Roomba vs. Dyson: Differences & Similarities

 

 

I am very excited about this Roomba vs. Dyson comparison.

From all other comparisons, this one took me so long to do some serious research and time to make it a masterpiece to help you guys make a better decision for choosing between Roomba and Dyson.

Either you want top-of-the-line robot machine or the cream-of-the-crop handheld stick or upright vacuums, we are going to look at some high-quality vacuums by Roomba and Dyson.

So, In this ultimate comparison between Roomba and Dyson, I’ll cover these topics:

• Roomba vs. Dyson 360 Eye
• Roomba vs. Dyson V8
• Roomba vs. Dyson V6
• Roomba vs. Dyson Animal
• Roomba Models
• Dyson Models
• Roomba vs. Dyson, which is best for you?

Almost everyone is familiar with these big brands of vacuum market. So get ready to see the similarities, differences, and head-to-head comparisons.

Let’s get started…

Roomba vs. Dyson: Robot Vacuum Comparisons

Before diving deep, here’s a quick comparison chart that represents all Roomba versus Dyson models along their features to give you a quick glance about these robots.

	Dyson 360 Eye	Roomba 980	Roomba 960	Roomba 890	Roomba 690
Price	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$$
Scheduling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Self-Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Full Bin Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Digital Map Reports	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Recharge & Resume	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Roller Brushes	Spiral Short Bristle	Dual rubberized	Dual rubberized	Dual rubberized	Long Bristle
Remote Control	Dyson App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant	iRobot HOME App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant	iRobot HOME App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant	iRobot HOME App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant	iRobot HOME App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Navigation	Advanced	Advanced	Advanced	Basic	Basic
Virtual Walls (included)	0	2	1	1	1
Score		95%	93%	93%	94%
Buy	Buy Now	Buy Now	Buy Now	Buy Now	Buy Now
Review	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review

Roomba vs. Dyson 360 Eye

For this comparison, Roomba lineup remains higher in the game. Although Dyson produces fantastic vacuums, robot vacuums are something Dyson cannot easily win.

The Dyson 360 Eye, without any doubt, comes with greater suction power. But, the good suction comes down at a great price as well as a bigger size of the robot.

But the struggle comes during navigation.

The Roomba 980 or 960 being the top models of Roomba are perfect at both of these jobs, making it a worthwhile investment of your money.

The only thing holding Dyson back is the navigation system, and overcoming this problem can make them be the real contender against Roombas someday.

Features	360 Eye	980	960	890	690
Battery	6,450 mAh	3,300 mAh	2,600 mAh	1,800 mAh	1,800 mAh
Run Time	~60 mins.	~120 mins.	~75 mins.	~60 mins.	~60 mins.
Recharge	2-3 hours	2-3 hours	2-3 hours	2-3 hours	2-3 hours
Dustbin	0.6 L	0.3 L	0.3 L	0.3 L	0.3 L
Weight	5.4 lbs.	8.7 lbs.	8.4 lbs.	8.4 lbs.	7.8 lbs.
Noise		70 dB	65 dB	68 dB	68 dB
Cleaning		96%	93%	93%	94%
Maintenance		$37 / year	$35 / year	$32 / year	$32 / year
Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price

 

Roomba vs. Dyson Stick Vacuums

Roomba Vacuums Overview

In the beginning, robot vacuums were only limited to millionaires. But, robot vacuums became common after iRobot Roomba started manufacturing cheaper robot vacuums.

Now, robots vacuums are so affordable that even a middle-class person can get a high-end robot in $$$ high price tier.

The beauty of these robots is that they are self-sufficient. You can control them using your smartphone or voice commands, they are intelligent enough to autonomously identifying trouble or high traffic areas, spending extra time when needed and can also recharge themselves making you fully comfortable without worrying about the chore of vacuuming or cleaning.

Some of the advanced robots can even empty the dust bin which is impressive.

 

Dyson Vacuums Overview

Dyson is in the market of robot vacuums but only with their one vacuums Dyson 360 Eye Robot which is a high-end robot vacuum with an expensive price tag and a handful of premium features.

Similarly, there are many other great vacuums by Dyson except 360 Eye such as handheld, stick, upright, and canister models.

The popularity of Dyson is due to its line of cordless stick vacuums, the V-Series stick models.

