## Roborock Qrevo Pro vs. iRobot Roomba j7+: Detailed Comparison
Choosing the right robot vacuum cleaner can seem like a daunting task. Both the Roborock Qrevo Pro and iRobot Roomba j7+ are strong contenders, but each caters to different needs and preferences. Let’s take a look at a detailed comparison to help you make the best choice for your home.
The Roborock Qrevo Pro features powerful suction, effectively picking up dust, debris, and pet hair. The dual-brush system allows it to reach even the most hard-to-reach places. However, it may have a hard time getting deep into carpets to reach dirt.
The iRobot Roomba j7+, on the other hand, delivers superior vacuuming performance on both hard floors and carpets. Its patented dual brush roll design is particularly effective at picking up debris. Especially on thick carpets, Roomba seems to do a little better on pet hair.
Navigation and Mapping
The Qrevo Pro uses an advanced navigation system to effectively sweep most areas. However, it can sometimes get confused and miss places in complex layouts.
The Roomba j7+ uses a front-facing camera and obstacle avoidance lights that are constantly updated in the software. This allows it to avoid most obstacles, but the mapping process is not methodical and sometimes intermittent. The Roomba’s mapping was a little fuzzy at first, but it improved over time; the Qrevo Pro, while effective, can miss spots in difficult areas of our home.
Mop Cleaning Function
The Qrevo Pro has a self-cleaning base station that empties the dust bag and also fills the reservoir with water to clean the mop attachment. This is a significant time saver.
The Roomba j7+ has an innovative cleaning system with a metal lever that lifts the mop head to avoid carpets and an electric pump for mop liquid. However, such equipment is inefficient to navigate and can increase cleaning time. In addition, water can get into the brush roll housing during cleaning, causing debris buildup and requiring more frequent maintenance. The Roomba mop is suitable for light cleaning, but is not as reliable as the Qrevo Pro system.
Convenience and Features
The Qrevo Pro has multiple cleaning modes, voice assistant support, and long battery life. However, it lacks an automatic emptying feature, and the dust bag is small and requires frequent emptying. The app’s interface could also be easier to use.
The Roomba j7+ has an automatic waste bin (clean base) that can hold up to 60 days of waste, reducing maintenance time. It also features tamper zones, a cleaning schedule for each room, and zone selection within a room. Roomba is quieter than many of its competitors, which is a plus for those who work from home. The Roomba’s automatic vacuum cleaner is much appreciated.
Pros and Cons
Roborock Qrevo Pro Pros:
- Powerful suction: Effectively picks up dust, dirt, and pet hair.
- Improved navigation: Effectively covers most areas of your home.
- Multiple cleaning modes: Provides customized cleaning options.
- Long battery life: Cleans large areas without frequent recharging.
- Voice assistant compatibility: Allows hands-free control and scheduling of cleaning.
Disadvantages of Roborock Qrevo Pro:
- Relatively expensive: Price is higher than other robot vacuums.
- Can handle deeply embedded dirt: Not ideal for thick carpets or heavy soiling.
- Navigation can be confusing.
- Small dust bag capacity: Frequent emptying is required.
- The dust bag needs to be emptied manually.
Pros of iRobot Roomba j7+:
- Excellent vacuuming performance: Great at tackling both hard floors and carpets.
- Automatic dust collector: Holds up to 60 days worth of debris, reducing maintenance.
- Advanced obstacle avoidance: Utilizes front camera and headlights.
- Innovative cleaning system: Raises the mop head to avoid getting on the carpet.
- Quieter operation: Suitable for home use.
Disadvantages of iRobot Roomba j7+:
- Slow mop equipment navigation: Increased cleaning time.
- Moisture on brush roll housing leads to debris buildup and requires maintenance.
- Mapping can be clumsy: Less satisfactory than other options.
- May jam: Can get stuck on odd objects.
Personal Experience
I’ve used both of these robot vacuums in my home, and they each have their pros and cons: The Roborock Qrevo Pro sucks and cleans powerfully, but its navigation is a bit choppy. The Roomba j7+, on the other hand, is surprisingly useful with its auto-emptying bins and obstacle avoidance, but it’s not as strong at cleaning and is a bit slower. If you have a lot of carpets and have pets, the Roomba may be a better option. If powerful cleaning is important to you and you don’t mind emptying the bin more often, the Qrevo Pro is a good choice.