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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
1.32 in
0.37 in
iRobot Roomba I7 Robotic Cleaner
iRobot Roomba I7
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
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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4.1 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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User rating
55
3.9 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
7 %
62
3.9 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

General

iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
iRobot Roomba I7iRobot Roomba I7
Total dust capacity0.13 gal0.09 gal
Dust collector typeBaglessBagless
Navigation typeiAdaptiAdapt

Design

iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
iRobot Roomba I7iRobot Roomba I7
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black
  • Black,Grey

Dimensions

iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
iRobot Roomba I7iRobot Roomba I7
Width13.9 in1.32 in
Height3.58 in0.37 in
Diameter13.9 in1.32 in

Features

iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
iRobot Roomba I7iRobot Roomba I7
Mobile appyesyes
Remote controlyesyes
Self-docking (automatic recharge)yesyes
Wet microfiber mopnono

Power

iRobot Roomba 981iRobot Roomba 981
iRobot Roomba I7iRobot Roomba I7
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Full charge time3.0 h1.5 h
Run time120.0 min.75.0 min.
Rechargeableyesyes

Pros & Cons

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