Which is better for pet hair?

The Tapo RV30 MAX Plus. It claims 13,000Pa suction and a tangle-free system, and pet hair removal is its listed top use case. The Roomba's dual rubber brushes resist tangles but its suction is lower on paper.

Which is better on carpet?

The Tapo. It auto-detects carpet and boosts suction, and it avoids carpet when mopping. The Roomba Combo j8 lists hard floors as its surface type.

Is the Roomba worth the extra money?

At $249.99 at Woot as of October 28 versus $225.00 for the Tapo as of October 31, the gap is small. Pay it if you want iRobot's mapping and recharge-and-resume; otherwise the Tapo gives more suction and a bigger bag for less.

Which empties itself longer?

The Tapo, up to 90 days into a 3.3L bag. The Roomba's Clean Base holds dirt up to 60 days.

Yes, but differently. The Roomba swaps in a Combo Bin and mops up to 500 sq ft. The Tapo vacuums and mops in one go with a 0.3L tank.

Which lasts longer per charge?

The Tapo runs 150 minutes and charges in about 4 hours. The Roomba does not list a run time but recharges and resumes the job where it left off.

iRobot Roomba Combo j8 Enhanced vs Tapo RV30 MAX Plus Robot Vacuum

Buy the Tapo RV30 MAX Plus for carpeted homes and pet hair, and for stronger suction and longer hands-free emptying. Buy the Roomba Combo j8 Enhanced if you want a proven brand with smart mapping, recharge-and-resume, and a swappable mop bin for occasional hard-floor mopping. On price, the Tapo was $225.00 at the TP-Link Tapo Store as of October 31, and the Roomba was $249.99 at Woot as of October 28.

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