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iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) — 2023
iRobot

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black)

2023

85
/ 100
From $899
VS
iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) wins by 2
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) lands at 85 and Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) if…

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

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) leads on ecosystem (85 vs 83).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) leads on features (83 vs 81).

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $899).

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) 85
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black)
85
ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Release year
2023
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Color
Black
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iRobot Roomba j9+ (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

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

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

FAQ: iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) worth the price? +

At $899, iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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.

Which is better for ecosystem, iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) — leads on ecosystem (85 vs 83). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

iRobot Roomba j9+ (Black) — leads on features (83 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.