Overall Score 5.6
iRobot Roomba i7+ can clean all floor types, this feature comes in handy, as different rooms within a home may have different types of flooring i.e. carpets. If a robot vacuum cleaner is stated able to clean all types of floors, this means that the robot vacuum is capable to clean a wide range of flooring materials without any limitations.
The vacuum's ability to create a map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the space. Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, for example the iRobot Roomba i7+ having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not.
iRobot Roomba i7+ has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's way, this allwos it to navigate around them thus avoiding collisions. Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the iRobot Roomba i7+ are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. The iRobot Roomba i7+ is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets.
The iRobot Roomba i7+ has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end models may give longer warranties. The iRobot Roomba i7+'s dustbin capacity is at 0.4L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it can be emptied. The iRobot Roomba i7+ weighs 3.4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact to easily get around and carrying around.
iRobot Roomba i7+ has a width of 339mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, is the width of the area that the robot vacuum can effectively clean in a single pass. The width of a robot vacuum is key as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room iRobot Roomba i7+'s height measures 92mm, here you are considering the measure from the bottom to its highest point. Height is a key consideration, especially if you have furniture with limited clearance in your home.
The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is important as it determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. Battery capacity is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), iRobot Roomba i7+'s battery power is 3300mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to be recharged. iRobot Roomba i7+'s operating time is 1.25h iRobot Roomba i7+ has a charge time of 3h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle.
iRobot Roomba i7+ has a dirt sensor, dirt sensors are designed to detect the concentration of dirt, dust, or debris in the room being cleaned and based on their readings adjust the vacuum's cleaning behavior during operation. Self-emptying bins or automatic dirt disposal systems like the iRobot Roomba i7+, are advanced robot vacuum models that have the ease of use feature to empty their dustbins automatically. iRobot Roomba i7+ supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet.
This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to reduce the chance of the robot vacuum becoming stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the iRobot Roomba i7+ are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models. Virtual barriers are set up and managed through the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are designed to help you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go while cleaning.
iRobot Roomba i7+ has a route mapping feature which enables it to create a map of your space and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically. Auto-docking is a feature that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when certain conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction.
Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot Roomba i7+ come having an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation. iRobot Roomba i7+ has this convenient feature, which enables you to set specific days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start working.
