iRobot Roomba Mini
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| This model iRobot Roomba Mini Best on 1 fact | Cheapest of the top 10 Roborock Q7 M5+ Best on 3 facts | Highest score here Dreame D20 Plus Best on 6 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The facts that decide most | |||
| The lowest price today at a store that ships to you, shipping included. A price with an asterisk comes from a store abroad, and its shipping cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | $249Roborock (brand store) best | $309Dreame (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% test-site results, 25% store ratings and 15% the maker’s facts. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 7,000 Pa | 10,000 Pa | 13,000 Pa best |
| How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 180 min | 180 min | 285 min best |
| 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. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 0.5 in (13 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) best | 0.8 in (20 mm) best |
| How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 3.6 in (9.2 cm) best | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) |
| How far the robot lifts the mop when it drives onto a carpet. From about 0.4 in (10 mm) a medium pile stays dry. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | no | no |
| How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| up to 90 days | up to 49 days | up to 150 days best |
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 Mini specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the store we read it from.
iRobot · on the market since March 2026 · Also sold or tested as: iRobot F155440 source
Consumables: a dust bag in the station, which lasts up to 90 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 7 in wide and 8.3 in deep.
Suction and brushes 3 facts
- Suction power
Among the models we track
7,000 Pa on this model
Lowest
450 Pa Highest
42,000 Pa Middle
6,000 PaHigher than 537 of the 989 models we track.
When it matters
- Deep-pile carpet and rugs, where dust sinks in.
- Pet hair, sand and crumbs trodden into fibers.
When it matters less
- On hard floors the gain from a higher figure is small: the dust lies on top.
Source: amazon.de · checked on Sep 29
Suction in pascal, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot picks grit off a hard floor.
- 7,000 Pa
- Anti-tangle brush
When it matters
- Long hair and pet hair, which wrap around a bristle brush.
- Homes where you would rather not cut hair off the brush.
When it matters less
- Short hair and few pets hardly tangle anyway.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
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. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Extending side brush
When it matters
- Corners and edges along baseboards, where a round robot leaves a strip of dust.
- Rooms with many walls and furniture edges.
When it matters less
- In open rooms with few corners it adds little.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
The side brush swings out in a corner or along a baseboard, so the dust there is swept in too. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Mopping 4 facts
- Mop type
When it matters
- Homes with a lot of hard floor that you want mopped, not just wiped.
- Dried-on dirt in a kitchen, which spinning pads or a roller scrub off better than a dragged cloth.
When it matters less
- If you only vacuum, the mop’s build decides nothing.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
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
- Mop extends to the edges
When it matters
- Kitchens and hallways where dirt gathers along the baseboard.
- Homes with many corners and table legs.
When it matters less
- In open rooms the strip it leaves along the wall is small.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
The pad slides out along a wall or a baseboard, so the last few inches are mopped as well. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Automatic mop detach
When it matters
- Homes with carpets or rugs that should stay dry.
- High-pile rugs that no mop lift clears.
When it matters less
- Without carpets the mop can stay on.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
The robot leaves the mop at the dock before it vacuums a carpet, so the carpet never gets wet. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Mop refreshed while mopping
When it matters
- Large hard floors, where a mop that is never rinsed spreads dirt around.
- Kitchens with sticky spills.
When it matters less
- In a small home the mop does not get dirty enough in one run for it to matter.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
The robot returns to the dock during a run to rinse the mop, instead of pushing dirty water around. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
Dock 4 facts
- Empties the dust bin
When it matters
- Pets, sand or a large home, which fill the bin every run.
- Dust allergy, since you rarely touch the dust yourself.
When it matters less
- In a small home with little dust, emptying the bin by hand takes a moment.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
When it matters
- Not wanting to buy bags again and again.
- Pets, whose hair fills a bag quickly.
When it matters less
- With a dust allergy a sealed bag keeps the dust in when you throw it away, so bagless is no gain.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
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
Among the models we track
up to 90 days on this model
Lowest
up to 30 days Highest
up to 180 days Middle
up to 70 daysHigher than 345 of the 501 models we track.
When it matters
- Pets or a lot of carpet, which fill a bag faster than the maker’s figure.
- Counting what bags cost in a year.
When it matters less
- With a bagless dock there is no bag to replace.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
How long the maker says a dust bag lasts with daily use. With pets or a lot of carpet it is shorter.
- up to 90 days
- Dock size (w × d × h)
When it matters
- A small hallway or a niche where the dock has to fit.
- Placing the dock under a cabinet or a counter.
When it matters less
- Along an open wall with room to spare it decides little.
Source: homesupport.irobot.com · checked on Oct 3
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.
- 7 × 8.3 × 11.2 in (17.8 × 21.2 × 28.5 cm)
Navigation and obstacles 4 facts
- Navigation
When it matters
- Several rooms, where a map lets you send the robot to one of them.
- Cleaning in the dark, which lidar does and a camera alone does not.
When it matters less
- In one open room even simple navigation covers the floor.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
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.
- LiDAR turret
- Climbs thresholds up to
Among the models we track
0.5 in (13 mm) on this model
Lowest
0.1 in (3 mm) Highest
2.4 in (60 mm) Middle
0.8 in (20 mm)Lower than 919 of the 958 models we track.
