iRobot Roomba s9+ vs Roomba j7+
On the pickup table in Tom’s Guide’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow review, the Roomba s9+ scores higher overall (96.82 vs 91.81) and much higher on pet hair (98 vs 82.5). The j7+ leads on cereal (98.33 vs 92.5).
Product details
Head-to-head
| Criterion | iRobot Roomba s9+ | iRobot Roomba j7+ | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom’s Guide overall Comparison table in the Curv 2 Flow review | 96.82 | 91.81 | iRobot Roomba s9+ |
| Cereal Tom’s Guide | 92.5 | 98.33 | iRobot Roomba j7+ |
| Kitty litter Tom’s Guide | 100 | 94.6 | iRobot Roomba s9+ |
| Pet hair Tom’s Guide | 98 | 82.5 | iRobot Roomba s9+ |
Verdict
Choose the s9+ if pet-hair and kitty-litter pickup on that table matter most. Choose the j7+ if you want its obstacle-avoidance generation and the cereal score is the closer call — both are vacuum-only robots with self-empty docks, not mop combos.
Overview
The Roomba s9+ and j7+ are two of the most searched iRobot comparisons. The s9+ emphasises suction and a D-shape body. The j7+ emphasises camera obstacle avoidance and a self-empty base.
Pickup scores
Tom’s Guide’s published table lists the s9+ at 96.82 overall, 92.5 cereal, 100 kitty litter, and 98 pet hair. The j7+ is 91.81, 98.33, 94.6, and 82.5.
These figures sit in a review of a different robot (the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow). They are still Tom’s Guide’s own historical pickup scores, not a BotRescue lab test, and not a claim that both were tested on the same day.
Who should buy which
Pet hair and fine litter: s9+ on those numbers. Cereal-sized debris: j7+. Neither replaces a mop. Newer roller-mop flagships are a different purchase — see our other comparisons if washing floors matters.
Guides: Roomba s9+ · Roomba j7+.
FAQ
Which Roomba scored higher on pet hair?
Tom’s Guide lists the s9+ at 98 and the j7+ at 82.5 on that table.
Do either of these mop?
No. Both are robot vacuums with self-empty docks. Look at a Qrevo or Deebot roller model if you need mopping.
Sources
Synthesised for Australian buyers. Specs and lab scores can change by firmware/region — verify current retailer listings before purchase.
Canonical: https://botrescue.com.au/compare/roomba-s9-plus-vs-roomba-j7-plus