Comparison controls
Swap robots without losing the table. Green cells mark numeric leaders; text rows show the tradeoffs that need judgment.
Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.
Price
Weight
Battery Life
Max Speed
AI
Sensors
Connectivity
Status
Category
Capabilities
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €299 EUR | $500 USD | $1,400 USD | $900 USD |
| Height | 9.2 cm (3.6 in) | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | 3.4 in | 8.7 cm (3.4 in) |
| Weight | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) | 11 lb | Robot: 4.1 kg (8.98 lb); Clean Base: 9.9 kg (21.9 lb) |
| Battery Life | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Up to 120 minutes (Li-ion) |
| Charging Time | Automatically recharges via AutoEmpty DockNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Automatically recharges via dockNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Automatically recharges via AutoWash DockNot safely comparable as a typed unit | ~3 hours |
| Max Speed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not disclosed |
| AI | iRobot OS with ClearView LiDAR navigation, obstacle avoidance, and Carpet Detect | iRobot OS with PrecisionVision AI object recognition and Dirt Detect mess prioritization | iRobot OS with Enhanced Dirt Detect and Dirt Detective room-priority intelligence | iRobot OS with Dirt Detective, PrecisionVision Navigation, AI obstacle recognition |
| Sensors | ClearView LiDAR, Carpet Detect sensor | ClearView Pro LiDAR, PrecisionVision AI camera system, Cliff sensors | Camera, Detection Sensors, PrecisionVision Navigation | 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, Roomba Home App | Wi-Fi, iRobot Home App, Matter-enabled, Apple Home | 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 | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri |
| Status | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Category | Cleaning | Cleaning | Cleaning | Cleaning |
| Manufacturer | iRobot | iRobot | iRobot | iRobot |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Roomba Mini | Roomba Max 705 Vac | Roomba Combo 10 Max | Roomba j9+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Stronger Power-Lifting Suction | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 180x power-lifting suction (iRobot reference baseline) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 3-Stage Cleaning System | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 4-Stage Cleaning System | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 70x suction power vs Roomba 600 series | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Auto-Emptying Clean Base (60 days) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Auto-Retract Mop for carpet protection | — | — | ✓ | — |
| AutoEmpty Dock with AllergenLock bag (up to 90 days) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| AutoEmpty Dock with up to 75 days debris storage | — | ✓ | — | — |
| AutoWash Dock (empty, refill, wash, dry, self-clean) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Carpet Boost automatic suction adjustment | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Carpet Boost automatic suction increase | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Carpet Detect (avoids mopping on rugs) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Cleaning modes: Vacuum only, Mop only, or Vacuum & Mop simultaneously | — | — | ✓ | — |
| ClearView LiDAR room mapping (up to 3 floor plans) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Dirt Detect repeat passes on heavy-mess zones | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Dirt Detective Room Prioritization | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Dirt Detective room prioritization | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Disposable mopping pads (30 included) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Dual anti-tangle rubber brushes | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Edge sweeping brush | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Enhanced Dirt Detect (up to 8x more frequent dirt recognition) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| High-Efficiency Filter | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Keep Out Zones | — | — | — | ✓ |
| LiDAR room mapping (day/night) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Neat Row Navigation | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Object Avoidance (stairs, cords, socks, shoes) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Object avoidance for cords, socks, and pet waste | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Obstacle avoidance | ✓ | — | — | — |
| P.O.O.P. Promise pet accident avoidance | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Pet Waste Avoidance (P.O.O.P. Promise) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| PrecisionVision Obstacle Avoidance | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Recharge & Resume | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Scheduled cleaning via app | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Selective Room Cleaning | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Single flexible bristle brush + edge-sweeping brush | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Smart Mapping (10 floor plans) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SmartScrub back-and-forth mopping | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Spot cleaning | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Vacuum + Mop (2-in-1) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Vacuum or Mop (switchable, not simultaneous) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Vacuum-only cleaning | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Voice-command cleaning | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Voice-directed room 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, Research 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 — N1 versus Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — MiPA versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — Go2 versus NEURA Quadruped is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — StackChan 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 393 robots tracked, 239 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.
