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RoboVac G30 vs Roomba i3

RoboVac G30

2019 · $219.99 today

5940
Roomba i3

2021 · $299.99 today

6248
SuctionNavigationMoppingAutomationBatteryValue
RoboVac G30Roomba i3

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Why RoboVac G30 is better

  • Suction Power: 2000 Pa vs ~1000 Pa (Power-Lifting Suction)(2.0× more)
  • Dustbin Capacity: 600 mL vs 400 mL(50% more)
  • Battery Life: 100 min vs 75 min(33% more)
  • Weight: 2.85 kg vs 3.4 kg(19% less)

Why Roomba i3 is better

  • Charge Time: 180 min vs 300 min(1.7× less)

Verdict

Roomba i3 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecRoboVac G30Roomba i3
Cleaning
Suction Power2000 Pa~1000 Pa (Power-Lifting Suction)
MoppingNoNo
Dustbin Capacity600 mL400 mL
Navigation
Navigation TypePath-tracking sensor + gyroscopevSLAM camera-based
MappingBoustrophedon row cleaningImprint Smart Mapping
Battery & Design
Battery Life100 min75 min
Charge Time300 min180 min
Weight2.85 kg3.4 kg