iRobot · on the market since June 2023
iRobot Roomba Combo J7+
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What the tests like and dislike about the iRobot Roomba Combo J7+
Pros
- Excellent at deep cleaning carpet with its twin rubber brushes Vacuum Wars ↗
- Handles heavy debris on hard floors that many robots struggle with Vacuum Wars ↗
- Avoids cords and fake pet mess well, though not flawlessly Vacuum Wars ↗
- Maps rooms accurately and learns where extra cleaning is needed TechRadar ↗
- Leaves hard floors shiny once the mop pad has soaked through TechRadar ↗
- Rubber rollers stay largely free of tangled hair TechRadar ↗
Cons
- Struggles with old dried-in stains even after many passes Vacuum Wars ↗
- Some water gets into the brush housing and makes debris stick Vacuum Wars ↗
- Vacuuming everything before mopping makes combined runs slow Vacuum Wars ↗
- Emptying into the base is startlingly loud TechRadar ↗
- Gets overwhelmed by big spills and pushes debris to the edges TechRadar ↗
- All mop upkeep, from refilling to washing pads, is by hand TechRadar ↗
Where the testers disagree
- Pickup: Vacuum Wars: Handles heavy debris on hard floors that many robots struggle with against TechRadar: Gets overwhelmed by big spills and pushes debris to the edges
- Mopping: TechRadar: Leaves hard floors shiny once the mop pad has soaked through against Vacuum Wars: Struggles with old dried-in stains even after many passes
- Navigation: TechRadar: Maps rooms accurately and learns where extra cleaning is needed against Vacuum Wars: Vacuuming everything before mopping makes combined runs slow
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 J7+ specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store 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 3.4 in of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 15.7 in wide and 11.9 in deep.
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 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.
- 15.7 × 11.9 × 13.3 in (39.9 × 30.2 × 33.8 cm)
Navigation and obstacles 3 facts
- Obstacle avoidance
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- AI camera
- 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 2 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.4 in (8.6 cm)
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 13.3 in (33.8 cm)
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 4,460 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.
- 75 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 2 years
Sources: irobot.nl · irobot.com · homesupport.irobot.com