The Original Roomba (2002) vs Roomba S9+ (2019) - Wow!

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Timestamps
00:00 Roomba Intelligent FloorVac vs Roomba S9+
00:44 Construction and Performance
01:24 Pickup Tests
02:00 Carpet Cleaning
03:05 Navigation
04:19 Hair Tests
04:30 Crevice Pickup
04:40 Battery
05:02 Recap
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[@VacuumWars]

Roomba S9+ at Amazon: geni.us/ppoA Roomba i7+ at Amazon: geni.us/h8FlL2e Roomba 690 at Amazon: geni.us/SyMrxZ

[@lanaslay2163]

It’s quite embarrassing for other smart vacuum robot companies have worse results then the original roomba from 17 years ago

[@gj9157]

Lmao

[@TimoziusVanKaukus]

Update windows

[@I.R.Donsen]

Same for washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and freezers etc...

[@TheHolydruid]

I've got the roborock s 5502-00, honeslty I couldnt be more happy with it, it gets everything and is quick and quiet, but then again I dont have any any carpets filled with sand in my house. I belive the only reason it got so much of the sand is cause it spent so much time in one spot. I can for example put my vacuum to do up to 3 complete dustings in the same spot I chose on the app. I assume this feature was not used in this video since there were little to no information about them.

[@stitchfinger7678]

What would be nice (if he hasn't already) is like, an actual value breakdown. How much vacuum are you getting per dollar? The ranks might change a bit I feel like with super budget models you'd need to EXPECT a decent performance hit

[@lancelot_dev]

Nobody: KZbin: DO YOU WANT TO SEE A GUY COMPARING VACUMS? me: well yeah why not

[@ademir6]

is that supposed to be a bad thing or what?

[@balfourwheatley6644]

Just got a eufy

[@doom9242]

Hehe

[@howtoanddiychannel2387]

Lol KZbin algorithm is been acting so weird lately

[@ronan452]

KZbin_irl

[@LunaWuna]

My roomba is a frisbee glued to some rats.

[@TheMechMan]

haha that's amazing

[@Blox117]

what did you say about my mother??

[@icy1260]

Blox117 the fuck you say to me you little shit

[@floricide9669]

aaahahah

[@The-Urban-Goose]

I see you've seen those memes too

[@r4dius]

From $199 to $1400 ? They came a long way for sure

[@marcam129]

@John Smitty That's still a big ass difference!!

[@VarietyGamerChannel]

@Outbreaker bitcoin was 0.02 cents in 2010 now it's $15,000

[@firepower7017]

@@VarietyGamerChannel And it will go back down again.

[@germas369]

its 10k bro

[@pizzarat3275]

$1400 is for the top end model that empties itself. There are other models, some of which are much closer to the original price.

[@butternutyeeetsbanana.-.5389]

2002 rumba: this isn’t even my final form

[@dreagerd8248]

Rumba?

[@02chevyguy]

@@dreagerd8248 Yeah, you know...like when you're dancing in the Roomba line. :)

[@dreagerd8248]

@@02chevyguy :)

[@SteelOfLegend]

*changes slightly* FEAR ME FOR I SUCC.

[@portedbikes]

The final form is the Neato form... could not be more similar.

[@7i4nf4n]

I should be working on my final essay for college. Why exactly am I watching this at 1 am?

[@trash3570]

Write ur essay on this lol

[@7i4nf4n]

@@trash3570 Thats actually pretty hard, considering I study edicational science. :D

[@shaggerchuck2060]

3am here.

[@34thRuler]

@@shaggerchuck2060 same here

[@somos3hermanos]

7i4nf4n the same

[@asgrides4499]

Thought the thumbnail was CD players

[@crisbowman]

Same, those were the old mp3 players.

[@bencrosbie]

😂😂😂 thought it was an old looking disc game consoles lol

[@theproffessional9]

Same

[@galleryofrogues]

Me too

[@KaiNLinda]

Dont say that, it'll show your age.XD

[@manumons100]

KZbin: wanna see rumbas from 2002 compared to today’s rumbas? Me: uhhh KZbin: yeah you’re gonna watch it.

