- Which is better for pet hair?
- The iHome Eclipse lists pet hair as a top use case and has HEPA filtration, which helps with allergens. The Roomba 208 has stronger rated suction, so it may pull more hair out of carpet. For hard floors and low-pile carpet on a budget, the iHome is the practical pick.
- Is the Roomba 208 worth the extra money?
- Yes if you want mopping and carpet vacuuming from one robot. It runs 65 minutes longer per charge and has much stronger rated suction. If you only need basic vacuuming on hard floors, the $61.73 iHome covers that for far less.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- The Roomba 208 runs up to 185 minutes. The iHome Eclipse runs up to 120 minutes and takes about 5 hours to recharge.
- Can both mop?
- The Roomba 208 is sold as a vacuum and mop combo with a 0.2 L water tank. The iHome Eclipse lists mopping and an electronically controlled water tank among its features, but it is primarily marketed as a robot vacuum.
- Which is better for carpet?
- The Roomba 208 covers carpet and every surface with 70X rated suction. The iHome Eclipse is rated for low-pile carpet only, so skip it for deep or shag carpet.
- Do both work with voice assistants?
- The iHome Eclipse supports Amazon Alexa through its app. The Roomba 208 lists voice assistant support without naming which ones, so check compatibility with your assistant before buying.
