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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Dimensions
    5. Internal Dirt Compartment
    6. Station Maintenance Capabilities
    7. In The Box
    8. Battery
    9. Quality-Of-Life Features
    10. Brushroll And Tools
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Household Adaptability
    9. Obstacle Avoidance
    10. Height Clearance
    11. Threshold Clearance
    12. Air Quality
    13. Cracks
    14. Stains
    15. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. To Be Deleted
  8. Comments

iRobot Roomba i3 vs Roborock S7 MaxV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

iRobot Roomba i3
Roborock S7 MaxV

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Variants

  • Roomba i3+ EVO (Woven Neutral)
  • Roomba i3 EVO (Woven Neutral)
  • S7 MaxV (Black)
  • S7 MaxV Ultra (Black)
  • S7 MaxV Plus (Black)

Our Verdict

iRobot Roomba i3

Roborock S7 MaxV

The Roborock S7 MaxV is better than the iRobot Roomba i3, though this isn't surprising given the significant price gap between the two. The Roborock feels better built, has a mopping function to scrub away stains, and does a better job of sucking up debris on hard floors. Its dual-sensor navigation system plots out its coverage area in precise detail and allows it to identify and react to hazards in real-time. While the iRobot does come bundled with a self-emptying station at a much more affordable price point than the Roborock, the latter's optional Empty Wash Fill Dock is substantially more advanced, as it not only empties debris from its internal dustbin but also refills its water reservoir and cleans its mop pads.

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

6.3
No major differences between these robot vacuums for multi-surface household. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Picture  

iRobot Roomba i3 Build Quality Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV Build Quality Picture

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
Yes
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

iRobot Roomba i3 Maintenance Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

3.0
5.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

iRobot Roomba i3 Recurring Cost Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

4640235
No bag

Filter Part Number  

4639161
E11

HEPA Filter Part Number  

4639161
No HEPA Filter
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

iRobot Roomba i3 Robot Vacuum Dimensions
Roborock S7 MaxV Robot Vacuum Dimensions

Robot Vacuum Height  

9.4 cm (3.7")
9.8 cm (3.9")

Robot Vacuum Width  

33.9 cm (13.3")
35.1 cm (13.8")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

34.3 cm (13.5")
35.0 cm (13.8")

Docking Station Dimensions  

iRobot Roomba i3 Docking Station Dimensions
Roborock S7 MaxV Docking Station Dimensions

Docking Station Height  

48.4 cm (19.1")
9.9 cm (3.9")

Docking Station Width  

31.1 cm (12.2")
39.0 cm (15.4")

Docking Station Depth  

38.9 cm (15.3")
42.3 cm (16.7")
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

6.1
5.6

Dirt Compartment Photo  

iRobot Roomba i3 Dirt Compartment Photo
Roborock S7 MaxV Dirt Compartment Photo

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.25 L
0.25 L

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

6.4
0.0

Station Photo  

iRobot Roomba i3 Station Photo
Roborock S7 MaxV Station Photo

Auto Empty 
 

Yes
No

Bagless Station 
 

No
No Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

2.40 L
0.00 L

Automatic Tank Refill 
 

No
No

Mop Washing 
 

No
No

Mop Drying 
 

No
No
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

iRobot Roomba i3 In The Box Picture
Roborock S7 MaxV In The Box Picture
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Battery 
 

8.9
9.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

87 min
87 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

87 min
220 min

Recharge Time 
 

94 min
227 min

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

iRobot Roomba i3 Picture Of Controls
Roborock S7 MaxV Picture Of Controls

Power Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic
Only Automatic
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

Brushroll And Tools Photo  

iRobot Roomba i3 Brushroll And Tools Photo
Roborock S7 MaxV Brushroll And Tools Photo

Brushroll Setup 
 

Dual
Single

Brushroll Type 
 

Rubber
Rubber

Side Brush Setup 
 

Single
Single

Side Brush Type 
 

Fixed
Fixed
Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
5.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

5.3

Suction Video  

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.1 inH₂O (0.03 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.1 inH₂O (0.03 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Clean"
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Airflow 
 

5.7
7.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

5.8 CFM (0.2 m³/min)
13.4 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.6
4.1

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

63.8 dBA
73.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

59.5 dBA
72.1 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

8.0
7.0

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

6.1

Obstacle Detection Sensor 
 

3D Structured Light + Camera-Based

Object Recognition 
 

Yes

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

93%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

0%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

8%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

58%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
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Height Clearance 
 

6.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

10.0 cm (3.9'')
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Threshold Clearance 
 

7.0

Low Threshold Video  

High Threshold Video  

Max Threshold Height 
 

1.9 cm (0.7")
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

4.5
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 Wood Cracks Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
6.5

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 Stain Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
Mopping Only

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

iRobot Roomba i3 Water Pickup Post Test
Roborock S7 MaxV Water Pickup Post Test
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

8.9
9.4

Recharge And Resume 
 

Yes
Yes

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Smart
Smart

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
Yes

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

On-Board Only
On-Board Only

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Return To Base Only
Return To Base Only
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Companion App Automation 
 

8.0
9.5

Companion App Screen Grabs  

iRobot Roomba i3 Companion App Screen Grabs
Roborock S7 MaxV Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

iRobot HOME
Roborock

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

No
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

No
Yes
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