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iRobot Roomba 697 vs TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus

What Roomba 697 does better (1) and where Tapo RV30 Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

iRobot Roomba 697
iRobot · 2020Roomba 697
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ US$620
vs
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus
TP-Link · 2023Tapo RV30 Plus
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$710
Higher score
8.8Cleaning power7.7
4.4Navigation5.6
5.0Base station9.1
3.5Battery9.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Roomba 697Tapo RV30 Plus
340 × 94340340 × 95340
Roomba 697Tapo RV30 PlusDifference
Height94 mm95 mm−1 mm
Width / diameter340 mm340 mm=
Length340 mm340 mm=

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

Why is Roomba 697 better than Tapo RV30 Plus?

  1. Dustbin (robot)600 ml vs 400 ml+50%

Why is Tapo RV30 Plus better than Roomba 697?

  1. Runtime90 min vs 180 min2×
  2. Base stationCharging dock vs Auto-empty dock
Specifications

Side by side

iRobot Roomba 697iRobot Roomba 697≈ US$6206.0
Suction & cleaning
Dustbin (robot)600 ml400 ml
Main brushDual main brushes—
Side brushes11
Carpet detectionYes—
Dirt detectionYes—
HEPA filter—Yes
Noise level61 dB60 dB
Navigation & obstacles
Navigation sensorsWall sensor, Cliff sensors—
Obstacle avoidanceBasic sensors (infrared / bumper)Basic sensors (infrared / bumper)
Room mapping & room selection—Yes
Base station
Base stationCharging dockAuto-empty dock
Auto-empty dust station—Yes
Battery & runtime
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Runtime90 min180 min
Charging time120 min—
Recharge & resume—Yes
Size & weight
Width / diameter340 mm340 mm
Length340 mm340 mm
Height94 mm95 mm
Weight3.6 kg—
ShapeRoundRound
ColoursBlack, GreyWhite
App & smart home
App controlYesYes
Voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Remote controlYes—
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