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iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) — 2021
iRobot

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)

2021

82
/ 100
From $799
VS
Home Assistant Yellow wins by 10
Home Assistant Yellow — Hub
Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Yellow

Hub

92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Home Assistant Yellow takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) lands at 82 and Home Assistant Yellow at 92. That puts Home Assistant Yellow ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) if…

  • Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • App-based setup
  • Works with major voice assistants

Pick Home Assistant Yellow if…

  • Matter support (modern)
  • Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • Automations
iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) 82
vs
92 Home Assistant Yellow

Score breakdown

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Home Assistant Yellow
92
ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90

Specs side-by-side

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) versus Home Assistant Yellow — full spec comparison
Spec iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) Home Assistant Yellow
Release year
2021
Color
Black

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • Subscription sometimes required
  • Cloud dependency on many
  • Ecosystem lock-in

Home Assistant Yellow

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • App quality varies
  • Cloud dependency on some
  • Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) vs Home Assistant Yellow

Which is better, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) or Home Assistant Yellow? +

Home Assistant Yellow scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) worth the price? +

At $799, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Home Assistant Yellow worth the price? +

At $199, Home Assistant Yellow delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) or Home Assistant Yellow last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.