Which is better for homes with both carpet and hard floors?

The Roomba 208. Its listed surface types include hard floors and carpet, while the 1020 lists carpet. The 208 also has a 0.2 L water tank for mopping.

Is the Roomba 1020 worth the extra over the 208?

It is not extra: the 1020 was $89.89 on November 1 versus $157.50 for the 208 on October 30. The 1020 adds an AutoEmpty dock and HEPA filtration for less money.

Which has better filtration?

The Roomba 1020. It is HEPA-certified with a high-efficiency filter and a sealed debris bunker. The 208 uses an Efficient Particulate Air Filter.

Which runs longer on a charge?

The Roomba 1020, at 200 minutes from a 4200mAh LFP battery, against 185 minutes for the 208.

Do either work with voice assistants?

Both do. The 1020 names Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. The 208 lists voice support without naming assistants.

Which is easier to move between floors?

The Roomba 208. It weighs 3.8 kg and needs no dock. The 1020's Clean Base weighs 23 lb, though the robot itself is 3.4 in tall.

iRobot Roomba 208 DustCompactor vs iRobot Roomba 1020 Combo

Buy the Roomba 1020 if you want a self-emptying dock, HEPA filtration, and the lowest price: it hit $89.89 on November 1, down from $165.00 on October 30. Buy the Roomba 208 if you need a mop that handles hard floors and carpet and want a lighter robot with no dock. The 208 has only one recorded price, $157.50 on October 30, so it costs roughly $68 more than the 1020's low.

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