Similarly, Dyson is adding always new vacuums to their collection including the newest Dyson V10 Absolute that is a modern vacuum cleaner that comes with impressive features but still lacks autonomous navigation and pre-programmed cleaning cycles like a robot machine.

Roomba 980

• Dimensions: 13.9″ diameter x 3.6″ H
• Run Time: ~120 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$37 / year
• Weight: 8.7 pounds

The Roomba 980 is the most advanced robot vacuum by Roomba that offers some impressive features including some advanced features like:

• Advanced navigation
• Stronger motor
• Digital Motor

Design

The design of this robot vacuum is pretty much similar to other Roomba models. While the design is simple with a round body and dark aesthetic. Unlike other Roomba models, the Roomba 900 series boasts an onboard camera instead of a central “CLEAN” button and the camera plays an important role in efficient navigation of the robot.

How it Cleans

The Roomba 980 comes with a central dual-rubberized brush roll which is also the solution for tangles, spinning brush that helps a lot cleaning nooks and crannies but also pushes the dust, debris in the path of central brush and then suction picks up whatever comes in its way.

The best part about this robot is that the wheels are designed to navigate uneven floor types and navigation methods of Roomba 980 are methodically and straighter, thanks to the onboard camera.

Similarly, the Roomba 980 comes with a strong motor that helps the robot to achieve powerful suction for 120 minutes.

Roomba also introduced a new feature in 900 series which is “Recharge and Resume”. This feature allows the robot to go back to a docking station for recharging when running low on battery and once filled, starts again from the exact same point where it left off. With the limit of using this feature twice, the Roomba 980 can give a total run time 360 minutes which is enough to clean the entire home or apartment multiple times.

Usability

The Roomba 980 not only features wifi-connectivity but voice control allowing you to connect with your smartphone using wifi and official iRobot Home App and control the movement or do scheduled cleanings. Similarly, if you have Amazon Echo or the Amazon Dot, you can pair it with your robot to issue voice commands to your robot.

What makes usability more interesting is the digital map reports. These are the detailed reports that you get on your smartphone representing the cleaning cycle, runtime, and exact coverage to help you know where did your Roomba clean and where it didn’t.

Pros
Superior navigation due to the onboard camera
Powerful motor runs for a longer time and gives more coverage
Digital map reports checking Robot performance

Cons
Expensive price tag than other comparable robots.
Dust bin capacity is slightly small.

 

Dyson 360 Eye

• Dimensions: 9.4″ diameter x 4.7″ H
• Run Time: ~75 minutes
• Maintenance: Unknown
• Weight: 5.38 pounds

The Dyson 360 Eye robot vacuum is the only robot vacuum by Dyson. It’s a bit larger robot but comes with the cyclone system ( Dyson’s Patented Technology) but in a more compact way.

Design

The design is somewhat similar to other robot vacuums like a central brush roll to agitate and suck up dust particles. The top features a central “eye” and some buttons for controlling allowing you to start, stop a cleaning cycle.

How it Cleans

The Dyson 360 Eye comes with a full-width brush roll that spans the width of the vacuum, navigate with the help of two larger wheels and tackle obstacles like cords or area rugs.

The digital V2 Dyson motor provides incredible suction and this motor is the same used for DC35 Digital Slim, DC44 Animal, or the DC59 Animal.

Usability

The Dyson 360 Eye offers wifi-connectivity allowing you to connect it with your smartphone to control using the mobile app. Similarly, you can pair it with Amazon Echo or Amazon Echo Plus to control the robot using your voice commands.

Once paired, you can perform scheduled cleanings and also see digital cleaning maps to keep an eye on your Robot’s performance.

Personally, I haven’t tested this robot but reviews on most third-party sites like Consumer Reports and WireCutter point out that this robot suffers from poor navigation plus a difficult control system. But being a high-end robot it delivers incredible suction similar to a corded upright vacuum to deal with stubborn messes.

Pros

The powerful motor gives superior suction
Slightly small diameter to comparable robots.

Cons

Poor navigation
Clunky control center
Expensive price tag

 

Roomba 960

• Dimensions: 13.8″ diameter x 3.6″ H
• Run Time: ~75 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$35 / year
• Weight: 8.6 pounds

The Roomba 960 robot vacuum also belongs to the Roomba 900 series. It also shares many features of 980 like advanced navigation, sleek design, and digital mapping report. But doesn’t have similar run time to the 980 and Power Boost for cleaning carpeted floors.

