iRobot
iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)
2021
82
/ 100
From $799
VS
Home Assistant Yellow wins by 10
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
| 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.