iRobot Roomba Sale – Top 5 Robot Vacuums on Sale

The iRobot J9+ is a great value choice for an automated cleaner. Its vSLAM navigation system maps your home to plot efficient cleaning routes and prevent bumping into furniture.

iRobot however is in trouble: it reported a loss of 2022 and Amazon has backed off of a deal to purchase the company due to “disproportionate regulatory obstacles” could impede the process.

i5+

The i5+ vacuum cleaner is a self-emptying robotic vacuum that automatically empties its dirt into a homebase after it has finished. It also has a wet container which holds mopping solution as well as water. It’s less messy than previous generation i3 Evo combis, which required the wet bin to be swapped out for the dust bin for vacuum. The unit is small in footprint, which means it can fit in tight spaces and corners that a larger robot would struggle to.

It uses irobot robots OS to keep one step ahead of everyday messes by learning and mapping your home room-by-room, with 10x the power-lifting suction as well as Premium 3-Stage Cleaning system. It can also determine when to recharge and has resume and recharge capabilities that keep your floors ready to use. You can choose between different cleaning modes and schedules which include the new, more powerful “deep clean” function. You can also control your robot using voice commands to perform cleaning on demand.

While this irobot vacuum and mop robot does an excellent job of cleaning hard flooring but it’s not a great choice for carpeted rooms since it lacks the smarter Combo J7+’s ability to keep areas from being mopped by setting the use of no-mop zones. It’s also a little tricky to set it up because the software requires that the base for the home be located in an area that doesn’t have carpet. The printed materials provide little details on how to fix wifi connectivity issues, which is frustrating.

i7+

The i7+ is at the forefront of robot vacuum innovation. With self-emptying technology to provide weeks of hands-free cleaning and granular mapping that’ll focus on the areas around furniture, it could revolutionize the way you live in your home. But it’s expensive, noisy and requires an extensive amount of maintenance.

It takes a while to get up and running since the robot is housed in a massive heavy box that contains its charging station as well as a spare filter and a brush to clean the front edge. Once the Lithium-Ion batteries are charged up, it’ll automatically return to its base to recharge and empty its dirt bin. The station can also function as a remote, letting you select rooms to clean and create virtual barriers.

It takes time to master the layout of your home, but it is incredibly efficient once you have it. Imprint Smart Mapping remembers the layout of your home so that you can ask it to clean certain rooms with just a single tap on the app. It was tested by telling it to clean the living room and kitchen. It was able to do it with minimal fuss.

In contrast to our previous top pick, the Eufy RoboVac 11s, it didn’t struggle with dust mites under the sofa, and even picked up a pile of breadcrumbs, without spreading them. The only issue we could find was that the sweeping tool gets tangled up with long hair. You’ll need to untangle it frequently. We think the i7+ is a great option for those looking for a robotic irobots vacuum cleaner cleaner that can be used with no the need for manual intervention in homes that are busy.

i1

If you’re still undecided about a robot vacuum, the low-cost irobot self empty base Roomba 694 is a great option. It doesn’t have a home map like the more expensive models, however it has a wide range of sensors that aid it in navigating under furniture and around obstacles. It is able to avoid pet dishes, power cords, and other items that could cause it to become entangled. It also comes with a cliff detection feature to stop it from falling down stairs. It also comes with a self-emptying dock, so you don’t have to worry about emptying it manually. It’s currently available for $170, which is a savings of $80 off the retail price.

i3

The i3 is a robotic vacuum that’s easy to use, and doesn’t require any prep (except tidying off loose power cords and moving furniture). It is equipped with sensors that move under and around objects, as well as along edges. It can also detect toys, pet bowls, and solid pet waste. It is backed by irobot self empty base‘s Pet Owner Official Promise which promises to replace any robot that is stuck on solid waste. It also has self-emptying docks.

i6

This model that is exclusive to Amazon is a top pick among robot vacuum reviewers, who like the fact that the brushes aren’t tangled with pet hair. It’s also relatively easy to maintain, with you only having to empty the bin and wash the filter once a week or two. It’s not equipped with the intelligent mapping capabilities of high-end models such as the i7+ and i8+, however it does utilize Roomba’s iAdapt navigation software to create maps for your home that can remember particular rooms and landmarks. It can also be commanded with voice commands from an assistant compatible with your home, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. It can also be set up to create Keep-Out Zones and Clean Zones within the map, making sure it only vacuums areas you would like it to, such as underneath your dining table or on the front of the sofa.