But the advantage of not having these features is the lower price tag which can be a deciding factor for you.

Design

The design is almost identical to the 980. Same on-board camera located at the exact same position as of 980 and everything else is pretty much equivalent to the Roomba 980.

How it cleans

Now, the cleaning is also pretty much same as other Roomba models. The cleaning is performed by the dual-rubberized brush rolls to pick up dirt, spinning brushes to clean edges and corners.

The motor used in this robot belongs to the Roomba 800 series due to which the Roomba 960 not only gives a shorter run time but also struggles on carpets. But if your house is primarily hardwoods, you will get similar performance to the Roomba 980, except for the carpeted area.

Usability

The Roomba 960 is also a user-friendly robot vacuum that offers wifi connectivity and voice control allowing you to control the robot either using your smartphone or using voice-enabled devices like Amazon Echo or Amazon Dot.

The Roomba 960 is capable to perform well at large or tricky space, thanks to the advanced navigation. Similarly, the digital map reports generated by the memory mapping helps you know the performance of your robot and to know which spots did it missed.

Pros

Lower price tag than the 980
Exceptional cleaning performance on hardwoods
Great usability

Cons

Lower run time of 75-minutes due to 800 series motor
Lacks Power Boost so struggles with high pile carpet

Roomba 890

• Dimensions: 13.9″ diameter x 3.6″ H
• Run Time: ~60 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$34 / year
• Weight: 8.4 pounds

The Roomba 890 is a top robot vacuum of the 800 series.

The 800 series is ideal for budget-friendly users looking for reasonable bells-and-whistles. It’s not a high-end not an average but it’s within the $$ price tier so it’s a middle-of-the-road kind of robot.

The 800 series is an updated version of 600 series exclusively the 690 robots so the Roomba 890 comes with a dual-rubberized brush rolls plus a full dust bin indicator.

Design

The Roomba 890 also features a similar design to other robot vacuums with few changes. It comes with a central “CLEAN” and a similar layout and controls.

How it cleans

The 980 uses dual rubberized brush roll and spinning side brushes to deal with the dirt, dust, and debris. The motor used in this robot is similar to the 690 which results in the same run time of the Roomba 690.

The added features include Memory mapping allowing the robot to navigate more efficiently even in large or tricky spaces.

Usability

The Roomba 890 offers great usability. The wifi connectivity and voice control feature allows you to control the robot using your smartphone or voice-enabled devices like Amazon Alexa or Amazon Echo.

Pros
Comes with an onboard for efficient navigation
A stronger motor delivers great suction
Digital map reports are helpful to analyze the robot’s performance.

Cons
Expensive than other comparable robots
Dust bin capacity is not large.

Roomba 690

• Dimensions: 13″ diameter x 3.6″ H
• Run Time: ~60 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$32 / year
• Weight: 7.8 pounds

Here comes the most affordable and best value robot vacuum the Roomba 690. This robot vacuum is the best-selling robot vacuum not because of the lowest price tag, but because of offering great features and incredible performance that really gets the job done for people.

The Roomba 690 comes with advanced features like wifi-connectivity to make it somewhat self-sufficient and the patented “Dirt Detection” technology.

Instead of navigating straight, this robot moves in a randomized pattern but it’s still effective.

Design

The Roomba 690 has a very simple design and almost identical to robot vacuums of 900 or 800 series having a slight difference.

Comparably, the Roomba 890 is a full black robot, the Roomba 690 has black and silver aesthetics. Similarly, the central “CLEAN” button is used to start/stop the cleaning cycle and using the smartphone you can also put the robot on schedule.

How it cleans

The Roomba 690 uses a bristle-style brush roll and spinning side brushes but the central brush is prone to get tangled of pet hairs and the only major difference between 690 and other high-end robots is that they have dual-rubberized brush roll which is effective for pet hairs as well.

The bristle-style brush roll can result in clogging which not only requires frequent maintenance but also reduces the overall performance of the robot.

Whereas, the rubberized brush rolls have two brush rolls that spin in opposite directions that eliminates the clogging problem without preventing suction.

Usability

The Roomba 690 is also a user-friendly robot vacuum that offers wifi connectivity to control the robot using your smartphone and put it on schedule. You can also pair it with voice-enabled devices to control the robot using your voice.

