Roomba iRobot i7+ vs i8+ from Costco

I'm on a mission to find the best Robot Vacuum and as I search and do the research I'm going to bring it to you. This is all about the Roomba iRobot i8+ from Costco (very similar to i7+) Find out all about it here. Also, if you want to know what the differences are between i7+ and i8+ I review those as well.
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[@murielchazelle-kimball7382]

Just love how nerdy you are about your vacuum (s)!!! That’s a compliment:) All of your points are valid and we all are looking for the same answers! Thank you for the great review and may I add your floors speak the truth! Well done 👍🏼

[@deannamoberg]

We're searching for a robot vac, and like you, my husband loves to review (we call it 'analysis paralysis' since sometimes he reads so many reviews he can't make a decision!). Your review is the best and you presented it really well. Thank you!

[@Zachus]

Totally understand. The best deal right now is Best Buy, they are doing the latest model j7+ and m6 braava for $899 lowest I've ever seen it. $400 off bestbuy.7tiv.net/LPRMdV Let me know what you guys get. I only wish I had gotten mine sooner. Just ordered this combo for my downstairs

[@angelinaguzman6285]

Super helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@cmmts]

Thank you for sharing! This is very helpful !!

[@trevorvannevel1912]

Great review, very helpful! I was looking to upgrade from our old 600 series Roomba and was given the same recommendations for cheaper brands, but after research and this video I've decided to go with the i8+. I'm subscribing too because I love your review and look forward to watching more!

[@EternalVines]

Spectacular review. Thanks for helping me decide on a new vac.

[@Zachus]

So glad it helped

[@rickm8456]

Great information. You answered all my questions. Looking and the Costco sale right now, but it is a lot of money to spend. You confirmed that’s it worth it vs the 200-300 dollar ones. Thanks!

[@Zachus]

I only wish I had gotten mine sooner. BTW Best Buy is still running a crazy good bundle deal on the new j7+ and Braava m6 mop. Not sure how long it'll last but worth checking out. For $899 for both is a crazy low. bestbuy.7tiv.net/LPRMdV

[@kerensha1]

Great review thanks !

[@choice]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@crochetnevada2931]

Thank you so much for the video 👍

[@Gimmeacookie95]

Super good review sir, thank you for the time you put into this

[@Zachus]

My pleasure!

[@brettshapiro6289]

Best review I've ever experienced in my life

[@Zachus]

😂

[@DavidMunoz-yk7dy]

Excellent video! Ty

[@seatraveller]

Thanks for the information. Very useful.

[@Zachus]

Anything I missed that you were looking for on your search?

[@seatraveller]

@@Zachus Your review was extremely comprehensive

[@lindalauver2088]

Great Review!

[@blairsarginson6334]

J8+ it is. On sale now at Costco, $799.00 saving $200.00

[@Zachus]

💯 awesome!! It's my fav for vacuuming.

[@donnybrook22]

Your review was really helpful. At these price points, I wanted to limit my choices to what Costco offered due to their return policy.

[@Zachus]

Completely agree!

[@FritzOettinger]

Thank you! Worth the extra money for the Costco verison.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

What’s the difference from normal version to Costco version they look identical?

[@Zachus]

Did you watch the video? :) Here's another one on the new j8+ at Costco kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2S2Yp94ebl3sNk

[@Zachus]

here's another one I have kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHinaq2BetiNaKM 😁

[@hasan19]

Thank you for the video, one question, maybe I missed it in the review, did you find the mopping function sufficient to clean tiled floors?

[@Zachus]

This doesn't have a mop function. It's vacuum only. Are you looking for one that does both? Here's one and the T20 as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/eajWaYiOo8SbhaMsi=7_k3Z3z-21YfEeXe

[@pamcadd8658]

Great review! Only 5 minutes in, and you answered my question, which was, "My bathroom has a tile floor that flows into the shower without a lip. Can I tell the vacuum to avoid the shower area, since it might be wet in there?" Your explanation of red zones assures me that I can tell this smarty pants vac to avoid the shower, yet clean up the hair that falls onto the bathroom floor. Thanks!

[@stephaniefaunce8625]

Thank you. Great review. I have a house built in the 70s and there are several “step downs” into rooms that are all on the same floor. I am wondering if it’s worth it since I will have to set the vac down in each individual room and not sure how it will map the house since it cannot go over those steps.

[@Zachus]

It depends on if you like to vacuum or prefer to move it around. You would have to do multi maps of each section, treat it like a new level and then setup a schedule to do one room. Move it to another and so on and let it run in each maybe once a week. I would probably opt for Hoover Cordless Upright. You can still move around without the cord and change floors easy. amzn.to/2SV952H (its on sale on Amazon for Prime Day too at $249)

[@doctormarc4709]

Just got my Costco iRobot i8+. I have a mapping question. I understand that 3 mapping runs would be optimum, but I am confused if there is a special mapping setting so that it sees each of the 3 mapping runs as updating the same space, or do you just initiate a mapping run without special labeling and it automatically updates the floor plan without special naming so it recognizes the floor plan map on the 2nd and 3rd run. Hope this makes sense. Also if you map a different floor, e.g basement floor, will this overwrite the main floor plan already in memory? When do you name the mapping run_before the run or after 2 or 3 mapping runs of the same area? A little confused as to how to get 3 map runs properly labed as to floor. Thanks. Love your work.

