Roomba i3 vs E4
Roomba i3
2021 · $299.99 today
6248
E4
2020 · $169.99 today
6241
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Roomba i3 is better
- Charge Time: 180 min vs 300 min(1.7× less)
- Weight: 3.4 kg vs 3.5 kg(lower)
Why E4 is better
- Suction Power: 2000 Pa vs ~1000 Pa (Power-Lifting Suction)(2.0× more)
- Battery Life: 150 min vs 75 min(2.0× more)
Verdict
Roomba i3 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Roomba i3 | E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction Power | ~1000 Pa (Power-Lifting Suction) | 2000 Pa● |
| Mopping | No | Yes, passive water tank |
| Dustbin Capacity | 400 mL | 400 mL |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | vSLAM camera-based | Adaptive Routing camera-based |
| Mapping | Imprint Smart Mapping | Room segmentation via app |
| Battery & Design | ||
| Battery Life | 75 min | 150 min● |
| Charge Time | 180 min● | 300 min |
| Weight | 3.4 kg● | 3.5 kg |