CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba i7 VS. iLife A7

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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:

iLife A7

Reasons to buy iLife A7 :

  • button icon Dual Roller Brushes for Hard Floor and Thin Carpets
  • button icon Can be controlled with a Smartphone
  • button icon Low profile design
  • button icon Concentrated cleaning with a SPOT MODE
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba i7

  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba i7

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • FOR LARGE ROOMS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • ZONE CLEANING
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba i7 VS. iLife A7

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm - With this low profile design, it can go to places most robots can't reach. But if the furniture is lower than 7.6 cm, the robot might fail to clean under it.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Small – Medium Rooms

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

1700 Pa – stronger than most robot vacuums

Yes

1000 Pa – Not very powerful but it can still be effective on hard floors and low pile carpets.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

If you have pets, opt for the Max Mode - the robot's suction power will be boosted so it will clean deeper than the usual thus capture and remove pet hair from a carpet.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

It features an Edge Cleaning Mode which ensures that wall edges and corners are thoroughly cleaned.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

120 minutes – enough to clean a large room or apartment

Yes

150 minutes of runtime

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

N/A

Yes

300 minutes of charging time – takes long to charge.

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

Choose from 5 cleaning modes to get the best result on any hard floor or carpet. These include; Auto mode, Spot Mode, Edge Mode, Path Mode and Max Mode.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

No

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

You don't have to standby watching its performance, iLife A7 automatically docks and recharges when the battery runs low.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

It will move from room to room cleaning back and forth. However, it does not Map or plan its routes

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Features strong sensors that detect both stairs and objects on the floor. So it will not fall over stairs or bump into chairs.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

68 db – makes some little noise but it’s not irritating.

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

With the max mode cleaning function, the robot's suction power will increase thus remove more dirt on the floor and medium pile carpet.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Features a High Efficiency Filter which captures and removes pollutants and dust from the air you breathe as the robot vacuums your room. So you room will be left clean both on the floor and in the air.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

While in the Path Mode, iLife A7 moves in a systematic back-and-forth covering more areas and cleaning your room thoroughly. When it is set in the Vacuum Mode, the robot divides the whole area into small squares thus making it easy to clean a busy place.

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

The Spot Mode facilitates concentrated cleaning. The robot will deeply clean small areas with a high concentration of dirt.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
No

No

iRobot Roomba i7

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

Yes

You can control it with a Mobile App, Remote Control and Mechanical Buttons. Just choose what works best for you.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Can be controlled remotely with a Mobil Application. You will be in positioned to see cleaned area, create cleaning schedules and so much more.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Wifi Enabled

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
No

Yes

Create cleaning schedule for 7 days using your smart phone APP

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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.

No

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

No

iRobot Roomba i7

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
No

Yes

It can accommodate large debris but you will need to empty it once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

Height is 7.6 cm – very low profile design. Can get to places where most Robots can get.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

3300 mAh

Yes

2600 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

500 ml

Yes

600 ml

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

Comes with a dual mode virtual wall barrier

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

13.3 x 13.3 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13 x 13 x 3 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

7.45 pounds

Yes

5.5 pounds

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
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

Yes

• Good battery life - 150 minutes of runtime • It has a strong suction power • You can control the robot with a Smartphone App • Big dustbin capacity • You can create cleaning schedule • Great at cleaning corners and wall edges due to the edge mode • Concentrated cleaning in areas with lots of dirt • Affordable

CONS

iRobot Roomba i7
iLife A7
Yes

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

Yes

• No virtual walls • Low battery capacity of 2600 mAh • Makes some little noise • Does not mop • Amazon Alexa is not supported

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