iRobot Roomba i5+
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| This model iRobot Roomba i5+ Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 eufy C10 Best on 5 facts | Highest score here Roborock Q10 S5+ Best on 2 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | € 189Amazon.nl best | € 199Roborock (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 6 of 8 with an auto-empty station | rank 1 of 8 with an auto-empty station |
| Customer rating | – | ★ 4.1 · 2,003 reviews best | ★ 4.0 · 1,559 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | no mop | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | 8 mm |
| Automatic mop detach | – | – | no |
| Washes the mop | – | – | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | – | no |
| 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 60 days best | up to 49 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | – | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush same on all | yes | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | – | 3D sensor (structured light) |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 16 mm | 20 mm best | 20 mm best |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | no | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 9.1 cm | 7.2 cm best | 9.9 cm |
| Noise not judged | – | – | 65 dB |
| On the market since | May 2022 | December 2024 | February 2025 |
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 i5+ specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
iRobot · on the market since May 2022
Consumables: a 2.5 l dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 60 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The dock needs a spot 31 cm wide and 40 cm deep.
Suction and brushes 3 facts
- Anti-tangle brush
A brush that guides hair to the side instead of letting it wind around the shaft. It saves the cutting work in homes with long hair or pets.
- yes
- Suitable for pet hair
Whether the robot copes with pet hair: a brush that hair does not wind around and a dock that empties the bin for you. Where the maker does not say so itself, we read it from those two.
- yes
- 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.
- yes
Mopping 1 fact
- 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.
- no mop
Dock 5 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 capacity
How much the dust bag in the dock holds.
- 2.5 l
- 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.
- 31 × 40.1 × 33.8 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
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 16 mm
- Room-by-room cleaning
You pick one or more rooms on the map in the app, and the robot cleans only those.
- yes
Robot 3 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 9.1 cm
- Robot weight
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 3.18 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 1 fact
- 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.
- 75 min
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
- Scheduled runs
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
- yes
- Home Assistant
Whether the robot works with Home Assistant, the home automation software you run yourself. Official means the integration comes with Home Assistant itself, community that volunteers maintain it.
- official integration
Sources: irobot.com · vacuumwars.com · amazon.com · homesupport.irobot.com · home-assistant.io
Frequently asked questions about the iRobot Roomba i5+
Does the iRobot Roomba i5+ empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The 2.5 l dust bag in the station lasts up to 60 days, the maker says.
Can the iRobot Roomba i5+ mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
Does the iRobot Roomba i5+ work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Home Assistant has an official integration for this model.
How high a threshold can the iRobot Roomba i5+ climb?
Thresholds up to 16 mm, the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the iRobot Roomba i5+ fit under low furniture?
The robot is 9.1 cm tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 10 cm of clearance. It has no turret on top.
Is the iRobot Roomba i5+ suitable for pet hair?
Yes, the maker says. The brush guides hair to the side instead of winding it round the roller.