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Hoover HG550DP 011 HG5 vs iRobot Roomba j7+

What HG550DP 011 HG5 does better (3) and where Roomba j7+ wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Hoover HG550DP 011 HG5
Hoover · 2025HG550DP 011 HG5
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,050
vs
iRobot Roomba j7+
iRobot · 2021Roomba j7+
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$970
Higher score
5.7Cleaning power7.5
8.2Navigation8.0
9.1Base station9.1
4.2Battery3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HG550DP 011 HG5Roomba j7+
340 × 103340338 × 87338
HG550DP 011 HG5Roomba j7+Difference
Height103 mm87 mm+16 mm
Width / diameter340 mm338 mm+2 mm
Length340 mm338 mm+2 mm
Weight2.9 kg3.4 kg−0.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HG550DP 011 HG5 better than Roomba j7+?

  1. NavigationLaser (LiDAR) vs Camera (vSLAM)
  2. Runtime90 min vs 75 min+20%
  3. Dustbin (robot)500 ml vs 400 ml+25%

Why is Roomba j7+ better than HG550DP 011 HG5?

  1. Charging time270 min vs 90 min3×
  2. Height103 mm vs 87 mm+18%
  3. Noise level68 dB vs 60 dB+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Hoover HG550DP 011 HG5Hoover HG550DP 011 HG5≈ US$1,0508.2
iRobot Roomba j7+iRobot Roomba j7+≈ US$9708.4
Suction & cleaning
Dustbin (robot)500 ml400 ml
Main brushSingle main brushDual main brushes
Side brushes21
Dirt detection—Yes
Noise level68 dB60 dB
Navigation & obstacles
NavigationLaser (LiDAR)Camera (vSLAM)
Navigation sensorsLiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensorsvSLAM camera, Wall sensor, Cliff sensors
Obstacle avoidance—AI camera
No-go zones / virtual wallsYesYes
Room mapping & room selectionYesYes
Base station
Base stationAuto-empty dockAuto-empty dock
Auto-empty dust stationYesYes
Mop washing in the dock—Yes
Battery & runtime
Runtime90 min75 min
Charging time270 min90 min
Size & weight
Width / diameter340 mm338 mm
Length340 mm338 mm
Height103 mm87 mm
Weight2.9 kg3.4 kg
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursBlack, SilverBlack, Silver, Grey
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistants—Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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