iRobot Roomba S9 vs Roborock S7 MaxV

Which Robot Vacuum Is Better?

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iRobot Roomba S9
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Our Verdict

iRobot Roomba S9

Roborock S7 MaxV

The Roborock S7 MaxV is more advanced than the iRobot Roomba S9. Both are high-end robot vacuums, but the Roborock has a LIDAR mapping sensor that allows it to easily navigate in the dark, as well as twin front-facing cameras that let it spot and avoid hazards in real-time. The Roborock also has an ultrasonic mopping function to scrub away dried-on dirt. However, the iRobot could be a better option for some pet owners. Its HEPA filter is more effective in sealing in fine allergens like pet dander, and it does a significantly better job cleaning up pet hair on carpeting. While you can bundle both with self-emptying stations, the Roborock's top trim docking station is more advanced, as it not only empties its dustbin but also cleans its mopping pads and refills its water tank. However, it's very pricey.

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Variants

  • Roomba S9 (Black)
  • Roomba S9+ (Black)
  • S7 MaxV (Black)
  • S7 MaxV Ultra (Black)
  • S7 MaxV Plus (Black)

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Main Differences for
Multi-Surface Household

Threshold 

0.10

Multi-Surface Household 

6.4
6.3

Stains 
 

1.0
6.5

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.5
5.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum & Mop Combo 
 

No
Yes
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
5.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

4643682
E11

HEPA Filter Part Number  

4643682
No HEPA Filter
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Dimensions 
 

Robot Vacuum Dimensions  

Robot Vacuum Height  

9.6 cm (3.8")
9.8 cm (3.9")

Robot Vacuum Width  

31.6 cm (12.4")
35.1 cm (13.8")

Robot Vacuum Depth  

31.6 cm (12.4")
35.0 cm (13.8")

Docking Station Dimensions  

Docking Station Height  

10.7 cm (4.2")
9.9 cm (3.9")

Docking Station Width  

25.9 cm (10.2")
39.0 cm (15.4")

Docking Station Depth  

36.0 cm (14.2")
42.3 cm (16.7")
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Internal Dirt Compartment 
 

8.1
5.6

Dirt Compartment Photo  

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.50 L
0.25 L

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
No
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Station Maintenance Capabilities 
 

0.0
0.0

Station Photo  

Auto Empty 
 

No
No

Bagless Station 
 

No Dirt Compartment
No Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Capacity 
 

0.00 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  

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Battery 
 

9.2
9.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

49 min
87 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

155 min
220 min

Recharge Time 
 

92 min
227 min

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No
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Quality-Of-Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Only Automatic
Only Automatic
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Brushroll And Tools 
 

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 
 

8.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup Video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.5
5.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Airflow 
 

8.2
7.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Head Airflow 
 

16.0 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
13.4 CFM (0.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.0
4.1

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

65.2 dBA
73.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

64.7 dBA
72.1 dBA
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Household Adaptability 
 

7.0
7.0

Household Adaptability  

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Obstacle Avoidance 
 

2.0
6.1

Obstacle Avoidance Technology 
 

Light-Based
Camera-Based And Light-Based

Object Recognition 
 

No
Yes

Obstacle Video  

Bare Floor: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
93%

Bare Floor: Intervention Rate 
 

40%
0%

Carpet: Avoidance Rate 
 

0%
8%

Carpet: Intervention Rate 
 

42%
58%

Always Avoided Pet Waste 
 

No
No
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Height Clearance 
 

7.0
6.0

Height Clearance Video  

Lowest Height Cleared 
 

9.5 cm (3.7'')
10.0 cm (3.9'')
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Threshold Clearance 
 

7.0
7.0

Low Threshold Video  

High Threshold Video  

Max Threshold Height 
 

1.9 cm (0.7")
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  

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Stains 
 

1.0
6.5

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
Mopping Only

Water Video  

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  

App Name 
 

iRobot HOME
Roborock

Software Boundary Markers (No-Go Zones) 
 

Yes
Yes

App Scheduled Start 
 

Yes
Yes

App Cycle Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Navigation Control Within App 
 

No
Yes
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Roomba S9
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S7 MaxV
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Roomba S9+
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