iRobot · on the market since September 2023
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
Rank 12 of 15 robots with a self-emptying station in our consensus, named by 1 of our 5 sources.in our consensus, named by 1 of 5 sources
Score 28 out of 100
Of our 5 test sources, one names the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+, and the higher that source ranks it, the higher the score.
The more sources name a model, the closer its score can get to 100. One source alone gives 50 at most.
The highest score today is 66.
On September 27, 2026 the lowest price for the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is $649 at Amazon.com, shipping to the United States included. In our consensus it is rank 12 of 15 with a self-emptying station, named by 1 of the 5 test sources.
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- Vacuum Wars ↗Position 134 of 151
Prices per store
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| Store | Color | Price | Delivery time and returns | Reviews | Checked | Link to the store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazon.comlowest price | – | $649lowest price in 90 days: $455 | about 1–5 dayslowest price | ★ 3.2 (1,364) | 19 hours ago | Visit store ↗ |
Price history
What the tests like and dislike about the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
Pros
- Deep cleans carpet better than most Roombas tested Vacuum Wars ↗
- Picks up hair easily with few tangles on its rollers Vacuum Wars ↗
- Camera steers it around toys, cords and pet mess Vacuum Wars ↗
- Spotted and steered around fake pet mess every time Tom's Guide ↗
- Keeps making passes until cereal is cleared from hard floors Tom's Guide ↗
- App makes schedules, room choice and no-mop zones quick to set Tom's Guide ↗
- Clears cat hair from carpet and hard floor without clogging TechRadar ↗
- Does a consistently good job on rugs TechRadar ↗
- App maps the home accurately and shows progress live TechRadar ↗
Cons
- Mop presses down lightly, so it suits only light cleaning Vacuum Wars ↗
- Does not detect carpet in mop mode, so you set no-mop zones Vacuum Wars ↗
- Mop bin has no drip tray and must come out after each run Vacuum Wars ↗
- Brush scatters pet hair instead of collecting all of it Tom's Guide ↗
- You have to swap in the mop bin each time you want to mop Tom's Guide ↗
- Clean Base is loud when it empties the robot Tom's Guide ↗
- Struggles with fine dust such as flour on hard floors TechRadar ↗
- Leaves dirt in corners and along edges TechRadar ↗
- Misses smaller items like curtains and little toys TechRadar ↗
Where the testers disagree
- Carpet: Vacuum Wars: Deep cleans carpet better than most Roombas tested · TechRadar: Does a consistently good job on rugs against Vacuum Wars: Does not detect carpet in mop mode, so you set no-mop zones
- Pet hair: Vacuum Wars: Picks up hair easily with few tangles on its rollers · TechRadar: Clears cat hair from carpet and hard floor without clogging against Tom's Guide: Brush scatters pet hair instead of collecting all of it
- Obstacles: Vacuum Wars: Camera steers it around toys, cords and pet mess · Tom's Guide: Spotted and steered around fake pet mess every time against TechRadar: Misses smaller items like curtains and little toys
- Pickup: Tom's Guide: Keeps making passes until cereal is cleared from hard floors against TechRadar: Struggles with fine dust such as flour on hard floors
Each point sums up, in our words, the review of the test it names, and its link leads to that review. We do not summarize RTINGS or Wirecutter: their lists are linked above.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
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.
- flat or vibrating pad
Dock 1 fact
- 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
Navigation and obstacles 2 facts
- 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.
- 0.6 in (16 mm)
- Climbing system for high thresholds
An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 0.8 in (2 cm).
- no
Robot 1 fact
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.4 in (8.6 cm)
Sources: irobot.nl · homesupport.irobot.com · irobot.com
What the tests say
- Vacuum Wars · Position 134 of 151September 26, 2026
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