When it matters
- Door sills and raised strips between rooms.
- Thick rugs whose edge the robot has to climb.
When it matters less
- In a flat home with no sills it decides nothing.
Source: bol.com · checked on Oct 8
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.
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Climbing system for high thresholds
When it matters
- Door sills higher than most robots can take.
- Thick rugs and raised doorsteps between rooms.
When it matters less
- In a home without sills it decides nothing.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
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). On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Multi-floor maps
When it matters
- A home on two or three floors you carry the robot between.
- Rooms and no-go zones that differ on each floor.
When it matters less
- In a home on one floor one map is enough.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Oct 2
How many floor plans the robot keeps. With more than one it knows which floor it is on when you carry it up or down the stairs.
- 3
Robot 4 facts
- Robot height
Among the models we track
3.6 in (9.2 cm) on this model
Lowest
2.2 in (5.6 cm) Highest
8 in (20.4 cm) Middle
3.7 in (9.5 cm)Lower than 640 of the 1067 models we track.
When it matters
- Sofas, beds and cabinets with little room underneath.
- Dust that gathers under furniture you never move.
When it matters less
- With furniture on high legs or flat on the floor it decides nothing.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.6 in (9.2 cm)
- Robot diameter
When it matters
- Dining chairs and tables with legs close together.
- Narrow gaps between furniture and walls.
When it matters less
- In a room with little furniture the robot’s width decides little.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 9.6 in (24.5 cm)
- Robot weight
When it matters
- Carrying the robot up and down the stairs to clean another floor.
- A home on several floors with one robot for all of them.
When it matters less
- If it stays on one floor, its weight does not matter.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 4.4 lb (2 kg)
- Dust bin in the robot
When it matters
- A robot without a self-emptying dock, which you empty by hand.
- Pets and long hair, which fill a small bin within one run.
When it matters less
- With a self-emptying dock the bin is emptied after every run, so its size hardly matters.
Source: homesupport.irobot.com · checked on Oct 27
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.
- 200 ml
Battery 2 facts
- Battery capacity
Source: homesupport.irobot.com · checked on Oct 3
The capacity of the battery. It hints at the runtime, but how much the robot draws counts just as much.
- 2,400 mAh
- Runtime per charge
Among the models we track
180 min on this model
Lowest
45 min Highest
360 min Middle
150 minHigher than 616 of the 1075 models we track.
When it matters
- Large homes or several floors cleaned in one go.
- Carpet, where the robot uses more power.
When it matters less
- In a small home most robots finish well before the battery runs low.
Source: homesupport.irobot.com · checked on Oct 3
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 180 min
Smart features and warranty 5 facts
- Matter
When it matters
- Running the robot alongside devices from other makers in one app.
- Not wanting to depend on the maker’s own app.
When it matters less
- If the maker’s app is all you use, it adds nothing.
Source: irobot.nl · checked on Oct 27
Matter is the standard that lets devices from different makers work together. With it you can run the robot outside the maker’s own app. On this model: Assumed, not a stated fact: the maker's full specification does not name it, so we take it as no.
- no (assumed)
- Voice assistants
When it matters
- Starting the robot by voice while your hands are full.
- A home already run with Alexa, Google or Siri.
When it matters less
- If you start it from the app or a schedule, you will not miss it.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant
- Warranty
When it matters
- A robot with a dock full of pumps and moving parts, where more can break.
- An expensive robot you plan to keep for years.
When it matters less
- For a cheap robot you would replace rather than repair, the extra years count for less.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Sep 29
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 2 years
- Scheduled runs
When it matters
- Cleaning while you are at work or asleep.
- A fixed routine, such as the kitchen after every dinner.
When it matters less
- If you start it by hand each time, you will not miss it.
Source: irobot.de · checked on Oct 2
You set days and times, and the robot starts by itself, also when you are not at home.
- yes
- Home Assistant
When it matters
- A smart home run from Home Assistant.
- Automations, such as cleaning when everybody has left.
When it matters less
- If you only use the maker’s app, it adds nothing.
Source: home-assistant.io · checked on Oct 2
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: amazon.de · irobot.nl · irobot.de · homesupport.irobot.com · bol.com · home-assistant.io
Frequently asked questions about the iRobot Roomba Mini
Does the iRobot Roomba Mini 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 90 days, the maker says.
Can the iRobot Roomba Mini mop?
Yes, with a flat mop cloth under the robot.
Does the iRobot Roomba Mini work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. Home Assistant has an official integration for this model.
How high a threshold can the iRobot Roomba Mini climb?
Thresholds up to 0.5 in (13 mm), the maker says. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
Does the iRobot Roomba Mini 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.
How long does the iRobot Roomba Mini run on one charge?
180 minutes on its quietest setting.
The maker
iRobot
- Reviews on Trustpilot
- Headquarters: United States
- Founded in 1990
- Owned by Picea, China
iRobot designs and builds consumer robots, and introduced its first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. The company was incorporated in 1990 and has its headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States. Since January 2026 it has been a privately held company wholly owned by Picea, which had been its primary contract manufacturer.