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Roomba vs TP-Link Kasa

Roomba logo

Roomba

Software

iRobot's intelligent robot vacuum series

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

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; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Roomba covers Smart Mapping, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Roomba and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Roomba and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeRoombaTP-Link Kasa
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Founded19901996

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (IOS, Android, Web), 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
  • Smart schedules

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • SmartThings

Both cover

  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Roomba

  • Automated vacuuming and mopping of home floorsnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Scheduled cleaning managed through a connected appnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Roomba
  • Automationnot Roomba
  • Voice controlnot Roomba
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Roomba

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

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

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 TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is Roomba or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Roomba starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Roomba or TP-Link Kasa?
Roomba starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does Roomba or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Both run on IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Roomba do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Auto-Empty Base, Multi-Room Navigation, Dirt Detect. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, IOS support.
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