[@yuriythebest]

youtube's AI is scarily powerful - it knows what people will end up watching, even though if asked we'd most likely say we wouldn't watch this

[@MartinWasTaken]

@@yuriythebest The AI doesn't know what we want to watch, it will just shove it down our throat in the recommended until you watch it. It doesn't know what you want to watch, it will just tell you what you want to watch, even if you don't want to watch it.

[@alvarolopes5768]

and we did xD

[@wzr3293]

Detroit: Become Roomba

[@incog0956]

Yesterday yt gave ma a 40 minute video of a guy collecting money from his public laundry machines

[@NoLongo]

Me: I need to fix my sleep schedule. Also me: Original Roomba vs S9+

[@eli-we3mr]

I've always wanted to see a good review of the original ROOMBA thank you sooooo much for making one

[@VacuumWars]

No, Thank you!

[@eli-we3mr]

@@VacuumWars it's amazing how they still hold up and work today I have a schedule that still works and it has 7 years if use all it needs is a new battery. The motors are a little worn out like expected.

[@reddblurr]

In a lot of ways iRobot seems to have taken the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” philosophy and focused on improving and innovating in all the right areas.

[@huleyn135]

And overpricing the shit outta their work as even with inflation adjustment the s9 is nearly 5 times as expensive as the original

[@ADRENELINEDUDE]

@@huleyn135 Exactly. These are way too overpriced.

[@samin90]

@@huleyn135 You can still buy cheaper versions

[@osimmac]

idk waiting 17 years to add a square shape to the front is kinda silly imo, im sure they realized sooner that a circle isn't ideal for corners and edges...

[@wusspoppin7873]

This guy's house must have the cleanest floors.

[@jamesdunkerley4172]

Sloppy Turtle nobody said there was it was a joke

[@Russia_Moscow_countryhuman]

Sloppy Turtle r/woooooooosh

[@bennyzebra1386]

Sloppy Turtle he’s not paid

[@orquideasegura6204]

idk but Archie is going to be crazy 😜

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

Cleaner than my floors.

[@elnathe3707]

I have completely given up on KZbin recommendations at this point

[@MacquarieRidge]

I still have one of these guys kicking around my apartment. Still running good all these years later!

[@DerSolinski]

Sending Grandpa back to work... you should be ashamed of your self 🤣

[@VacuumWars]

lol

[@JeanPaul-yb6xm]

Very nice joke

[@silvy7394]

When I was a kid my parents got this and its battery went bad. I found it in the corner, took out the battery, wired a long wire coming out of the vacuum, and connected it to 2 12v SLA batterys. Hours and hours of kid cleaning fun until it died 2 weeks later due to over voltage. (Something around 16v, I was pushing around 24) It cleaned hella good though. I was impressed.

[@shadowkillz9606]

Imagine engineering a machine so well that even after almost 2 decades. It can still outperform most other competitors' newer machines.

[@portedbikes]

Other competitors... not really. Can't compare a brand name with those Chinese knockoffs that are for sale in ebay or amazon under $150.... but you can compare it to Neato which is another real brand when it comes to robot vacuums, or Samsung, LG, Xiaomi...

[@YourLocalMairaaboo]

@@portedbikes it got tied with neato in one of the tests. Not accounting for age.

[@randygreen007]

I purchased that original Roomba for my mother when they came out. She laughed at me because she is that type A super clean house person and she didn’t think it would clean very well. It sat for a month or two but one day I came in from the gym and she had it in her hands and was behaving like a little schoolgirl asking me to repair some little thing that had come loose on the dust bin. She was so excited because she had discovered that her days of bending over or getting on her knees to clean underneath the furniture was over!! Since then I have kept her up dated with the newer models. We still have that original version though as you never know I might need it for spare parts.

