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iRobot Roomba i7+ review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£850Max suction power:1700 PaRuntime:75 minDustbin capacity:500 mLMax threshold height:20 mm

iRobot Roomba i7+ Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of robot vacuums
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

7.2

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

4.9

Battery

10%

8.8

Smart Features

7%

4.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 74%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £850
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum iRobot Roomba i7+

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

30%

6.4

Cleaning

23%

7.2

Navigation

18%

3.9

Mopping

12%

4.9

Battery

10%

8.8

Smart Features

7%

4.6

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
iRobot Roomba i7+ has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

6.0

Price

6.1
Max suction power
1,700 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 1,700 Pa, which is lower than 88.4% of robot vacuums and equal to 1.3% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 1 suction power levels, which is fewer than 92.3% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 7.7% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
brushless
This robot vacuum uses a brushless motor, a type that is generally more efficient than those used by 2.7% of robot vacuums and also used by 97.3% of robot vacuums.
Power
33 W
Cleaning modes
3
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 3 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 62% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 27.7% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
no
This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, although 79% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
none
This robot vacuum uses none for mopping. This system is less effective than those on 79.8% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 20.2% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
none
Mop pad material
none
Mop pressure
N/A
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Primary navigation technology
camera
This robot vacuum uses camera as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 68.6% of robot vacuums and matched by 3.6% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
yes
This robot vacuum stores multiple maps. 56.4% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
iRobot Home
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
dual-band
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Bluetooth connectivity. 35.5% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh, which is lower than 95.3% of robot vacuums and equal to 4% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
75 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 75 min per charge, which is shorter than 94.7% of robot vacuums and equal to 3.6% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
93 mm
Width
342 mm
Length
342 mm
Weight
3.4 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.4 kg, making it lighter than 56.6% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 3.5% of robot vacuums.
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iRobot Roomba i7+ vs the average robot vacuum

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  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • Detects dirtier areas
    This robot vacuum detects dirtier areas, while the average robot vacuum does not detect dirtier areas.
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • 2.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (2 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    2 h vs 4.5 h
  • Dustbin full alert
    This robot vacuum alerts you when its dustbin is full, while the average robot vacuum does not. 19.5% of robot vacuums offer a dustbin full indicator.
  • 100 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (500 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    500 mL vs 400 mL
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • 2.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (2 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    2 h vs 4.5 h
  • 0.1 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (1.9 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    1.9 W vs 2 W
  • Has a child lock
    This robot vacuum has a child lock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.9% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • Empties its dustbin automatically
    This robot vacuum empties its dustbin automatically, while the average robot vacuum requires manual dustbin emptying.
  • Detects dirtier areas
    This robot vacuum detects dirtier areas, while the average robot vacuum does not detect dirtier areas.
  • Adjusts its cleaning height automatically
    This robot vacuum adjusts its cleaning height automatically, while the average robot vacuum uses a fixed cleaning height.
  • Dustbin full alert
    This robot vacuum alerts you when its dustbin is full, while the average robot vacuum does not. 19.5% of robot vacuums offer a dustbin full indicator.
  • 100 mL larger dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a larger onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (500 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    500 mL vs 400 mL
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • 2,300 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 75 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (75 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    75 min vs 150 min
  • 25.4% worse value for money
    iRobot Roomba i7+ has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.05 vs 7.6).
    6.05 vs 7.59
  • 3.27x more expensive
    iRobot Roomba i7+ is more expensive than the average robot vacuum (£850 vs £260).
    £850 vs £260
  • 6.53x less popular
    iRobot Roomba i7+ is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 75 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (75 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    75 min vs 150 min
  • 1,400 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (1,800 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    1,800 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2018, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2018 vs 2023
  • 3 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (68 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    68 dB vs 65 dB
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses basic sensors for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    basic sensors vs hybrid
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses camera for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    camera vs LiDAR
  • 2,300 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,700 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 1 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (3 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 1.3 L smaller auto-empty dust bag
    This robot vacuum has a smaller auto-empty dust bag than the average robot vacuum (1.7 L vs 3 L). The average auto-empty dust bag capacity is 3 L.
    1.7 L vs 3 L
  • Non-washable filter
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable filter, while the average robot vacuum does. 72.5% of robot vacuums have a washable filter.
  • Does not include a cleaning tool
    This robot vacuum does not include a cleaning tool, while the average robot vacuum includes a cleaning tool.
  • Cannot mop floors
    This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, while the average robot vacuum can mop floors.
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.
  • Less capable mopping system
    This robot vacuum uses none for mopping, while the average robot vacuum uses static pad.
    none vs static pad
  • 3 fewer water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (0 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    0 vs 3

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What customers like about iRobot Roomba i7+

  • Automatic Dirt Disposal: The Clean Base allows the vacuum to empty its own dustbin, requiring you to only dispose of the bag every few months
  • Smart Mapping: Highly accurate mapping allows users to label specific rooms and send the robot to clean exact dirty spots
  • Excellent Cleaning Performance: Dual rotating main brushes and strong suction power do a great job on both carpets and hard floors
  • Pet-Friendly: Effective at picking up pet hair and captures 99% of fine particles and allergens with its high-efficiency filter
  • App and Voice Control: Easy-to-use smartphone app with scheduling features and seamless integration with voice assistants

What customers don't like about iRobot Roomba i7+

  • High Price Point: The model with the automatic dirt disposal base is quite an expensive investment
  • Loud Operation: Can be noticeably louder than other robot vacuums, and there is no setting to lower the noise by reducing suction
  • Short Battery Life: Requires frequent recharging for large homes, meaning a full cleaning cycle can take a significant amount of time
  • Maintenance on Edges: Hair can occasionally wrap tightly around the front wheel and brushes, requiring manual cleaning

Verdict

The iRobot Roomba i7+ is a smart robot vacuum measuring 33.9 cm in diameter and 9.2 cm in height, equipped with a 460 ml internal dustbin, a 1700 Pa suction motor, and a battery yielding up to 75–90 minutes of runtime. Its primary characteristic is the Clean Base automatic dirt disposal station that stores up to 30 bins of debris in sealed disposable bags, paired with vSLAM camera-based systematic navigation and Imprint Smart Mapping for multi-floor scheduling. Main advantages include hands-free self-emptying, a dual multi-surface tangle-free rubber brush system that excels at picking up pet hair, and voice control compatibility via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. However, notable disadvantages include a high retail price tag, a very loud operational noise level (especially during base bin evacuation), an inability to navigate efficiently in completely dark rooms, and ongoing costs for replacement disposal bags.

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