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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two robot vacuums – Neato Botvac D5 vs iRobot Roomba i7+. Based on our rating, Botvac D5 has the overall rating of 9 out of 10 versus 8.2 for Roomba i7+.
Advantages Neato Botvac D5 over iRobot Roomba i7+
- Better suction power, 2000 PA vs 1700 PA
- Lower noise level, 64 dB vs 65 dB
- Larger dust bin capacity, 750 ml vs 500 ml
- Better battery life, 90 min vs 75 min
Advantages iRobot Roomba i7+ over Neato Botvac D5
Common features and specifications
- Both robot vacuums are Wi-Fi enabled
- Dry cleaning mode
- A Virtual Wall creates an invisible barrier that robot vacuums won't cross
- Both robot vacuums use smart path planning to clean more efficient
- One side brush
- Single room mode
- Voice control
- Equal charging time: 3 hrs
Dimensions
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 32.2 x 10/12.7 x 3.9 (D x H) cm/inches for the Botvac D5 and 33.7 x 9.1/13.3 x 3.6 (D x H) cm/inches for the Roomba i7+. The weight of the Botvac D5 is 3.6/8 kg/lbs, and for the Roomba i7+ it is 3.3/7.4 kg/lbs.