iRobot Roomba j7+ (White)
2021
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
2022
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) lands at 82 and Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) at 90. That puts Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Color | White | Black |
iRobot Roomba j7+ (White)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) vs Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
Which is better, iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)? +
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) worth the price? +
At $799, iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) worth the price? +
At $249, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does iRobot Roomba j7+ (White) or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) 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.