[@Zachus]

Just let it map it might take 3-4 runs. If it is missing a room each time it goes out, pick it up and move it to that room and then resume mapping. Once mapping is complete then you'll see your layout and it'll ask you to setup your room labels, dividers, zones, etc.... You can map up to 10 different floors, they will have separate maps. This way you can move it and then run it and take it back to empty. You'll be able to label the maps what you want them to be, such as Downstairs and Upstairs or Basement, etc... Hope this helps

[@KL-er7yi]

We have transition strips between hardwood and linoleum that are not flush on the floor. Will it navigate over the dip?

[@Zachus]

Easily

[@MaryCatherineBeath]

Let us know if you decide to get the Brava!! Would love a review on that too!

[@Zachus]

For sure, it all comes down to Black Friday deals for me. I'm between Roborock S7+ or iRobot j7+ and Braava m6 combo

[@daveyboysmith4575]

I am sold!! Costco has this on sale for $100 off. How do the rubber rollers hold up? Should I get spares?

[@Zachus]

I change mine every 4-6 months just occasionally check them. I got some off Amazon, amzn.to/3s7owCw

[@BillyReichard]

Where is the comparison video? You also mentioned it on the Shark IQ video. I looked at all your uploads and don't see it.

[@Zachus]

Coming soon 😁

[@tribhuwankumar7325]

Hello Zach - Is Shark IQ vs i8+ video out yet?

[@chrismarchese8047]

@@tribhuwankumar7325 I want to know the same

[@lensexperts2523]

can the s8+ map and vacuum multi-level houses & if so how is this accomplished ( by physically moving recharging stations to each level in the same spot?)

[@Zachus]

Yes it can do up to 10 maps. And yes you'll have to physically move it to another level and select the map and job to run it. You do not have to move the re-charging station unless you feel like it can't run the floor on one battery charge. This is why I got one for upstairs one year and the next year one for downstairs. One of those videos is live and more coming.

[@isabellemarie05]

I bought the i8+ and I'm not sure how to settle all the good features that you mention and the user guide is a little vague on that. Could you recommend a video or page that could help me? Thanks.

[@Zachus]

I don't understand. What features? The i8+ and i7+ are the same except with i8+ you get the bigger battery, extra accessories. You just have to load the app, setup an account > connect wifi (follow the app walkthrough) and then let it run and map your floor, and then once the map is done, you will be able to set zones up. If you have something urgent you don't want it around or a room, use the invisible wall included (just turn it on and sit it on the floor). Then let it map, once map is done you can remove the invisible wall. Does that help? I also have this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHinaq2BetiNaKM Let me know

[@deepikadevanand887]

I have a old version of irobot roomba but long human hair gets caught up in the roller & spinner, it’s a hassle to clean it. How does i8 handle it ?

[@Zachus]

You might be better off with 9+ but I never have to clean my i8+ maybe once in the last year. I really don't do anything except I replaced the side brush once in 12 months and I swap the bags out every 2-3 months.

[@petergreenwell259]

Same issue with i8

[@peoplegetready1504]

My sweet husband gifted me with this vacuum. Our living area is brick paved, The bricks are uneven. I can't even on it with bare feet. WI don't vacuum it now, I sweep it well and mop it. Will this new Roomba take the unevenness without being harmed? I originally just expected to do the hardwood floors in the bedrooms. I don't want the Roomba i8+ to die an untimely death because we used it on these brick floors. I am also having quite a hard time understanding how to use it. I left it docked overnight but how do I tell if it's fully charged? I am going to download the app, and I am hopeful that will help. The online manual isn't very easy to understand. Thanks in advance! KC Moreau

[@Zachus]

I would not recommend it. It's not made for outside and the mortar could damage it. You can put up the invisible wall while it's mapping and then it will not map that area and you can even for extra caution after it maps, go in and add a Keep Out Zone area. Hope this helps

[@malathireddy6234]

I robot can clean the staircase ? Thanks for the great review .

[@Zachus]

To my knowledge there isn't a robot vacuum that can do stairs. That would be nice, hopefully one day. Hope this helps.

[@tomferrier3391]

I may have missed but wondering how it does on mulipte floors? We have 5 levels.

[@Zachus]

It can do up to 10 different maps. You would have to carry it to each floor, select the map and then let it run. I would work up to getting one on each level at some point but I know that can be pricy. Hope this helps

[@jarrettwood2305]

@@Zachus do you have to take the base up to the next level or what

[@Zachus]

No you don't have to, you can carry the robot to each level. To empty it you will have to take it back to the base and tell it to go home and then it'll empty itself out. Mine does pretty good, you should get at least one floor in before needing to empty it out.

[@blairsarginson6334]

The i8+ and j8+ from Costco show different tower sizes. Is there something missing in the shorter one the J8+?

