The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot: Complete 2022 Review 

If you need a robotic vacuum that doesn't cost a ton of money and can keep your floors squeaky clean, the iRobot® Roomba® 650 vacuum cleaning robot is the perfect vacuum for you. But don't just take our word for it, read on to find out the characteristics that make it best for every household.

What Is The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

The Roomba 650 is part of the iRobot 600 series which has efficient handling of pet hair, dirt, and dust. Roomba 650 robotic vacuum cleaner makes use of iAdapt navigation to move through your home whilst cleaning with its thorough three-stage cleaning system.

It has specially designed brushes to tackle dirt in a manner that wouldn't ruin the surface of your floor. Its HEPA filter makes it great at capturing dander and dust mites. This robotic vacuum compared to others is relatively cheap but still as superior in keeping your house clean as other brands. 

The iRobot® Roomba® 650 vacuum cleaning robot also has a minimalistic design and an array of features that makes it worth its price.

Design And Features Of The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

1. Design 

The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot has a round build, black with a hint of yellow and gray. It comes with different accessories designed to make cleaning more effective and easier. The controls of Roomba 650 are conveniently located on the robot and easy to identify. It has a small and compact build which allows it to clean hard-to-reach areas like underneath the bed, furniture, etc. 

• Located at the top of the robot is a pull-out handle with which you can carry the robot. The entire design of the vacuum is simple with deep attention to detail to provide the users with all the features and comfort they need to make cleaning more effective and less stressful. 

2. iAdapt Navigation

A common problem with robotic vacuums is that they tend to bump into different things around your home like furniture. Constant bumping into obstacles can damage the robot or even worse, your property. But this wouldn't be a problem for you because the 

Roomba 650 robot uses iAdapt navigation, an intelligent sensor that prevents it from bumping into any obstacle. Instead, the robot goes around the obstacle. 

This full suite of sensors allows the robot to adapt to the changes in each room. The robot also has an anti-cliff detection that prevents it from falling from high thresholds.

3. Self Charge

When the battery of the vacuum is low, the robot makes its way to the charging docks and automatically charges itself. It has up to 60 minutes of runtime and it charges for three hours.

4. Height Adjustment

The iRobot Roomba 650 has a feature that allows it to automatically adjust to the height of any surface around your home. It is what makes it efficient at its job. It can seamlessly move from hardwood floors to high pile carpet floors to clean all dirt and debris.

5. Schedule Cleaning

You can schedule a cleaning session on the robot up to seven times a week. The Roomba 650 doesn't make use of any complicated technology so to schedule cleaning wouldn't be a hassle for you.

6. Three-Stage Cleaning System

The three-stage cleaning system feature: agitate, brush, and suck, is put in place to tackle any kind of dirt on the surface of your floor. it is guaranteed that no dirt or debris will escape the robot.

7. Virtual Wall Barrier

The virtual wall barrier allows you to stop the robot from going to a particular area. You do not have to put a barrier to block the stairs, the robot has an in-built notifier to alert it of that. The Roomba 650 comes with one virtual barrier but you can buy more if you choose. 

Functions Of The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

• Cleans the dirt off the surface of your floor
• The robot can clean edges efficiently
• Can automatically adjust to the level of any surface
• It can allow you to schedule a cleaning session beforehand
• It easily navigates around your home without bumping into anything while cleaning

Pros

• You can schedule the Roomba
• The dirt detection system is efficient
• It doesn't include any complicated technology
• For its price, it offers a great value

Cons

•  It doesn't take into account the areas of the home that has been cleaned or not
• There is no voice command or app control

Specifications Of The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

Brand	iRobot
Dimension	13.4L×13.4W×3.8H
Weight	7.9 Pounds
Power Source	Battery
Runtime	60 Minutes
Battery Volt	14.4V
Floor Use	All Indoor Floor
Charge Time	3 Hours
Form Factor	Robotic

Who Should Buy iRobot Roomba 650?

