Roborock S6 vs Roomba i7 Face to Face Comparison

Roomba i7

The Roomba i7 measures 13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches and weighs just 7.45lbs. When it comes to aesthetics, it is available in two color options.

The dark grey and black Roomba i7 is for the US market, while the silver on black model is for the Chinese market. The i7 has three buttons on the top of the interface,, and the iRobot logo.

Roborock S6

Roborock S6 measures 13.7 x 13.8 x 3.8-inches and weighs 7.94lbs.

There are two color options; white and black. At the top of the interface, there is a large turret that houses the LIDAR system and three buttons.

Roomba i7

The Roomba i7 comes with iRobot’s Gen 2 motor, the same one used in the Roomba 960 and 890.

This is such a flaw considering it is a high-end Roomba. It can deliver a maximum of 1000pa when in the highest power setting.

Roborock S6

On the other hand, Roborock S6 comes with a powerful motor that delivers a cool 2000pa when in Max power setting.

Of course, this is a multispeed robot vacuum, so suction power is adjustable depending on the cleaning needs.

Roomba i7

Roomba i7 comes with a self-adjusting cleaning head that works to ensure close contact with the surface – bare floors and carpets.

It tags along with a dual multisurface brushroll where one brushroll agitates dirt, and the other picks the dirt. One feature we liked is the anti-tangle technology, which prevents jamming even when dealing with the long dog hairs.

At the side, there is one sweeping brush for cleaning the wall edges, and directing dirt on the Roomba’s path to the primary brush.

Roborock S6

Roborock S6 also comes with a self-adjusting cleaning head that flexes to ensure proper contact with the surface.

It also tags along with two brushes, the primary brushroll, and a side sweeping brush.

The primary brushroll is different from that of the Roomba, as there is only one brushroll. It has spiral bristles that also reduce tangling but not as efficiently as Roomba’s dual multisurface brushroll.

There’s also a single side sweeping brush.

Roborock S6

Roborock S6 comes with HEPA-style filters despite being a top brand.

But that’s not to say it is not efficient. They are 99.99% efficient but the problem is that they filter down to 10 microns, while true-HEPA filters down to 0.3 micron.

That means the S6 won’t capture the tiniest allergens, and these include the pollen, dust mites, and the rest. The bin size has a 0.48L bin.

Roomba i7

Roomba i7 is not any better as it also comes with HEPA-style filters. They are also efficient but not reliable, especially if you have pets and allergies.

When it comes to the bin size, the Roomba i7 has a 0.3L bin but comes with self-emptying technology. The i7+ comes with a Clean Base unit, which empties the Roomba when it docks.

The unit can hold up to 30 bags, and that means you could go up to 30 days without worrying about bin emptying.

Roomba i7

Roomba i7 is a disappointment here as it has a 1800mAh lithium-ion battery that can last for just 75 minutes when in low power setting and 55 minutes when in high power mode.

When it comes to power management, the vacuum can recharge and resume cleaning automatically, just like the Roomba S9, and other high-end vacuums from other brands.

The recharge time is 2 – 3 hours, and the life cycle of this battery is 12 months on average.

Roborock S6

The Roborock S6, on the other hand, tags along with a larger 5,200mAh battery that can last for a cool 180 minutes when in low power mode and 110 minutes when in high-power mode.

It can cover a 2,150 ft2 / 200 m2 floor on a single charge. When it comes to recharging, this is an intelligent vacuum that recharges automatically and resumes cleaning after that.

One unique feature is the Top Up charging function that allows the robot to recharge up to 80% to finish the job instead of waiting for the entire 3 hours to recharge fully.

Roomba i7

Roombas are known as the most intelligent vacuums, and here is one of the areas the brand excels in.

The i7 uses the latest system, dubbed iAdapt 3.0. This is an intelligent system that works in the same way as iAdapt 2.0, but it brings on board Imprint Smart Mapping.

The vacuum software is based on a VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) algorithm, which combines sensors, and a camera for efficient navigation. In well lit high traffic rooms and large apartments, this system does an excellent job, but not in the dark.

Roborock S6

On the other hand, Roborock, a new generation model, uses LIDAR technology, which offers precision laser navigation.

This is a SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). The small turret at the top houses a 360° laser rangefinder that spins at 300rpm, and alongside a broad sensor network, they help the robot create a 98% accurate 2D floor plan map of your house.

While it may look inferior to a system with a real-time camera, LIDAR is quite accurate and the advantage, it is not limited in the dark like the Roomba i7.

Roomba i7

Roomba uses an intelligent system called Imprint Smart Mapping. This is basically a technology that allows the Roomba to learn and map your home.

The Roomba i7 cleans in a methodical pattern just like the other Roombas with VSLAM navigation to ensure entire level cleaning. The system creates a map of your house after several runs, and can store up to 10 maps.

It’s also possible to name the different rooms, and this feature comes through when you are customizing the cleaning.

Basically, the Roomba knows your kitchen, and the bedroom so you can tell it to clean specific rooms only.

Roborock S6

Roborock is also an intelligent robot vacuum when it comes to floor mapping. It also cleans in a systematic pattern ensuring no spot is untouched.

As a new generation robot, it offers 20% more efficiency courtesy of the 32-bit quadcore processor. Roborock S6 maps and learns your house as well, but it stores a maximum of 3 maps.

Here again, you can name the rooms and also customize cleaning by selecting the specific rooms you want to clean. And it gets better, you can also tell the Roborock to clean the bedroom at low power setting, at specific times, and the kitchen, of course at high power setting, at another time.

Roborock S6

Roborock S6 comes with digital barriers as a form of containment. All you need to do is select the rooms you don’t want the vacuum to clean, or draw the boundaries on the floor planner.

Roomba i7

As for Roomba i7, there are two options.
Initially, Roombas used Virtual Walls nodes for containment, but recently, iRobot introduced digital barriers. Here also, you can select the rooms you don’t want the robot to reach, or draw boundaries on the app.

Roomba i7

When it comes to voice compatibility, Roomba i7 can sync with Alexa and Google Assistant as well as several other IFTTT protocols.
Roomba also works with the mobile app, the iRobot Home app, to be precise.

Roborock S6

Roborock S6 also comes with voice assistant compatibility with Alexa and Assistant. In addition, it comes with an intuitive voice function. Roborock also has a mobile app where much of the controls are.

Roomba i7

The Roomba i7 may not be the latest iRobot vacuum, but it shares some awesome features with the Roomba S9, the best model from the California-based brand.

This vacuum is also a great choice if you have high traffic rooms, multirooms, and large apartments as VSLAM systems are more accurate.

Lastly, buy the Roomba i7 if you have pets as the dual multisurface brushroll is effective in preventing tangling when dealing with the long dog hair.

But then, there are a few things we dislike about this vacuum, and the first thing is the average suction power. Considering the price tag, it should be doing at least 2000pa, but it’s delivering half of that at max power.

Roborock S6

The Roborock S6 is also not the latest model from the Chinese brand, but it’s still a force to reckon. There’s the S5 Max and the newly announced S6 Pure.

One of the reasons we like the S6 is the 2-in-1 functionality where it can vacuum and mops simultaneously. That means you need a separate robot mop to get the job done.

It’s also the best choice for carpets as it puts up 2000pa, so it’s twice as powerful as Roomba i7.

The Roborock S6 also has a good mix of features compared to Roomba i7, and above all, it has better value for money.

You might also shy away from buying a Chinese brand, but considering the reviews, Roborock is indeed a reliable and trusted brand. We also wish Roborock would have adopted VSLAM technology, but that is not to say the LIDAR navigation isn’t good enough.