CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Makita DRC200Z VS. iRobot Roomba i7

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba i7:

  • button icon Best for homes with pets due to its 3 stage cleaning system and HEPA filter
  • button icon Auto resumes after recharging
  • button icon High performance
  • button icon Automatically empties its self
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Runners Up:

Makita DRC200Z

Reasons to buy Makita DRC200Z :

  • button icon Cleans approximately 5,380 square feet
  • button icon Up to 200 minutes of continuous operation
  • button icon Three stage cleaning system
  • button icon Efficient BL Brushless
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

Makita DRC200Z

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • CONCENTRATED CLEANING
  • REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP
  • WIFI CONNECTED
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • LOW PROFILE DESIGN
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COMPARISON – Makita DRC200Z VS. iRobot Roomba i7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Stands at 7.1 inches tall - only cleans under furniture above 7.1 inches tall. May not clean below furniture below 7.1 inches tall

Yes

Its height is 3.62 inches. Similar height with all Roomba Vacuum cleaners. It can clean under furniture effectively.

COVERAGE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Cleans a total area of 5,380 square feet coverage. Perfect for large commercial rooms, offices and stores

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – can be used in both medium and large rooms

SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/.A

Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

High efficiency filter ideal for homes with pets. Sucks up both small and large pet dander from multiple surfaces into the large dust bin.

Yes

Due to its High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of pet allergens and the Premium 3-stage cleaning System which captures more pet hair in a single pass. This model is ideal for homes with pets.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Features side brushes specialized for cleaning corners and along walls. Provides deep reach to eliminate hiding dust and dirt I such difficult places.

Yes

Its Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes keep close contact with the surface, so they can clean wall edges and corners effectively

BATTERY LIFE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Up to 200 minutes of continuous run time after one full battery charge. Will last 50% longer per single charge

Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

CHARGE TIME

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Recharges for 60 minutes or 1 hour to gain full battery

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

2 mode cleaning options for multiple floors - main brush only and main brush plus vacuum. Lifts both large and small sized particles off hard floors, wood, tiles, low pile and medium carpets

Yes

Its cleaning brush is designed with rubber treads that work on different floor surfaces - hard floors and carpets. They do adjust and flex so as to capture every small particle and dirt.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Its Power boots function and Power-Lifting suction will deliver 10X more air for deep carpet cleaning

FOR LARGE ROOMS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

For large commercial and home rooms within 5380 square feet coverage. Navigates throughout that area without skipping parts.

Yes

Can be used in large rooms due to its long run time of 120 minutes.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Automatically docks to recharge – self charges when the battery is low or after finishing to clean

Yes

Yes, Roomba i7 auto docks its self after the 120 run time and recharges the battery to full capacity – getting ready for next usage.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

After recharging the battery, Roomba i7 will auto resume with the cleaning task. It will start from where it stopped.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Two navigation options to move the unit across rooms. Uses the smooth gliding wheels to shift from room to room on a single floor.

Yes

It can clean from room-to-room. The robot uses an Imprint Smart Mapping technology which helps it to know each room in your house. So it will clean from one room to another.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Anti drop and anti obstacle sensors – keep the robot or furniture from damage of knocking obstacles or falling off stairs

Yes

Uses its strong camera and sensors to detect cliffs and stairs.

QUIET OPERATION

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

64 db noise level – relatively quiet operation. Will barely burden you as it cleans your surrounding

Yes

Noise level is 65 db – not too loud as vacuum sticks.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

N/A

Yes

Boosts suction power 10x when it gets to areas with lots of dust. It also boosts its power when it gets to thick carpets.

HEPA FILTER

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

High efficiency filtration system - eliminates all micro particles of allergens and dust. Minimizes allergic and asthmatic attacks in homes and offices

Yes

Features a High Efficiency HEPA filtration system which captures 99% of allergens, dust mites and small particles that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

With the Imprint™ Smart Mapping technology and iAdapt 3.0 Navigation, Roomba i7 will plan and understand the entire floor of your home or apartment.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Only sweeps

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Uses the Advanced Dirt Detect Technology to detect high concentration of dirt in an area thus perform concentrated cleaning in that area.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Wireless remote control system – you don’t have to follow the unit as it cleans. Just sit comfortably across a room and control through the remote. Also schedule cleaning for automatic hassle free cleaning always.

Yes

Can be operated with a mobile application or a voice control device like Amazon Alexa. Create cleaning schedules via your mobile app and also monitor performance.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Install iRobot mobile application and connect with Roomba i7 from anywhere.

WIFI CONNECTED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Uses wifi connectivity to sync with Amazon Alexa and iRobot mobile App

CAN BE SCHEDULED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Scheduled cleaning through IR remote control – set times and daily cleaning in advance. Enjoy coming back to a clean home or office every day

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

Can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa. All you have to do is to speak with Amazon Alexa to turn on Roomba i7.

ZONE CLEANING

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Cleans specific areas using boundary tapes - restricts the robot from entering into restricted areas. Will only clean areas it I permitted to clean

Yes

Use the Spot Mode to command Roomba i7 to thoroughly clean areas with high concentration of dirt

iRobot Roomba i7

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

2500 ml large dust bin capacity - can take in large particles

No

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

Yes

3.62 inches – height. With this low profile, Roomba i7 go under the sofa and low profile furniture above 3.62 inches

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Includes boundary tapes - draws boundaries beyond which the robot cannot clean.

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

8000 mAh battery capacity – cleans much longer before battery recharge

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

2500 ml dust bin capacity - eliminates the need for constant dust bin emptying

Yes

500 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

Features virtual wall – keeps Makita DRC200Z off areas you don’t want it to access like bathrooms etc

Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

18.1 x 18.1 x 7.1 inches

Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

17.2 pounds

Yes

7.45 pounds

Makita DRC200Z

CONCLUSION

PROS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

● Can be scheduled to clean on a daily or weekly timely basis ● Restricts robot from accessing some areas using boundary strips and virtual wall ● Large side brushes and power brush ● Automatically docks and recharges when battery is low ● Avoids obstacles and stairs ● Large dust bin capacity – 2500 ml ● Strong battery capacity – 8000 mAh ● Whisper quiet operation ● Delivers a wider cleaning surface of over 18 inches

Yes

• Long battery runtime • HEPA Filtration • Equally good on hardwood and carpet • Ideal for regular cleaning • Cleans Effectively • Hassle Free Operation • Very Easy To Use • Cleans Under Furniture • Can be controlled with a smart phone • Strong suction power • Mapping and Smart Navigation system

CONS

Makita DRC200Z
iRobot Roomba i7
Yes

● Doesn’t come with Smartphone app ● Thick carpets cannot be deep cleaned ● No wifi connectivity ● Voice commands through Alexa not possible ● Wont automatically resume cleaning after charging ● Cannot plan or map routes ● No mopping ability

Yes

• It is not fast • Small dust bin • Automatic Dirt Disposal is sold separately

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