Roborock H7 vs Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light

Which Vacuum Is Better?

Products

Roborock H7
Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light

Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Our Verdict

Roborock H7

Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light

The Roborock H7 is more versatile than the Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light. The Roborock has a larger dustbin, a longer battery life, recharges faster, and has a wider array of attachments and accessories, including a turbo brush and an adapter that enables you to use it as a bagged vacuum. The Roborock also does a better job of cleaning carpets. However, the Xiaomi is a little lighter, feels better built, and is easier to maintain.

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Variants

  • H7 (Grey/Red)
  • H7 Pure (Red)
  • Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light (White)

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Grey/Red
H7
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Red
H7 Pure
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.5
7.6

Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

10
8.2

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.4
8.9

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.0
7.0

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

Build Quality Picture  

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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.0

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

7.0
7.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag

Filter Part Number  

ASIN: B095393VF2
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light HEPA Filter

HEPA Filter Part Number  

ASIN: B095393VF2
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

6.9
6.9

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

44.68" (113.5 cm)
44.49" (113.0 cm)

Width 
 

6.30" (16.0 cm)
9.65" (24.5 cm)

Depth 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
7.68" (19.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.9
6.4

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes (Bag Optional)
Yes

Volume 
 

0.11 gal (0.40 L)
0.07 gal (0.25 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

2
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

2.26 ft (0.69 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.64 ft (0.50 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.22 ft (0.98 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.2
8.8

Total Weight 
 

5.62 lbs (2.55 kg)
4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.42 lbs (1.55 kg)
2.01 lbs (0.91 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.2
7.6

Minimum Battery Life 
 

11.1 min
16 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

91.5 min
49 min

Recharge Time 
 

181 min
275 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

No
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.4
8.9

Setting Used  

"Standard"
"MAX"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

87%
98%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

83%
N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%
97%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

100%
N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.8
4.8

Setting Used  

"Standard"
"MAX"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

63%
41%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

76%
N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

48%
23%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

73%
N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

8.5
6.6

Setting Used  

"Standard"
"MAX"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

80%
42%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

78%
N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

73%
52%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

66%
N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

10
8.2

Pet Hair Graph  

Bare Floor 
 

100%
100%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

100%
63%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

100%
77%
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Suction 
 

5.8
1.1

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

67.0 inH₂O (16.68 kPa)
63.7 inH₂O (15.87 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.4 inH₂O (0.60 kPa)
0.4 inH₂O (0.11 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
0.2 inH₂O (0.05 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Standard"
Default

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.1" (2.9 cm)
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Airflow 
 

5.3
5.6

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

33.5 CFM (0.9 m³/min)
36.2 CFM (1.0 m³/min)

Noise 
 

8.6
8.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.2 dBA
67.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

68.5 dBA
69.6 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
5.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

5.0
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0
0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No
No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No
No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No
No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
No

Companion App Automation 
 

0.0
0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

App Name 
 

No App
No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No
No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No
No

App Cycle Control 
 

No
No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No
No

Check Price

Grey/Red
H7
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Red
H7 Pure
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Amazon.com
White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Walmart.com
 
White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
BestBuy.com

Roborock H7

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