Which is better for carpet?

The Nova S1 Pro. It has 2700 Pa suction and automatically boosts power when it detects carpet. The Roomba 208 lists 70X suction but gives no pascal figure.

Which is better for mopping?

The Roomba 208. It has a 0.2 L water tank and is sold as a vacuum and mop. The Nova S1 Pro is listed as wet/dry but no mop tank or pad is specified.

Which needs less work from me?

The Nova S1 Pro. Its Auto Empty Base empties the bin after each run. The Roomba 208 has no dock, so you empty it yourself.

Is the Nova S1 Pro worth the extra over the Roomba 208?

At its $87 low on October 31 it costs less than the Roomba 208's $169 on October 28, and it adds mapping and self-emptying. At its $199 high on November 2, the Roomba 208 is the cheaper option.

Which is better for a home with pets?

The Nova S1 Pro, mainly for its HEPA filter and self-emptying dock, which limit how often you handle dust and hair. The Roomba 208 uses an Efficient Particulate Air filter and needs manual emptying.

Can I tell either robot where not to go?

Only the Nova S1 Pro. You set virtual boundaries and pick rooms in the iHome Clean App. The Roomba 208 has no mapping features listed.

iRobot Roomba 208 Combo vs iHome AutoVac Nova S1 Pro

The iHome AutoVac Nova S1 Pro is the better buy for most people: LiDAR mapping, room-specific cleaning, virtual boundaries and a self-emptying dock are features the Roomba 208 lacks. The Roomba 208 is the pick if you want a mop combo with no dock and a long 185-minute runtime. On price, the Nova S1 Pro hit $87 at its lowest on October 31 and $199 at its highest on November 2; the Roomba 208 has only been seen at $169 on October 28.

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