Between the Roomba i7+ and Roomba Combo 10 Max, the Roomba i7+ comes out ahead in noise, while the Roomba Combo 10 Max wins on battery life and mopping. Overall, the Roomba i7+ scores 37.2 and the Roomba Combo 10 Max scores 48 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Roomba i7+ if you care most about noise. The biggest gaps in its favor are noise.
Pick the Roomba Combo 10 Max if you care most about battery life and mopping. Its strongest claims are battery life, mopping, ai obstacle avoidance, among others.
Both ship with comparable suction, lidar, self-empty base, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Roomba Combo 10 Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why iRobot - Roomba i7+ wins
- ▲Noise — 2.00 dB less. 68 vs 70.
Why iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max wins
- ▲Battery life — 140.00% more. 180 min vs 75 min.
- ▲Has Mopping.
- ▲Has AI obstacle avoidance.
- ▲Water tank: 210 ml vs 0 ml.
Spec comparison
Cleaning
| Spec | iRobot - Roomba i7+ | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 0 Pa | 0 Pa |
| Mopping | false | truelead |
| Water tank | 0 ml | 210 mllead |
| Dustbin | 400 ml | 500 mllead |
| Carpet detection | true | true |
Navigation
| Spec | iRobot - Roomba i7+ | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Lidar | false | false |
| Camera navigation | true | true |
| AI obstacle avoidance | false | truelead |
| Max climb | 20 mm | 20 mm |
Autonomy
| Spec | iRobot - Roomba i7+ | iRobot - Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 75 min | 180 minlead |
| Self-empty base | true | true |
| Self-wash mop | false | truelead |
| Self-dry mop | false | truelead |
| Noise | 68 dBlead | 70 dB |
Frequently asked
Which has stronger suction, Roomba i7+ or Roomba Combo 10 Max?+
Roomba Combo 10 Max delivers 0 Pa vs 0 Pa.
Do Roomba i7+ or Roomba Combo 10 Max mop?+
Roomba Combo 10 Max mops; Roomba i7+ vacuums only.
Which has a self-emptying base, Roomba i7+ or Roomba Combo 10 Max?+
Both ship with a self-emptying base.
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