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| Spec | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $600 USD | $730 USD | $899 USD |
| Height | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | 8.6 cm (3.4 in) | 8.7 cm (3.4 in) |
| Weight | 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) | 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) | Not officially disclosed (robot only) |
| Battery Life | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Up to 120 minutes (Li-ion) |
| Charging Time | Automatically recharges via dock | Not officially disclosed | ~3 hours |
| Max Speed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not disclosed |
| AI | iRobot OS with PrecisionVision AI object recognition and Dirt Detect mess prioritization | iRobot OS with object avoidance and room-level cleaning automation | iRobot OS with Dirt Detective, PrecisionVision Navigation, AI obstacle recognition |
| Sensors | ClearView Pro LiDAR, PrecisionVision AI camera system, Cliff sensors | Front Obstacle Recognition Camera, Cliff Sensors, Bump Sensors, Dirt Detect Sensors | PrecisionVision Camera (front-facing), Cliff Sensors, Bump Sensors, Dirt Detect Sensors, Optical Floor Tracking Sensor, Wall Follow Sensor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Roomba Home App | Wi-Fi, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), Bluetooth |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri |
| Status | Available | Available | Available |
| Category | Cleaning | Cleaning | Cleaning |
| Manufacturer | iRobot | iRobot | iRobot |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Roomba Max 705 Vac | Roomba Combo j5+ | Roomba j9+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Stronger Power-Lifting Suction | — | — | ✓ |
| 180x power-lifting suction (iRobot reference baseline) | ✓ | — | — |
| 3-Stage Cleaning System | — | — | ✓ |
| App-based room and zone cleaning | — | ✓ | — |
| Auto-Empty Clean Base (up to 60 days) | — | ✓ | — |
| Auto-Emptying Clean Base (60 days) | — | — | ✓ |
| AutoEmpty Dock with up to 75 days debris storage | ✓ | — | — |
| Carpet Boost automatic suction adjustment | ✓ | — | — |
| Dirt Detect repeat passes on heavy-mess zones | ✓ | — | — |
| Dirt Detect targeted cleaning | — | ✓ | — |
| Dirt Detective Room Prioritization | — | — | ✓ |
| Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes | — | — | ✓ |
| Dual anti-tangle rubber brushes | ✓ | — | — |
| Edge sweeping brush | ✓ | — | — |
| HEPA Filtration | — | — | ✓ |
| Keep Out Zones | — | — | ✓ |
| LiDAR room mapping (day/night) | ✓ | — | — |
| Neat Row Navigation | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Mop Zones | — | ✓ | — |
| Object Avoidance (cords, shoes, pet items) | — | ✓ | — |
| Object avoidance for cords, socks, and pet waste | ✓ | — | — |
| Pet Waste Avoidance (P.O.O.P. Promise) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| PrecisionVision Obstacle Avoidance | — | — | ✓ |
| Recharge & Resume | — | — | ✓ |
| Selective Room Cleaning | — | — | ✓ |
| Smart Mapping (10 floor plans) | — | — | ✓ |
| Vacuum + Mop via swappable bin | — | ✓ | — |
| Vacuum-only cleaning | ✓ | — | — |
| Voice-command cleaning | ✓ | — | — |
| Zone Cleaning | — | — | ✓ |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Lawn & Garden before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — Roomba Mini versus AquaSense X shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — 4NE-1 Mini versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — CyberDog 2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 206 robots tracked, 142 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
