iRobot Roomba Vac 2 Essential
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| This model iRobot Roomba Vac 2 Essential Best on 1 fact | Higher score, 6% cheaper Roborock Q10 S5+ Best on 1 fact | Higher score, 4% pricier Dreame D20 Plus Best on 3 facts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | $299Amazon.com | $279Amazon.com best | $309Amazon.com |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 2 of 13 with a self-emptying station | rank 1 of 13 with a self-emptying station |
| Customer rating | ★ 3.3 · 1,024 reviews | ★ 4.0 · 20,548 reviews | ★ 4.2 · 3,667 reviews best |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | 0.3 in (8 mm) | – |
| Automatic mop detach | – | no | – |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | 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 |
| Plumbing hookup | – | no | – |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | yes | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | 3D sensor (structured light) | – |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | – | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | no | – |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 3.1 in (8 cm) best | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) |
| Noise not judged | – | 65 dB | – |
| On the market since | October 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.
Prices per store
On October 3, 2026 the lowest price for the iRobot Roomba Vac 2 Essential is $299 at Amazon.com, shipping to the United States included.
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| Store | Color | Price | Delivery time and returns | Reviews | Checked | Link to the store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazon.com blacklowest price | black | $299lowest price in 90 days: $279 | about 1–5 dayslowest price | ★ 3.3 (1,024) | 4 hours ago | Visit store ↗ |
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iRobot Roomba Vac 2 Essential 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 October 2024
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 3.2 in of clearance or more. The dock needs a spot 11.7 in wide and 8.4 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.
- no mop
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.
- 11.7 × 8.4 × 11.6 in (29.7 × 21.3 × 29.4 cm)
Navigation and obstacles 2 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.
- gyroscope
- 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 2 facts
- Robot height
How tall the robot is. It decides whether it fits under your sofa, bed or cabinet.
- 3.1 in (8 cm)
- Robot diameter
How wide the robot is. Narrower gets between chair legs more easily, wider usually means a bigger dust bin.
- 13.2 in (33.5 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.
- 2,600 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.
- 120 min
Smart features and warranty 1 fact
- 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: media.irobot.com · amazon.com · homesupport.irobot.com · home-assistant.io
