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iRobot Roomba 981 vs Vorwerk Kobold VR300
What Roomba 981 does better (2) and where Kobold VR300 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Cleaning power3.2
4.9Base station4.9
8.3Battery4.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Roomba 981Kobold VR300
| Roomba 981 | Kobold VR300 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 92 mm | 90 mm | +2 mm |
| Width / diameter | 351 mm | 340 mm | +11 mm |
| Length | 351 mm | 340 mm | +11 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 5 kg | −1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Roomba 981 better than Kobold VR300?
- Runtime120 min vs 90 min+33%
- Dustbin (robot)600 ml vs 300 ml2×
Why is Kobold VR300 better than Roomba 981?
- Height92 mm vs 90 mm+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Dustbin (robot) | 600 ml | 300 ml |
| Noise level | — | 70 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation sensors | — | Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | 20 mm | — |
| No-go zones / virtual walls | Yes | Yes |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Runtime | 120 min | 90 min |
| Charging time | 180 min | 180 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | — | 120 m² |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 351 mm | 340 mm |
| Length | 351 mm | 340 mm |
| Height | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 5 kg |
| Shape | Round | — |
| Colours | Black | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |









