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Roomba vs Savant

Roomba logo

Roomba

Software

iRobot's intelligent robot vacuum series

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Roomba robot vacuums list from $399.99 up to $999.99 for the top combo model, and Affirm financing on iRobot.com carries rates up to 36 percent APR; Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • They diverge on capability: Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Savant covers Customizable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Roomba and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Roomba and Savant differ
AttributeRoombaSavant
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded19902005

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Roomba

  • Smart Mapping
  • Auto-Empty Base
  • Multi-Room Navigation
  • Dirt Detect
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • Smart schedules

Only in Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Roomba

  • Automated vacuuming and mopping of home floorsnot Savant
  • Scheduled cleaning managed through a connected appnot Savant

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Roomba
  • Climate controlnot Roomba
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Roomba
  • Energy management and monitoringnot Roomba

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Roomba

  • Robot vacuums list from $399.99 up to $999.99 for the top combo model, and Affirm financing on iRobot.com carries rates up to 36 percent APR

Savant

  • Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • Requires professional installation and dealer network

Pricing, plan by plan

Roomba

On request
  • iRobot Select$29/month
    • Robot ownership
    • Extended warranty
    • Consumables

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Roomba if

  • You need smart mapping.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-empty base.
Roomba review

Choose Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant review

Questions people ask

Is Roomba or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Roomba starts at On request and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Roomba or Savant?
Roomba starts at On request and Savant at On request.
Does Roomba or Savant run on more platforms?
Roomba runs on IOS, Android, Web. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Roomba best used for?
Roomba is most often used for automated vacuuming and mopping of home floors, scheduled cleaning managed through a connected app. Of those, automated vacuuming and mopping of home floors and scheduled cleaning managed through a connected app are not what Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Roomba do that Savant cannot?
Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Auto-Empty Base, Multi-Room Navigation, Dirt Detect. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build.
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