iRobot Roomba Vac Essential
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| This model iRobot Roomba Vac Essential | Higher score, 40% cheaper Tikom G8000 Max Best on 4 facts | Higher score, 26% cheaper Roborock Q7 M5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | $216Amazon.com | $129Amazon.com best | $159Roborock (brand store) |
| Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| Rank | – | rank 1 of 8 without a station | rank 2 of 8 without a station |
| Customer rating | ★ 3.3 · 3,077 reviews | ★ 4.4 · 4,877 reviews best | ★ 4.0 · 5,610 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | no mop | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Mop lift on carpet higher is better | – | – | no |
| Automatic mop detach | – | – | no |
| Washes the mop | – | – | no |
| Hot-air drying | – | – | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | charging dock only | charging dock only | charging dock only |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | – | – | up to 30 days |
| Plumbing hookup | – | – | no |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | – | none | – |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | – | 0.7 in (18 mm) | 0.8 in (20 mm) best |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | – | – | no |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | 3.1 in (8 cm) | 3 in (7.6 cm) best | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Noise not judged | – | – | 65 dB |
| On the market since | April 2024 | March 2025 | April 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 Essential is $216 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 | $216lowest price in 90 days: $164 | about 1–5 dayslowest price | ★ 3.2 (1,659) | 4 hours ago | Visit store ↗ |
| Amazon.com black | black | $249lowest price since Jul 6: $211 | about 1–5 days | ★ 3.3 (3,077) | 4 hours ago | Visit store ↗ |
Price history
iRobot Roomba Vac 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 April 2024
Dimensionsrobot and dock
From the published dimensions. The robot passes under furniture with 3.2 in of clearance or more.
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
Navigation and obstacles 1 fact
- 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
Robot 3 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 in (33 cm)
- Robot weight
What the robot weighs. It counts most if you carry it up a staircase every day.
- 5.8 lb (2.65 kg)
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 4 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 1 year
- Wi-Fi band
Which Wi-Fi the robot connects to. Many robots only use 2.4 GHz, so check that your router still broadcasts it.
- 2.4 GHz
- 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 · homesupport.irobot.com · home-assistant.io
