IQ Robot XL R101AE vs Roomba i7+
IQ Robot XL R101AE
2020 · $399.99 today
6447
Roomba i7+
2018 · $599.99 today
6945
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why IQ Robot XL R101AE is better
- Dustbin Capacity (L): 0.6 L (onboard, 60-day base bag) vs 0.4 L(50% more)
- Runtime (min): 90 min vs 75 min(20% more)
Why Roomba i7+ is better
- Suction Power (Pa): ~1700 Pa (10x Power Lifting Suction) vs ~1000 Pa(1.7× more)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | IQ Robot XL R101AE | Roomba i7+ |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | ||
| Navigation Type | Camera-based visual mapping | vSLAM camera + Imprint Smart Mapping |
| Mapping Technology | Home mapping with room selection | Persistent multi-floor maps |
| Multi-Floor Maps | No | Yes |
| Cleaning | ||
| Suction Power (Pa) | ~1000 Pa | ~1700 Pa (10x Power Lifting Suction)● |
| Mopping Function | No | No |
| Brush Roll Type | Self-cleaning brush roll | Dual rubber multi-surface brushes |
| Battery & Capacity | ||
| Runtime (min) | 90 min● | 75 min |
| Dustbin Capacity (L) | 0.6 L (onboard, 60-day base bag)● | 0.4 L |
| Auto-Empty Base | Yes | Yes (Clean Base, 60 days) |
| Smart Features | ||
| App Control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes (Alexa/Google) | Yes (Alexa/Google) |
| Scheduling | Yes, room-specific | Yes, room-specific |