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iRobot Roomba 981 vs iRobot Roomba i7+

    13.9 in
    3.58 in
    iRobot Roomba 981 Robotic Cleaner
    iRobot Roomba 981
      6.5 in
      6.2 in
      iRobot Roomba i7+ Robotic Cleaner
      iRobot Roomba i7+
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      Editiorial reviews
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      Check your floors off your spring cleaning to-do list.Read more
      The iRobot Roomba 981 is a well-built robot vacuum with outstanding performance on bare floors. It's also effective at cleaning pet hair from most surface types....Read more
      iRobot Roomba 981 (Robot Vacuum Cleaner): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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      4.2 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
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      User rating
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      3.9 out of 5
      55 user ratings
      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      44 user ratings
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
      iRobot Roomba i7+iRobot Roomba i7+
      Total dust capacity0.13 gal0.09 gal
      Dust collector typeBaglessDust bag
      Navigation typeiAdapt
      • Mapping
      • SmartNavi
      • iAdapt

      Design

      iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
      iRobot Roomba i7+iRobot Roomba i7+
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Blue
      		Black

      Dimensions

      iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
      iRobot Roomba i7+iRobot Roomba i7+
      Width13.9 in6.5 in
      Height3.58 in6.2 in
      Weight0.0 lb7.43 lb
      Diameter13.9 in13.34 in

      Performance

      iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
      iRobot Roomba i7+iRobot Roomba i7+
      Floor surfaces supported
      • Carpet
      • Hard floor
      • Laminate
      • Linoleum
      • Parquet
      • Tiles
      • Wood
      • Carpet
      • Hard floor

      Features

      iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
      iRobot Roomba i7+iRobot Roomba i7+
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Mobile appyesyes
      Remote controlyesyes
      Self-docking (automatic recharge)yesyes
      Stair sensoryesyes
      Wet microfiber mopnoyes

      Power

      iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
      iRobot Roomba i7+iRobot Roomba i7+
      Battery type
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Full charge time3.0 h1.5 h
      Run time120.0 min.75.0 min.

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              iRobot Roomba 981 vs iRobot Roomba i7+ - User Opinions

              • shaquita.mante
                over 1 year ago
                The 981 has a much better performance on bare floors, longer battery life, and more automation features. On the other hand, the i7+ delivers better performance on carpets and has the ability to automatically empty its dirt compartment into a larger container built into its charging dock.
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