The Best Roomba Vacuums

It's highly effective in getting rid of dust bunnies, pet hair and dirt clumps from floors. Its HEPA filters also excel in sealing allergens out.

It makes use of a variant of vSLAM navigation, which means it's not able to clean up rooms as effectively as a Roomba equipped with a camera. It's best suited for people who don't mind emptying their bin frequently.

1. Roomba iRobot s9+

The iRobot Roomba s9+ is a smart, high-performing vacuum that works hard and can be used in just about any home. It may not have all the bells and whistles and features of other top robot vacuums, but it does have the core features you require in the best vacuum. It has a great cleaning performance and simple maintenance, along with an easy-to-use remote and a built-in dirt disposal that keeps the dust bin from overflowing.

It has a premium look with its D-shaped body and bronze disk on the top. It's a bit larger than the round bodies of most other robot vacuums, but it's too heavy to move from room to room. Its square front design allows it to maneuver corners and walls compared to other robots that have circular bodies.

The most significant difference between the s9+ and other Roomba models is its superior mapping technology, known as vSLAM. It makes use of a number of sensors to create an image of Revolutionize Your Cleaning Routine with iRobot Roomba i5+ home, which can eliminate long runs and missed places. You can also make use of the app to label certain rooms or select a "room-size clean" that balances running time by using suction power.

The S9+ is a powerful vacuum cleaner that can reach deep into the carpet and pick up pet hair and large debris. It was successful in navigating obstacles and getting around furniture, though it was unable to find a few pieces of salt from kosher in the corner of our floors that were carpeted. It can be controlled via an easy-to use app or voice commands using an audio device connected to the device. The app allows you to define a schedule for daily or weekly cleaning and adjust power settings for optimal results. The s9+'s automated dirt disposal system means you never need to empty it and the app will let you know when it's full.

2. irobot self empty Roomba i7+

The i7+ Roomba robot is the top of the top models. It has self-emptying technology that allows for weeks of hands-off cleaning and granular mapping which lets it clean around specific furniture pieces. It also supports Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to control it by voice.

The setup is fairly painless. The i7+ and Clean Base pair up over Wi-Fi and take a few runs without vacuuming to create maps of your home. Once you've done that, you can start a cleaning task within the app, or say "Hey Alexa - vacuum the master bedroom" and the i7+ will unlock, roll over and begin working.

In our tests the i7+ did exceptionally well on both hardwood floors and low-pile carpet. It was extremely thorough, ensuring that no dusty debris remained behind. It even did a great job in tackling our cereal test, in which it sucked up some large chunks of food and bits of milk that were scattered from the bowl.

The i7+ is a wonderful device, but its battery life of only 2 hours is not enough to last for multi-room sessions. The i7+ is also limited in its dustbin capacity, though it does come with the option of a separate bin disposal system.

Another drawback is that the i7+'s tendency to get tangled up in long hair and rug tassels, which you'll have to manually clean out every now and then. The app lets you check on the i7+'s status and schedule cleaning times and more. It even includes a full-bin sensor that informs you when the bin is getting empty. The app allows you to label rooms. This is useful when you have pets with long hair or children.

3. iRobot Roomba 694

The Roomba 694 is an excellent alternative if you don't want to spend much on an automated vacuum. It's battery life is excellent and is smart enough to recognize when the cleaning is completed. It can be programmed to run at a specific time and then return to its dock once it's done. You can also program it to run when you're away from home using the iRobot app or an automation system from a third-party like August, Ecobee, or Leviton.

The 694 sports a reflective, bright black top that is matte around the edges and a green "Clean" button in the center. The button is covered by a ring with Home Clean and Spot Clean buttons. On the back, you'll find the iRobot Logo and indicators for power as well as Wi-Fi. It's a compact and light vacuum that weighs less than seven pounds. It's small enough to fit underneath the majority of furniture, and is able to be used for spot cleaning in difficult-to-access areas.

The robot vacuum is equipped with sensors and software, just like other robot vacuums that do not map the space. It follows an unidirectional direction until it comes into contact with something, then it changes its path. During my testing, it took me about 90 minutes to clear the entire room. The 694 then returns to its dock to recharge and to empty its dirt container.

In my test of comparison, the iRobot 694 did well on floors that were not bare and struggled with larger debris such as cereal or rice. It also had trouble getting large pieces of sand from low-pile carpet. The RoboVac 30C is eufy, has an extra-large dust bin and works better on all types of floors. It's also more durable, has lower recurring costs and is charged more quickly.

4. IRobot Roomba i3 EVO

The i3 EVO is a fantastic value, and comes with many of the features that are available in Roombas costing much more. It is self-emptying that employs mapping technology to understand the layout of your home and cleans in neat rows. It can also clean multiple surfaces at once and has a strong suction for hard floors. However the i3 EVO isn't as good at cleaning carpeting and does not have the object-avoidance capabilities of the high-end j7+ Combo or the s9+.

Like the i1+ Like the i1+, the i3 EVO is a pet-friendly model with unique dual multi-surface brushes that adjust and flex to stay in contact with both carpets and hard floors without getting caught in the tangles. Its filtration system can remove 99.9 percent allergens that come from cat and dog dander. It's compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant so you can use your voice to control it. And it's easy to set a cleaning schedule and view its battery level and cleaning history, and receive app updates.

The i3 EVO is a battery-powered robot that charges quickly and has a long-lasting life. It can clean for approximately an hour and half before it runs out of battery power. This is impressive for a robot of this size. It allows you to see its remaining battery charge on the top of its base or in the iRobot Home app. It has an Efficient iRobot Roomba i3 EVO Robot Vacuum: Wi-Fi Connected (https://www.robotvacuummops.com/products/irobot-roomba-i3-evo-wi-fi-connected-robot-vacuum) cleaning time estimation feature that lets you know how it will take to vacuum.

The smart maps on the i3 EVO are an upgrade from the i1's. They let you label rooms, create area dividers and choose distinct cleaning settings for different areas. It doesn't feature obstacle avoidance so it can hit things like toys, power cords, and shoes.

iRobot Q5 Pro

The Q5 Pro robot vacuum also has the ability to mop. This makes it an excellent option for households with pets mopping helps in the removal of pet hair and other debris that a regular vacuum may leave behind. This model comes with an onboard 770ml trash bin and is compatible with Amazon Alexa. You can control the device via voice commands.

Similar to the iRobot Roomba s9+, the Q5 Pro is able to identify your home's location and create an effective cleaning plan that ensures that no space is left unnoticed. It makes use of GPS, internal sensors and an LIDAR sensor to identify furniture and other obstacles in its path. The result is more efficient and effective clean that reduces the number of passes needed to cover the entire floor area.

Another significant benefit of the Q5 Pro is its surprisingly strong debris pickup performance on floors that are not bare. It is able to extract large and medium-sized pieces of cereal or rice from hard floors with ease and also performs well when it comes to picking up finer material such as sand that might be thrown away close to walls or in corners.

The only difference that is significant between the Q5 Pro and the pricier iRobot Roomba i8+ is that the latter feels more durable and has more advanced features and does a better job of sealing in fine allergens. However the Q5 Pro is still a excellent choice for those on a tight budget. It also has a much longer runtime and is compatible with a self-emptying dock which reduces hands-on maintenance requirements.