Roborock S7 can clean all floor types, this is essential, as different rooms inside your home may have various types of flooring i.e. carpets. When a robot vacuum cleaner is said to be as being able to clean all types of floors, it means that the vacuum is designed and equipped to effectively clean a wide range of flooring materials without any significant issues.
A robot vacuum's ability to generate a map of its cleaning area is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to keep a record of the layout of the space. Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, e.g.
the Roborock S7 having the mapping feature can dedicate efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas keeping out of those that are not. Roomba i1 Plus also has the mapping and navigation feature, navigation defines how the robot vacuum moves around the space. Mapping and navigation often go hand in hand to help the vacuum navigate to the mapped-out spaces to be cleaned ignoring those that aren't.
Roborock S7 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying objects in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. No-go zones is a feature of many advanced robot vacuum cleaners and Roborock S7 is one of them. These zones are essentially digital boundaries or restricted areas that you can set up to prevent the robot from entering specific areas or rooms during its cleaning cycle.
Roomba i1 Plus also supports the no-go zones feature, such a feature is particularly useful in spaces where there are areas that you want to keep off-limits to the robot vacuum. Most modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roborock S7 are designed to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be added to the Amazon Echo ecosystem and programmed using voice commands. Roomba i1 Plus can also work with Amazon Alexa, keep in mind that you will need an Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo speaker for voice control to work with your robot vacuum.
The Roborock S7 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands via Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app found on smartphones and tablets. Roomba i1 Plus too is compatible with Google Assistant, it's always essential to verify the level of compatibility with Google Assistant before purchasing a robot vacuum. The Roborock S7 has 4 cleaning modes, the cleaning modes supported by robot vacuum cleaners varies depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum.
Roborock S7 has a period of 1 year, warranty periods typically range from 1 year to 2 years, but some higher-end models may give longer warranties. The Roomba i1 Plus, at 1 year
has the same warranty period as that of Roborock S7. When considering a robot vacuum cleaner, it's important to read and understand the warranty terms and conditions, as well as any limitations or exclusions that may apply.
The Roborock S7 has washable filters, these are designed to capture dust, dirt, and fine particles during the cleaning process and can be easily removed and washed to keep up the vacuum's performance. Roborock S7's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity indicates how much dust, debris, and pet hair the vacuum holds before it needs to be emptied. Roomba i1 Plus, at 0.4L
carries less dirt than the Roborock S7 by only 0.1L
The dustbin capacity can vary widely among different robot vacuum models, and the size you choose should depend on your cleaning needs and the size of the area you want to clean.
Most robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to alert users when the dustbin is full and needs to be emptied. Roborock S7 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged which means performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied. Roomba i1 Plus also can indicate when its dustbin is full, for a robot vacuum to alert that it's full can improve the convenience of owning one since it minimizes the need for constant monitoring.
The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is a crucial factor that determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roborock S7's battery power is 5,200mAh
Roomba i1 Plus, at mAh1,800
has less battery power than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only
A bigger capacity implies longer battery life which can be beneficial if you have a large home or if you prefer the robot vacuum to complete cleaning cycles without frequent interruptions to recharge. 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 return to its charging dock for recharging.
Roborock S7's operating time is 3h
The Roomba i1 Plus, at 1.25h
spends less time than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 1.75h
Always plan cleaning cycles around the vacuum's operating time to maximize efficiency and prevent "incomplete work" between charge intervals. Roborock S7 has a charge time of 5h, 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. Roomba i1 Plus, at 2.5h
spends lesser time charging than the Roborock S7 with a difference of only 2.5h.
Charge time is an important factor to consider when choosing a robot vacuum, as it determines how long you'll need to wait before the vacuum is ready for its next cleaning cycle. This is the amount of electrical power the vacuum uses while it's actively cleaning your home. Roborock S7 has a power consumption of 68W, power is often measured in watts (W) and can vary among different robot vacuum models based on several consuption factors.
Roomba i1 Plus, at 28W
consumes less power than the Roborock S7 with a difference of 40W. Lower power consumption is more energy-efficient and cost-effective over time, however it may also affect cleaning performance, especially on carpets. Auto-off is a feature designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation or when specific conditions occur.
Roborock S7 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation. True, most modern robot vacuum cleaners can mop floors in addition to vacuuming. These robot vacuums are often referred to as robot vacuum with mopping function models and Roborock S7 is one of those robot vacuums
Roborock S7 has carpet detection, which allows the vacuum to detect and adapt to all kinds of floor surfaces, to be specific recognizing when it moves from hard floors like tile to carpeted areas.
Roborock S7 supports a smartphone app, that allows you to control and monitor the vacuum remotely through your smartphone or tablet. Both the Roomba i1 Plus and Roborock S7 have mobile application support, this enhances the user experience by providing convenience, and ease update of features and functionalities. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is designed to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum becoming stuck while cleaning.
Robot vacuums such as the Roborock S7 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting trapped, however the effectiveness of this feature can vary among different models. Both the Roomba i1 Plus and Roborock S7 have the "anti-stuck" feature, however clearing clutter, ensuring proper cable management, and creating clear paths for the vacuums can help further eliminate the chances of becoming stuck during cleaning. Virtual barriers are set up and managed via the robot vacuum's mobile app, similar to no-go zones, these barriers are setup to enable you control and restrict where the robot vacuum can and cannot go during cleaning.
Both Roborock S7 and Roomba i1 Plus support virtual barriers, the ability to set virtual barriers is mostly useful for spaces having areas where the robot vacuum may become stuck. Roborock S7 has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your home and schedule efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability enhances the vacuum's ability to work effectively and systematically.
Route mapping is a valuable feature as it makes it possible for robot vacuums such as the Roomba i1 Plus to adapt to the layout of your home to work more efficiently and reduce the chance of missing certain spots. Voice prompts are notifications that the vacuum emits to give you alerts on the different states of the vacuum. Roborock S7 has this feature
The Roomba i1 Plus also supports voice prompts, this feature is useful for you who prefer audible notifications or users who have visual impairments.
Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as getting work done, battery running low, or any malfunction. Both Roomba i1 Plus and Roborock S7 support this feature, considered a convenient feature because it ensures that the robot vacuum maintains its charge and readiness for cleaning without requiring manual intervention. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Roborock S7 come equipped with an "cliff detection" feature.
This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, thus its safety while cleaning. This safety feature that is also available on the Roomba i1 Plus is essential in avoiding accidents and keeping the robot vacuum from damage. It gives you peace of mind by ensuring that the vacuum will not fall down a flight of stairs during its cleaning cycle.
Roborock S7 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to automatically start working. This feature in robot vacuums is specifically useful in maintaining a consistently clean space with little or no manual intervention. Roomba i1 Plus too can be scheduled.
Water level adjustments are a feature usually found in both vacuum and mop hybrid models, such as the Roborock S7, which are designed to vacuum and mop hard floor surfaces at the same time. Roborock S7 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring. Also, Roomba i1 Plus supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi connectivity enhances the convenience and flexibility of robot vacuum usage, allowing for more efficient and customized cleaning routines.