[@Dafoodmaster]

just realized that roomba is an anagram of 'a broom' what makes that realization extra meaningless is that someone else thought of it on reddit two years ago

[@DonVigaDeFierro]

Oh, well... "Senator" is an anagram for "Treason"...

[@MisterBurgerBeachball]

@@DonVigaDeFierro *I AM THE TREASON.*

[@Dafoodmaster]

@@DonVigaDeFierro i like that one

[@declancollier5514]

Nobody: KZbin’s Algorithm: I think you need this

[@portedbikes]

The original Roomba had a better algorithm than youtube today... lol

[@SamCyanide]

THANK YOU for keeping it short and sweet! All the information I need and the video isn't 20 minutes long.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Love it! I remember when this came out and kind of blew everyone’s mind.

[@Tommy-pv1vh]

You forgot the knife test (tapeing a knife to each then seeing how much it stabs things)

[@catsndogs98]

Roomba 2002: who are you? Roomba 2019: I’m you but *STRONGER*

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

I never knew this channel existed and I'm not sure why it was recommended to me, but I love your through and varied tests, and I do remember having a roomba in 2003 or 2004 or something... So I'll subscribe lol

[@williambeglen4771]

I just bought a 2002 new/old stock for $60. Lol...I got it for our cats to ride on. I am pretty impressed with how well it cleans the floor. I run it at least twice a day.

[@VacuumWars]

Sounds like fun!

[@stew8584]

That was a really interesting comparison and great idea to see the then and now. Not having any carpets I am happy with my Roborock S5

[@coolchris9763]

I just bought the M6 At 20% off thank you Bed Bath and Beyond I am beside myself because my apartment is mostly hardwoods or tile. I love the fisheye elevated view in your demos and also the mapping trails. Your channel has been informative and lended some insight on the subject to a layman. Thank You I wish your channel continued success and Happy New Years 777

[@meleardil]

I do own one of the first gen version, and a roomba Red. They both still work! How about that? If they would have said 10 year warranty, still no risk.

[@undergod1987]

I loved there second Gen. The discovery series... Its what got me started on rebuilding robot vacuums.

[@garrettwebb7163]

I still have the first one and I still love it and use it every day

[@NT-or9wh]

Great video. Cool to to see how tech has progressed or in some cases, not.

[@arevee9429]

Yay for Friday's review. Much more interesting than studying for job interviews!

[@VacuumWars]

Lol, Thanks for stopping by again are vee.

[@vanmonroe4346]

This is a very well made video. The comparison results are scientific and logically presented. Most importantly, he presents the data succinctly and with a practiced speaking style. Nicely done!

[@snowglitchyt5245]

most entertaining vid ive ever seen in 2 years. Thanks youtube keep going wit the weird recommendations.

[@ImReadyAyu]

Damn, such a throwback! The first and last Roomba my family invested in was this 2002 model lol

[@semisolidplatform6866]

I didn’t realize it but I was watching a video about the TF2 economy crashing and now I just watched a guy compare vacuums for 5 minutes

[@pleaseuseOdysee]

The TF2 economy crashed? Stock up on MREs and firearms the big one is coming

[@simpleinverso8628]

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[@TCOphox]

today youtube showed me a channel that has goddamn vacuum benchmarks. i love it

[@arnemaeschaelck5012]

from the thumbnail I thought this was a walkman CD player

[@salient_one]

I still have mine! I recently just upgraded from the 980 which I gave away but never will I give away the robot that started it all. Loved this video, please keep them coming.

[@VacuumWars]

Awesome!

[@joairstclaire]

This was well produced. I have no clue why KZbin recommended it to me, but thanks for the video.

[@TheWoodStroker]

I still own a working original Roomba. The biggest problem with it has been the side brush. If it gets caught in a rug tassel or power cord it tends to twist and die. They are expensive to replace. Other wise it has been pretty terrific. I now own a Roborock s4 and love it.

