Roomba i7+ vs Roomba 980
Roomba i7+
2018 · $599.99 today
6945
Roomba 980
2015 · $449 today
5929
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Roomba i7+ is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Roomba 980 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Roomba i7+ leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Roomba i7+ | Roomba 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | vSLAM camera + Imprint Smart Mapping | vSLAM camera |
| Mapping Technology | Persistent multi-floor maps | — |
| Multi-Floor Maps | Yes | — |
| Persistent Mapping | — | Yes |
| Multi-Floor Mapping | — | No |
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction Power (Pa) | ~1700 Pa (10x Power Lifting Suction) | — |
| Mopping Function | No | — |
| Brush Roll Type | Dual rubber multi-surface brushes | — |
| Battery & Capacity | ||
| Runtime (min) | 75 min | — |
| Dustbin Capacity (L) | 0.4 L | — |
| Auto-Empty Base | Yes (Clean Base, 60 days) | — |
| Smart Features | ||
| App Control | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant | Yes (Alexa/Google) | — |
| Scheduling | Yes, room-specific | — |
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Suction Power | — | ~1000 Pa |
| Mopping | — | None |
| Dustbin Capacity | — | 0.6 L |
| Battery & Coverage | ||
| Battery Life | — | 120 min |
| Coverage per Charge | — | 1500 sqft |
| Design | ||
| Weight | — | 3.9 kg |
| Height | — | 9.2 cm |
| Noise | — | 65 dB |