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iRobot Roomba Essential vs TESLA RoboStar iQ550
What Roomba Essential does better (1) and where RoboStar iQ550 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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3.1Mopping3.3
2.5Battery2.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Roomba EssentialRoboStar iQ550
| Roomba Essential | RoboStar iQ550 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 80 mm | 90 mm | −10 mm |
| Width / diameter | 330 mm | 290 mm | +40 mm |
| Length | 330 mm | 290 mm | +40 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Roomba Essential better than RoboStar iQ550?
- Height80 mm vs 90 mm+12%
Why is RoboStar iQ550 better than Roomba Essential?
- Dustbin (robot)400 ml vs 430 ml+7%
- Water tank (robot)200 ml vs 210 ml+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Suction & cleaning | ||
| Suction power | — | 2,000 Pa |
| Dustbin (robot) | 400 ml | 430 ml |
| Main brush | Single main brush | — |
| Side brushes | 1 | 2 |
| Carpet detection | Yes | — |
| HEPA filter | — | Yes |
| Noise level | — | 65 dB |
| Navigation & obstacles | ||
| Navigation | — | Laser (LiDAR) |
| Navigation sensors | Cliff sensors | LiDAR laser (LDS), Cliff sensors |
| Obstacle avoidance | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) | Basic sensors (infrared / bumper) |
| Threshold climbing | — | 15 mm |
| Room mapping & room selection | — | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop type | Mop pad | Mop pad |
| Water tank (robot) | 200 ml | 210 ml |
| Base station | ||
| Base station | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Battery & runtime | ||
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Runtime | 120 min | 120 min |
| Charging time | — | 300 min |
| Cleaning area per charge | 46 m² | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Width / diameter | 330 mm | 290 mm |
| Length | 330 mm | 290 mm |
| Height | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Colours | White | White |
| App & smart home | ||
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
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