[@Sean-ku8pc]

When I woke up today, I never thought I’d spend 6 minutes watching robot vacuums

[@xander4644]

I have no idea where this channel came from but I will now watch all of these videos and become a vacuum expert

[@H1DD]

A little story. Few years ago found original roomba in dust. Just for fun replaced battery and charge circuit to LiIon (which gave 4+ hours). It performed pretty well until one of drive motors died :( Replaced it with modern “$200 class” vacuum and it gotta say the only thing which is better comparing to original roomba is having remote.

[@TwanJaarsveld1]

there are some people who upgraded old roombas with a esp so it could be controlled with a remote

[@sisamusudroka3000]

I've just subbed, this is content worth watching

[@rogersowers9837]

My 2002 just stopped working this year...RIP. But I still have the I Robot red model with the one button (Clean) and very large capacity bin. It is still a work horse not ready to be put out to pasture just yet.

[@laserfliptoboneless]

The ultimate Chad move is having a collection of Roombas

[@monibehtesham1609]

Thank you vacuum wars, very cool!

[@thatsickgirll]

I don't have a roomba nor am I planning on buying one and yet somehow this is one of the most interesting videos I've seen all week.

[@justind.6780]

I remember seeing this when I was 14 and it completely blew me away because it was so futuristic.

[@DJ-rx8mv]

so its basically the same but with the new version you get your house mapping data sent to their severs then sold

[@markg.2501]

Now HERE"S someone who knows how to make a presentation!

[@albertbresca5801]

something i have always wanted to do myself - a comparison of the old and new roomba.. I compare the 400 series to the 700 series and have found they pretty much do the same job without (of course) the more modern roomba's price... I ave had 10 going at once (have to find that video..lol) - different models and brands to clean a BIG hall, and they all did a pretty good job..

[@nickdansie7386]

Who else clicked on this video thinking it was a CD player 😂

[@SuiYo]

what is a cd playwer

[@Umamaahoe]

Sui Yo You’re joking...

[@marajacobson9701]

a channel about vacuums? yes please

[@primekrunkergamer188]

Damn the original Roomba was a work of art!

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Wow, I wasn't expecting that at all!

[@ondramlcek3174]

Cool comparison!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@hammy7061]

Wouldn't you know, now I'm going down a rabbit hole of vacuums, and it's actually entertaining.

[@VacuumWars]

great!

[@mystictitaness]

when I saw the thumbnail with the 2002 Roomba, I thought it was a CD player 😅😂

[@LoLShadowzLoL]

It's 12.30 am, I should be sleeping, but here I am watching vacuuming robots

[@ocaptainnc]

Love these reviews!... Question: on the S9+ when it goes back to the base to recharge does it empty the bin on every visit or does it only empty the bin when completely finished?

[@elroyMKE]

1:54 lol that one fruit loop just on the carpet me: THIS SHALL BE FIXED

[@randomness1654]

Would you review an iRobot Roomba 800 series or any one with the standard AeroForce 5x cleaning power? The 960 and 890 are the only current Roomba’s utilizing this powertrain currently but I have a 805 and would be interested to see its cfm. I also would like to see you test an Aerovac Series II Roomba (700 series only used this powertrain) but those are a bit tough to get a hold of now. I also have a 790 with Aerovac Series II.

[@turbo3608]

imagine what people thought when it first came out!!! AND THAT WAS 17 YEARS AGO

[@VacuumWars]

Yeah, it pretty much created an entire industry.

[@Tymetraveller.martin]

@@VacuumWars can u make a video on the dirt devil power stick vacuum it's like the corded version of the dirt devil reach max I wanted u to do a review since I'll be getting one

[@Tymetraveller.martin]

This is a request

[@Elfig2011]

My first Roomba was the 560! Now over 12y old and still working!👍💪

[@concur9248]

could you try to review the eletrolux trilobite if you could find one cause it would be really cool to see the original robot vacuum

[@RainbowTy]

I was 12 when I bought the original Roomba, thanks for keeping my obsession with vacuums alive. 😊 P.S. I still have it and it still works!