• If you're not interested in a robot vacuum that can memorize your house to create a path for cleaning, Roomba 650 will be good for you
• People who want a budget-friendly robot vacuum to clean their home should get the iRobot Roomba 650
• Roomba 650 is easy to operate and maintain for people who live busy lives
• The vacuum cleaner is great for pet owners

Review Of The iRobot® Roomba® 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

The main control of the vacuum is the center button which is labeled as the Clean button. The button is surrounded by two other buttons used to command the robot to go back to the dock (the robot can do this after cleaning), the spot clean button allows the robot to clean a particular spot. 

The center button is also surrounded by five other buttons (labeled day, hour, minute, schedule, and clock), which you use to schedule the robot to clean.

Roomba 650 cleans through dirt detection so as long as there's still dirt on your floor, the vacuum doesn't move past it. Although because the robot moves very quickly it could miss a spot. It has three cleaning modes which allow it to clean your floors. 

You can place the virtual wall barrier (which consists of two C-cell batteries) to keep the robot from going beyond the area you intend to clean. You don't need to place it around your stairs because the robot has sensors that allow it to know the height of a threshold. Compared to other vacuums, the Roomba 650 doesn't make a lot of noise while cleaning.

If the robot somehow can't make its way to where you want to clean, you can easily pick it up by the handle sitting at the top of the vacuum. Underneath the vacuum is where the spinning brush is located, the dustbin, and the treaded tires which allows the robot to move around. 

The Roomba 650 is equipped with a 3,000mAh battery that lasts for 60 minutes or more, after which it makes its way back to the charging dock. When the device is charging, the center button shows yellow. It changes to green when the robot is ready to go. 

When it comes to cleaning, iRobot Roomba 650 is suitable for any kind of floor. If you have more than one type of floor surface, the robot can sense it and automatically adjust its height in such a way that it gets close enough to suck in any type of dirt. The device makes use of HEPA filters and you can easily dispose of the bin when it is full.

Comparison Between Four iRobot Brands: Roomba 650, Roomba 971, Roomba 981, and Roomba 770

Model	Roomba 650	Roomba 981	Roomba 770	Roomba 971
HEPA Filter	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Noise Level	61dB	58dB	60dB	70dB
Compatible Devices	None	Google Home, Amazon Echo	None	Google Home, Amazon Echo
Weight	7.9 Pounds	8.8 Pounds	8.38 Pounds	8.5 Pounds
Dustbin Capacity	0.31L	0.5L	0.27L	0.6L
Bagless	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cleaning Modes	3	4	3	4
Dirt Sensor	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Runtime	60 Minutes	120 Minutes	90 Minutes	75 Minutes
Charge Time	3 Hours	3 Hours	3 Hours	3 Hours
Carpet Detection	Yes	No	No	No
Height Adjustment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Control Method	Button	App	Remote	App
Dimension L×W×H	13.4×13.4×3.8	13.9×13.9×3.58	13.9×13.9×3.58	13.7×13.7×3.5

FAQs

What do I replace my Roomba 650's battery with? 

You can go to the manufacturer's store to find a replacement battery. The new generation XLife extended battery life by iRobot is compatible with the Roomba 600 series.

After the robot is done cleaning, does it just sit in a spot?

If the robot still has power, it will stop after cleaning, and if it has access to the docking station, it docks itself there. But perhaps if you have the door to the room closed, the robot will sit in a spot until you take it a few feet away from the docking station and press the dock button.

Can the vacuum clean the food my kids pour on the floor?

Yes, it can as long as it is not liquid food.

Video Review Of The iRobot Roomba 650 Vacuum Cleaner

Conclusion

The iRobot Roomba 650 robotic vacuum cleaner is excellent but one feature that would have made it even better is if it had an app or remote control to assist people who have back problems from having to pick up the vacuum or bend every time they had to make commands.