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Grundig VCR 4230 vs iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential
What VCR 4230 does better (3) and where Roomba Combo 2 Essential wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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2.0Navigation2.9
4.7Mopping3.1
3.7Battery3.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
VCR 4230Roomba Combo 2 Essential
| VCR 4230 | Roomba Combo 2 Essential | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 80 mm | 85 mm | −5 mm |
| Width / diameter | 320 mm | 335 mm | −15 mm |
| Length | 320 mm | 335 mm | −15 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 2.8 kg | +1.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VCR 4230 better than Roomba Combo 2 Essential?
- Runtime170 min vs 120 min+42%
- Height80 mm vs 85 mm+6%
- Water tank (robot)300 ml vs 200 ml+50%
Why is Roomba Combo 2 Essential better than VCR 4230?
- NavigationGyroscope vs Laser (LiDAR)
- Base stationCharging dock vs Auto-empty dock
- Threshold climbing15 mm vs 18 mm+20%
- Charging time360 min vs 240 min+50%
- Noise level65 dB vs 60 dB+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | 2,000 Pa | — |
| Dustbin (robot) | 400 ml | 400 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | Single main brush |
| Side brushes | 1 | 1 |
| Carpet detection | — | Yes |
| Noise level | 65 dB | 60 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | Gyroscope | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | Gyroscope, Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Gyroscope, Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 15 mm | 18 mm |
| Room mapping & room selection | — | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Mop pad |
| Water tank (robot) | 300 ml | 200 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Auto-empty dock |
| Auto-empty dust station | — | Yes |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Runtime | 170 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | 360 min | 240 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 110 m² | — |
| Recharge & resume | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 320 mm | 335 mm |
| Length | 320 mm | 335 mm |
| Height | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