[@VacuumWars]

Nice!

[@FrederickGFX]

Hah, me too! The cashier at Brookstone thought it / I was crazy for spending $200 on a vacuum. When he asked me why I just told him, “It’s a robot!”

[@bonestockgarage122]

I'm with you, I had the Roomba Discovery series,and CleanMate. My current vac is the Dyson 360.

[@TwanJaarsveld1]

@@FrederickGFX And robots are always cool

[@danheuser5148]

What I’d really like to know is if the newer models still get stuck on floor vents, and if they still beat up your baseboards/furniture. My roomba 530 certainly does.

[@ji8651]

Hi, Is there a chance to test Vax hoovers? Thanks

[@atomstarfireproductions8695]

What about the original first Neato? Also, im surprised that IRobot still sells genuine replacement parts for the original Roomba

[@VacuumWars]

Good idea!

[@tabbycat406]

The first Neato was pretty cool, I never had one but I was looking at them a while ago, and they seem to be very good.

[@natalyanavotnaya1392]

Thank you. Just bought 6 series one.

[@Stan0619]

Nice review as always. Are there any vacuum deals to look out for on the Amazon Prime Day event?

[@DanielGonzalezL]

I've only seen the Ecovacs Deebot N79S being discounted

[@sexyjura]

Me: *has homework due in 6 hours* Guy on the internet: Old roomba vs modern roomba Me: Hmmm

[@okyaditya]

I think I'm gonna wait until they released roomba note10+

[@Vincent-Singh17159]

Hello did you try the LG hom-bot and the xiaomi robot vac also

[@Sean-mm6by]

There is a vsccum channel and it's in my recommended 😂

[@mattbtram]

Have you reviewed Dyson's robot vacuum? I find your videos to be the only reviews that are truly quantifiable and pertinent, though I can't seem to find a video of yours discussing the Dyson robot. Thanks!

[@superapple4ever]

I have no idea why I watch this but I’m sure glad I did!

[@Cfomodz]

Amazing video, so what brand/model would you suggest for someone looking for a robot cleaner on a budget?

[@Koel_Hellion]

No one absolutely one: Me at 3 am: oh cool a roomba comparison test

[@spiddyman0079]

Vacuum Wars yooo chilll

[@matze4963]

The Roomva 400 Series would be interesting

[@Another_Random_Dave]

When you clean a vacuum cleaner you become The Vacuum Cleaner.

[@Geotubest]

Brilliant video.

[@Iamk2jones]

Can you please do a video comparing the new Deebot 500 to the old N79?

[@JOELwindows7]

This is your daily dose of Recommendation Roomba evolution

[@ishtamas9748]

I had this original roomba, and it used to scare the shit out of me.

[@Ca31_Buff]

I miss mine so bad!!

[@VacuumWars]

lol

[@JoeFF85]

From the thumbnail I thought this video was about 2 different cd-walkmen

[@MrsSpongebob]

Lol the prices have come a long way as well

[@MrRaskMusic]

Looked at the thumbnail and thought "Are disc mens coming back?!"

[@willsmith8611]

ok this, this is epic

[@draizwrm]

i have a romba 560, i got used from a friend 2 months ago, does a decent job on my

[@MannySilva]

Looks like Roomba is Finally catching up to the Neato Vacum of like 10 years ago!

[@thegreatslothlord7796]

This video kinda sounds like something I’d watch if I’m high asf yet oddly curious just for how random it is and I must admit, this was actually pretty good and I felt like I learnt something.

[@TheLarryStanley]

I just found a 770 roomba at goodwill clean it up and was suprised how well it works the little 3 prong broom thing barely spins though

[@kairon156]

Feels like yesterday that the Rumba came out. Than again!!! With 3D printers I wonder if there's a robot vacuum model out there.

[@nickhopkins3333]

I thought this was the walkman CD player