When Roomba 980 was introduced to the market, the robot vacuum cleaner climbed to the top of the mountain and stayed there for a long time with almost no problems. However, the number of contenders in the form of the Rumba i7 + has been growing recently. This vacuum cleaner is one of the most advanced intelligent robot vacuum cleaners on the market.

These two powerful vacuum robots have a lot to offer in terms of functionality and features. So what is the result of comparing these two devices with each other? This is what I want to do in this article. But what we should pay attention to is how much we hate emptying the trash.

These two smart robot vacuum cleaners have a lot in common, but you’ll notice the difference when you see them working. Some of these differences are:

The main differences between the Roomba i7 + and Roomba 980

Here are the main differences between the Roomba i7 + and Roomba 980:

Roomba i7 + uses iAdapt 3.0 technology and Roomba 980 use iAdapt 2.0.

Roomba i7 + uses smart Mapping, but Roomba 980 learns nothing about your home.

The Roomba i7 + basket are fully washable, but Roomba 980 does come with a basket that must be wiped clean. Read more

Common similarities

There are some similarities between the two robotic vacuum cleaners. Some of the most important features found in both the Roomba i7 + and 980 are:

Both devices have higher aerodynamics than other Roomba models.

Each of them offers the ability to map your home and view cleaning history using the Roomba mobile app.

Brushless rollers are available in both models

Same battery for i7 + and 980

Both use a virtual wall barrier to define protection parameters

The i7 + and 980 use Wi-Fi technology for voice commands and mobile applications, respectively

Each robot vacuum cleaner can highlight a specific area for deep cleaning

Compatibility with other companies is available for both vacuum cleaners. These include Google, Amazon, IFTTT, Smart Things, and Wink.

Both units will automatically return to the base to recharge when the battery power is low

Features and options

Let’s take a look at some of the features and options available on these two robotic vacuum cleaners and compare them.