The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Robot Vacuums, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum #3 in Robot Vacuums
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iRobot Roomba j7+ Smart LiDAR Mapping Robot Vacuum iRobot Roomba j7+ Smart LiDAR Mapping Robot Vacuum #13 in Robot Vacuums
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#13
Suction
1500Pa, good on carpets & floors
70X vs 600 series, strong on carpet & floor
Navigation
Gyro-based rows, no floorplan memory
LiDAR smart mapping, no-go zones, efficient rows
Obstacle Avoidance
Bumps & navigate, no AI avoidance
Low-light obstacle avoidance, furniture aware
Self-empty dock
Charging dock only, manual bin empty
Charging dock only, manual bin empty
Mopping
Vacuum only, no mop
Vacuum only, no mop
App & Voice Control
Solid app with Alexa/Google scheduling
Full Roomba Home App + Alexa & Google
Value
Strong bang for budget price
Mid-range pricing, strong features per dollar
Verdict
Best entry-level robot vacuum from market leader
Best balance of smart mapping and suction for the mid-range

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