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Roomba 980 vs Roomba j7+

Roomba 980

2015 · $449 today

5929
Roomba j7+

2022 · $499 today

6753
SuctionNavigationMoppingAutomationBatteryValue
Roomba 980Roomba j7+

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Roomba 980 is better

No standout numeric advantages.

Why Roomba j7+ is better

  • Suction Power: ~2200 Pa (10x Power) vs ~1000 Pa(2.2× more)

Verdict

Roomba j7+ leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecRoomba 980Roomba j7+
Cleaning Performance
Suction Power~1000 Pa~2200 Pa (10x Power)
MoppingNone
Dustbin Capacity0.6 L
Navigation
Navigation TypevSLAM camera
Persistent MappingYes
Multi-Floor MappingNo
MappingCamera-based vSLAM
Obstacle AvoidancePrecisionVision camera + AI
Battery & Coverage
Battery Life120 min
Coverage per Charge1500 sqft
Design
Weight3.9 kg
Height9.2 cm
Noise65 dB
Cleaning
Suction Power~1000 Pa~2200 Pa (10x Power)
Mop TypeNone (vacuum only)
Dustbin EmptyingAuto, in dock
Battery & Dock
Battery CapacityLithium, unspecified mAh
Runtime75 min
Dock FeaturesAuto-empty only