Botvac D7 Connect vs Roomba 980
Botvac D7 Connect
2017 · $399 today
6035
Roomba 980
2015 · $449 today
5929
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Botvac D7 Connect is better
- Multi-Floor Mapping: Yes vs No(Infinity× more)
- Suction Power: ~2100 Pa vs ~1000 Pa(2.1× more)
- Coverage per Charge: 2000 sqft vs 1500 sqft(33% more)
- Dustbin Capacity: 0.7 L vs 0.6 L(17% more)
- Weight: 3.7 kg vs 3.9 kg(5% less)
Why Roomba 980 is better
- Noise: 65 dB vs 68 dB(5% less)
- Height: 9.2 cm vs 9.6 cm(lower)
Verdict
Botvac D7 Connect leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Botvac D7 Connect | Roomba 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Performance | ||
| Suction Power | ~2100 Pa● | ~1000 Pa |
| Mopping | None | None |
| Dustbin Capacity | 0.7 L● | 0.6 L |
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | LaserSmart LIDAR | vSLAM camera |
| Persistent Mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Floor Mapping | Yes● | No |
| Battery & Coverage | ||
| Battery Life | 120 min | 120 min |
| Coverage per Charge | 2000 sqft● | 1500 sqft |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 3.7 kg● | 3.9 kg |
| Height | 9.6 cm | 9.2 cm● |
| Noise | 68 dB | 65 dB● |