[@Zachus]

I8+ is the older version. J8+ it's the brand new model redesigned to hold more, looks better and has a place to store extra bags Sorry got to ask? Did you watch my videos? I show all of this 😁 I would watch these for more info and to see them... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHinaq2BetiNaKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWGwZGytqL2anKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6vTg6V8ipmDY8k

[@DavidMunoz-yk7dy]

Can u explain difference bt i8 and j8?

[@Zachus]

New video on this coming and here's one I just posted today on j8+ kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2S2Yp94ebl3sNk i8+ is costco version of the i7+ and now the new j7+ that came out last year has it's Costco version the j8+ I'm working on a video showing the difference in these two but bottom line is j8+ is WAY better than the i8 or i7. Better technology, bigger bin capacity but I will say the i8+ is solid if you are trying to stay on budget. I used it for a year with no issues. Also here's a video I did on the J7+ which will give you all the details on it. The first link just compares the two models. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6vTg6V8ipmDY8k

[@blairsarginson6334]

Difference between i8+ vs j8+? One tower is smaller, it holds less? Need fast answers as I am about to buy.

[@Zachus]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2S2Yp94ebl3sNk

[@blairsarginson6334]

What happens if the carpet is wet from a shower?

[@Zachus]

Don't run it on wet carpet

[@Xanduur]

We started with the i4 and upgraded to the i8+ a week later.

[@Zachus]

worth it right?

[@Darthtraveler]

I'm thinking about doing the same thing. Was it worth the upgrade?

[@10grammy]

Just brought a i8 from Costco. When it emptied it sounds like a airplane taking off. Is there a way to control the sound?

[@Zachus]

Yes it does and no there isn't. BUT it's a good thing. It's a sign of premium. It means it powerful and sucks out all the stuff from the bin in the vacuum. j7+ is the same way but it doesn't last long.

[@natalieskoien2165]

Is it good for hard floors as well as carpet?

[@Zachus]

Oh yeah, it's made for both. I'm putting one downstairs that is all hardwood.

[@jackieliu1232]

@@Zachus can 1 room a take care both floors? if I carry it downstairs/upstairs? Thanks

[@Zachus]

Yes, you can have several maps and use it on different floors even different houses.

[@henkweterings1]

i also bought it on blackfriday xD

[@peggykerns647]

Having issues setting up my i8 robot on my smart phone

[@Zachus]

What kind of issues?

[@EXEON727]

What smart phone?

[@SidSachdeva]

Those little things explained here matter and justify the extra money spent on an iRobot.

[@dually1954]

Bought the I8. It wont find my furthest room..I've let it map 3 times. It stops at the edge of pebble tech in kit hen

[@Zachus]

Pick it up and take it into that room then start mapping. I've had this happen. This worked for me

[@whatwhat8524]

I just bought this vacuum today. Don't understand what it is doing. It has been vacuuming, charging, vacuuming, charging for 4 hours now and still isn't done??? It is zig zagging every which way and missed half the kitchen and multiple other areas. Makes absolutely no sense. Mine seems to be missing it's brain. Going to get up early tomorrow and see if it can clean everything in 8 hours otherwise it's going back to Costco. My Neato cleans everything in a couple of hours and doesn't miss anything. If I have to get out another vacuum to vacuum everything the Roomba misses, there's no point to it. Maybe I just got a defective one???

[@Zachus]

It is mapping. It takes time to map out everything carefully. Give it a couple of days and then it will reveal the map to you in the app and it will run straight lines. It is in a discovery phase now. Mine does 1,000 sq ft in a couple of hours.

[@blairsarginson6334]

The video does not explain different tower size reasoning

[@Zachus]

The tower is the same 🤔 are you thinking of the j7+? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2S2Yp94ebl3sNk

[@lindagurley8278]

What about poop does it know not to pick it up?

[@Zachus]

I've had it avoid it mostly, one time it did run over it. The new j7+ will avoid poop and right now is the same price at or close to it depending on the sale zachus.me/j7plus it is their newer model and has a camera and better detection for this kind of thing...

[@jars92]

Jesus loves you john 3:16 thank you for the review

[@saraparker184]

hate this robot. robot will return home after job is completed. i try to start a new job hours/days later and it tells me “cannot connect”. i didn’t get a message telling me “robot cannot return home, cannot charge”. it is annoying to live furniture and start a job only ti realize the robot never plugged in correctly or charged after completing the previous job. more annoying still not to be notified there were issues so i could have corrected them and left the robot charging. infuriating.

[@Zachus]

This has not been my experience and I'm over a year into it. I'm sorry you are having so many issues.

[@LGM090221]

This wasn't a comparison video dude. You literally just talked about both versions as if they were the same exact vacuum. I'll never get those 10 minutes back. Thanks.

[@Zachus]

I'm not sure you watched the video lol. If you did you would know that they are the same with a few exceptions like the i8+ has a bigger battery and you get a few more things in the bundle by buying it with Costco. The i8+ is just Costco's version of the i7+ with a longer running battery. If you want just a fast to the point video, this one gives you the break down kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHinaq2BetiNaKM