But the 690 lacks some advanced features for usability like memory mapping, or digital cleaning reports. Because memory mapping helps the robot avoid obstacles and bumps with furniture or walls to avoid damage. Similarly, the digital cleaning reports allow you to see the internal work externally on your smartphone. The way robot moves and where did it cleaned and which spots it left.

Roomba Robots vs. Dyson 360 Eye

So which model wins the game out of this comparison?

For overall value and cleaning performance, Roomba stays ahead.

But, regarding suction, Dyson 360 Eye has no match, but along suction cannot be the factor to purchase a pricey robot.

The iRobot Roomba lineup has several options with different prices allowing you to choose a robot that suits your budget and requirements.

Dyson V10

• Dimensions: 9.8″ x 10.1″ x 49.2″
• Run Time: ~60 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$0 / year
• Weight: 5.8 pounds

The Dyson V10 is the newest model that not only reduces maintenance costs but gives the highest level of suction compared to any other V-series model.

Design

Well, the design is totally different from robot models it has a user-friendly design that allows you to clean right out of the box. Like Roombas, it also comes with a simple button that actually act as a trigger. While you hold the vacuum starts cleaning and as soon as you let go your hand vacuum stops.

It can be frustrating for some people but it’s a great way to save battery life until you navigate to the areas where you have to clean without wasting the power reaching to those areas.

How it cleans?

The Dyson V10 features a central brush roll at the bottom and the new design allows the robot to get better airflow. The reason for optimal airflow and the stronger suction is the new look.

Furthermore, the dust bin capacity is 0.76 L which is much larger compared to the smaller dust bins of Roomba vacuums.

Usability

The V8 is a user-friendly vacuum but unlike robot vacuums, you have to hold it to clean the desired areas. So the battery will be consumed only when you are holding the trigger and being a 2-in-1 (Cordless + Stick) you can use the robot to clean tight areas.

Pros

Battery lasts for 60 minutes
The dust bin is easy to clean, thanks to the new design.
Much lower annual maintenance costs

Cons
Manual cleaning
No advanced options like Roomba

Dyson V8

• Dimensions: 9.8″ x 8.8″ x 49″
• Run Time: ~40 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$32 / year
• Weight: 5.75 pounds

The DysonV8 is a younger sibling of the V10 model that features old design in which dust bin is perpendicular to the stick. The battery of V8 can last for 40 minutes but strong enough to achieve powerful suction.

Design

The Dyson V8 shares the design with V6 or V7. But like the V10 model, it’s a 2-in-1 model that can be used as a handheld as well as stick vacuums. The dust bin is greater and can store a decent amount of dust resulting in less frequent emptying sessions. The V8 also comes with a floor cleaning head and some other accessories.

How it cleans

The V8 functions similar to the V10, in fact, all V-series vacuums work like same. The V8 features a floor motorized cleaning head, debris is sucked up and thrown into the bin.

Like V10, the V8 has a trigger to turn the vacuum on and off. As soon as you lift your finger, the vacuum stops. This can be helpful to save battery for a few minutes.

Usability

The V8 is a simple user-friendly vacuum cleaner. The trigger button works as a control allowing you to press according to the level of suction you require this way you can consume more power but with effective cleaning.

Pros
The V8 gives 40 minutes run time.
Price is much lower than V10

Cons
Struggles on hardwood floors

Dyson V7

Dimensions: 9.8″ x 8.2″ x 49″
Run Time: ~30 minutes
Maintenance: ~$17 / year
Weight: 5.45 pounds

The Dyson V7 is the younger sibling of the V8 and it gives a run time of 30 minutes which is 10 minutes less than than the V8 but costs a bit higher than the V8 model.

Design

The V7 shares the similar design of the V8 model and has a slightly smaller dust bin than the V8 of capacity 0.4 L. Features the same cleaning head, suction power is less and a lesser runtime.

How it cleans

The cleaning process is identical to the V8 model.

Usability

The Dyson V7 is also not good in terms of usability due to less suction power and less run time, but it can be a good choice for small homes, offices, shops, or apartments.

