iRobot Roomba i8+
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- 3.6 inRobot heightlower than 8 of 10
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| This model iRobot Roomba i8+ Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 ILIFE A30 Pro Best on 2 facts | Highest score here Dreame D20 Plus Best on 4 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | – | $249Amazon.com best | $309Amazon.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 3 of 14 with a self-emptying station | rank 1 of 14 with a self-emptying station |
| Customer rating | ★ 3.8 · 74 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 12,009 reviews best | ★ 4.2 · 3,676 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Washes the mop | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | self-emptying station | self-emptying station | self-emptying station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | up to 60 days | up to 49 days | up to 150 days best |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | yes | – | yes |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 0.6 in (16 mm) | 0.6 in (15 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) best |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 3.6 in (9.2 cm) best | 3.7 in (9.5 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) |
| On the market since | – | – | – |
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 i8+ 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 2.5 l dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 60 days.
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 3.7 in of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 12.5 in wide and 15.1 in deep.
Suction and brushes 2 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
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.
- 12.5 × 15.1 × 19 in (31.8 × 38.4 × 48.3 cm)
Navigation and obstacles 4 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 recognizes more.
- 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)
- 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.
- virtual walls
- Recharge and resume
When the battery runs low in the middle of a run, the robot recharges and then carries on where it stopped.
- yes
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.6 in (9.2 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 (33.7 cm)
- Robot weight
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 7.4 lb (3.37 kg)
- Dust bin in the robot
How much dust the robot holds before you empty it. It matters less with a self-emptying 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.
- 90 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 1 year
- 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 i8+
Does the iRobot Roomba i8+ 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 i8+ mop?
No, this model only vacuums.
How high a threshold can the iRobot Roomba i8+ climb?
Thresholds up to 0.6 in (16 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the iRobot Roomba i8+ fit under low furniture?
The robot is 3.6 in (9.2 cm) tall, so it fits under furniture with at least 3.7 in of clearance. It has no turret on top.
Is the iRobot Roomba i8+ suitable for pet hair?
Yes, the maker says. The brush guides hair to the side instead of winding it around the roller.
How long does the iRobot Roomba i8+ run on one charge?
90 minutes on its quietest setting. If the battery runs out sooner, it recharges and carries on where it was.
