iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential
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- 8.5 cmRobot heightlower than 7 of 9
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| This model iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential Best on 2 facts | Cheapest of the top 10 ILIFE A30 Pro Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Roborock S8+ Best on 2 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 164bol.com best | € 429bol.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 5 of 10 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 10 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | – | – | – |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type same on all | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 5 mm |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | auto-empty station | auto-empty station | auto-empty station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 60 days best | up to 49 days | up to 49 days |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | – | 15 mm | 20 mm best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 8.5 cm best | 9.5 cm | 9.7 cm |
| On the market since | – | – | March 2023 |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Consumables: a dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 60 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 9 cm of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 30 cm wide and 27 cm deep.
Suction and brushes 1 fact
- Dirt detection
A sensor notices where more dirt lies, at the doormat for example, and the robot cleans that patch longer or a second time.
- no
Mopping 2 facts
- Mop type
How the mop is built: flat pads, two spinning discs or a roller. Discs press harder on dried-on dirt, a roller rinses itself while it works.
- flat or vibrating pad
- Water tank in the robot
How much clean water the robot carries. It sets how long it mops before a refill, which a dock does by itself.
- 200 ml
Dock 4 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- no
- Dust bag lasts
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 60 days
- Dock size (w × d × h)
The width, depth and height of the dock. Measure the spot you have in mind, and leave room for the lid and for the robot driving in.
- 29.7 × 26.6 × 29.4 cm
Navigation and obstacles 3 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognises more.
- gyroscope
- No-go zones
How you keep the robot out of a place: a zone you draw in the app, a virtual wall or a magnetic strip on the floor.
- none
- Room-by-room cleaning
You pick one or more rooms on the map in the app, and the robot cleans only those.
- no
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 8.5 cm
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 33.5 cm
- Robot weight
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 2.8 kg
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with an auto-empty dock, which empties the bin after every run.
- 400 ml
Battery 3 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 2,600 mAh
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 120 min
- Charging time
How long an empty battery takes to charge fully in the dock.
- 4 h
Smart features and warranty 3 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the Netherlands. Consumer law here stands apart from it and can last longer.
- 2 years
- Wi-Fi band
Which Wi-Fi the robot connects to. Many robots only use 2.4 GHz, so check that your router still broadcasts it.
- 2.4 GHz
Sources: irobot.nl · homesupport.irobot.com
Frequently asked questions about the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential
Does the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The dust bag in the station lasts up to 60 days, the maker says.
Can the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.
Does the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential fit under low furniture?
The robot is 8.5 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 9 cm of clearance. It has no turret on top.
How long does the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential run on one charge?
120 minutes on its quietest setting. A full charge takes 4 hours.
How much warranty does the maker give on the iRobot Roomba Combo 2 Essential?
2 years in the Netherlands. Your statutory rights are separate and can last longer.