Pros
Perfect for small places
Run time is longer than the V6
Easy to an empty dust bin

Cons
Struggles with large debris particles
Run time is much lower

Dyson V6

• Dimensions: 9.8″ x 8.2″ x 47.5″
• Run Time: ~20 minutes
• Maintenance: ~$32 / year
• Weight: 5.1 pounds

The Dyson V6 is the first vacuum in the V-Series. It has the shortest runtime and fewer accessories, but it also has a reasonable price tag even the lowest that makes it affordable for average consumer households.

Design

The V6 being the base model has a similar design to its advanced models but the dust bin emptying is a little unhygienic as when you empty it the debris gets attached with the bin and requires your hand to get it off which cannot a good option for allergic people.

Even the upgraded models have also upgraded the dust bins but with the V6 you have to face this issue.

How it cleans

Again, the cleaning process is similar to it’s upgraded models. The brush rolls are identical unless you have the Absolute or Fluffy sub-models.

Usability

Overall, the V6 is great regarding usability. The only downside with this vacuum is the shortest run time of 20 minutes which might not be enough for you to clean your apartment or a portion of it.

Pros
Best-budget or the cheaper vacuums than all above
The convenience of cordless power

Cons
Run time is shorter ( 20-minutes )
Suction power is not comparable with V10 or V8

Which is Best? Roomba or Dyson?

Which vacuum is best?

Fairly speaking, there is no right answer to this question.

Vacuums cleaner by both of these brands are great and they serve their best to consumers.

If we talk about robot vacuums, Roomba wins the game because of the better value for the money and great features of usability.

So how to decide between Roomba Vs. Dyson?

The answer to this question depends on a few questions that you should answer.

What type of floor and messes are you cleaning?

What type of floor are you planning to clean? Hardwoods, Tile, Carpets or area rugs?

My suggestion: For cleaning hardwood floors, Roomba 980 and 960 both are suitable.

Are you planning to buy a vacuum cleaner solely for carpeted floors?

Our suggestion: For this, you should get Dyson V7, V8 or V10 to get the best results on carpeted floors. Due to strong suction, you will get incredible performance without breaking the bank.

Roomba series is not bad on carpets except few limitations like sugar or similar stuff. But if you want a robot vacuum for cleaning your carpets they can also get the job done and the best for carpets is Roomba 890 that has a reasonable price tag and give a perfect performance.

Are you looking for maximum versatility

If you are trying to get a vacuum that’s highly versatile then Dyson V10 is your best option.

This stick vacuum is not only powerful but has a range of accessories to clean virtually anything.

If you are a fan of upright then Dyson Ball Animal and the Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 are great options.

Do you want a quick or hands-free solution?

At one side we have robot vacuums, at the other, we have stick vacuums. Both can get the job done but with a slightly different approach.

For quick cleaning, I recommend picking any Dyson V-Series Stick vacuums.

The stick vacuums are 2-in-1 can only require a push of a trigger to clean.

If you want hands-free clean…

I would recommend you to pick any Roomba model

The beauty of these robot vacuums is that you can set them up using your smartphone and put them on schedule and not worry about cleaning for days or even when you go out.

They have longer run time and you can simply leave them to clean the messes.

Some robot vacuums like Roomba 980 or Roomba 960 are equipped with the iAdapt 2.0 navigation allowing the robot to remember the layout of your home and that way they can clean efficiently and in less time and won’t get caught up in small areas or skip spaces.

For advanced navigation, you should get the Roomba 890 that comes at a reasonable price.

Robots without Memory mapping tend to bump into obstacles, changing directions or moving in zigzag paths.

How much you can pay?

Your budget plays an important role in the selection of the perfect vacuum cleaner for you. Vacuums by Roomba and Dyson are high-end but with varying prices.

These are really inexpensive vacuums:

Roomba 690
Dyson V6
Dyson V7 (some models)

These are moderately priced vacuums

Roomba 890
Dyson V7 (some models)
Dyson V8

These are higher price vacuums

Roomba 980
Roomba 960
Dyson V8
Dyson V10

These are the most expensive vacuums

Roomba i7
Roomba i7+
Dyson 360 Eye

 

This article explains Roomba vs Dyson comparison in greater detail. We researched a lot to help you choose the right model for your needs and budget for your home.

hardwoods, the performance is literally flawless, capturing 100% of the debris
high and low pile cleaning
rice, kitty litter, and cereal
sugar particles are ultra-fine and relatively heavy

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