I'll compare the Roomba 770 vs 780 vs 790 and highlight the differences between the three models.

The table below summarizes the differences between the features of the actual Roomba robot between the Roomba 770 vs Roomba 780 vs the Roomba 790.

Model	Roomba 770	Roomba 780	Roomba 790
Wireless Command Center	Not Included	Not Included	Included
Room-to-Room Navigation	No	Yes	Yes
Control Panel	Buttons	Touchpad Control	Touchpad Control

Here is a listing of the accessories that come with each model. The entries that are highlighted in yellow represent items that are not included in the model before.

iRobot Roomba 770	iRobot Roomba 780	iRobot Roomba 790
1 iRobot Roomba 770 1 Rechargeable Battery with Extended-Life Power Management 1 Battery Charger (3-hour charge time) 1 Compact Self-Charging Home Base 2 Auto Virtual Walls (each requires 2 C batteries, not included) 1 Extra Filter 2 Brush Cleaning Tools 1 Remote Control 1 Instructional DVD 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Robot, 6-Month Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Battery	1 iRobot Roomba 780 1 Rechargeable Battery with Extended-Life Power Management 1 Battery Charger (3-hour charge time) 1 Compact Self-Charging Home Base + 2 Virtual Wall Lighthouses 1 Extra Filter + 1 Extra Bristle Brush, Flexible Brush and Side Brush 2 Brush Cleaning Tools 1 Remote Control 1 Instructional DVD 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Robot, 6-Month Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Battery	1 iRobot Roomba 790 1 Rechargeable Battery with Extended-Life Power Management 1 Battery Charger (3-hour charge time) 1 Compact Self-Charging Home Base + 3 Virtual Wall Lighthouses (each requires 2 C batteries, not included) + 1 Wireless Command Center (requires 4 AA batteries, not included) + 3 Extra Sets of Dual HEPA Filters + 3 Extra Side Brushes, 2 Extra Beater Brushes, 2 Extra Bristle Brushes 2 Brush Cleaning Tools, + 1 Screwdriver + 1 Accessory Storage and Carrying Case 1 Instructional DVD 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Robot, 6-Month Manufacturer's Limited Warranty On Battery

Look at the tables above and decide for yourself whether the price is worth it. Note that each model is $100 more than the previous, ie. $499, $599 and $699.