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iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) — 2021
iRobot

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)

2021

82
/ 100
From $799
VS
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) wins by 1
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) lands at 82 and Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $799).

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) 82
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Release year
2021
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Color
Black
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iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) worth the price? +

At $799, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, iRobot Roomba j7+ (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — more score per dollar ($99 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.