iRobot Roomba Sale - Top 5 Robot Vacuums on Sale

The iRobot J9+ is a budget-friendly pick for an automated cleaner. Its vSLAM navigation system will map your home's interior to design efficient cleaning routes, and also avoid collisions with furniture.

iRobot however is in trouble: it reported a loss of 2022 and Amazon pulled out of an agreement to buy the company due to "disproportionate regulatory obstacles" could slow down the process.

i5+

The i5+ vacuum cleaner is a self-emptying robot vacuum that automatically empties its debris into a homebase after it has finished. It also has a wet bin that houses mopping solution and water. It's less messed up than the previous generation of i3 Evo combis that required the wet bin to be swapped to be replaced by the dust bin for vacuum. This unit has a small footprint, so it can be placed in tight spaces and corners that a larger robot would struggle to.

It is powered by iRobot OS, which is a room-by-room mapping system that maps your home room and provides 10 times more suction power. It also knows when it's time for a refresh, with recharge and resume options that ensure your floors are always ready for use. You can choose between different cleaning schedules and modes which include the new, more powerful "deep clean" function. You can also control your robot with voice commands to do cleaning on demand.

While this irobot vacuum mop robot does a great job at cleaning hard flooring however, it's not the best option for rooms with carpet since it lacks the more sophisticated Combo J7+'s capability to avoid mopping areas with a set of no-mop zones. It's also a little tricky to set it up because the software requires that the home base be in a space that isn't covered by carpet. The printed materials provide little details on how to solve wifi connection problems which can be frustrating.

i7+

The i7+ is at the forefront of robot vacuum innovation. It could revolutionize your home. With its self-emptying feature, which can last for weeks of hands-free clean-up and precise mapping, it is able to focus on areas near furniture. But it's noisy, expensive and requires an extensive amount of maintenance.

Arriving in a large box which includes the robot as well as its tall charging station and accessories (including a spare filter and front edge-sweeping brush), it takes time to setup and start working. Once the Lithium-Ion battery is fully charged, it will return to its base to recharge and robotvacuummops empty its trash bin. The station also functions as a remote control permitting you to select rooms for a cleaner to focus on and to create virtual barriers.

It takes a while to learn the layout of your home however once it has it's astonishingly efficient. With Imprint Smart Mapping, it remembers room layouts so you can instruct it to clean specific rooms with a single tap on the app. It was tested by telling it to clean the kitchen and living room. It was able to do it without much effort.

It was able to pick up breadcrumbs and dust bunnies without spreading them out, unlike our previous top pick, the Eufy RoboVac 11s. The only issue we could find was that the sweeping brush is entangled with long hair. You'll need to untangle it frequently. Despite this, we think the i7+ is a good option for those looking for a robotic vacuum cleaner that can be used without the need for manual intervention in homes that are busy.

i1

The iRobot Roomba is a great alternative if you're uncertain about using a robot to clean. It's priced reasonably and comes with various sensors to help it navigate around furniture and obstacles. It doesn't map your home as the more expensive models, but it has a wide range of sensors that aid it in navigating through furniture and around obstacles. It can avoid pet dishes, power cords, and other objects that could cause it to become entangled. It also comes with an incline detection feature to prevent it falling down the stairs. It also comes with an auto-emptying dock, meaning you don't have to fret about emptying it manually. It's available for purchase at $170, which is $80 off the price listed.

i3

The i3 is a vacuum that is simple, easy to use and doesn't require any preparation (except cleaning the loose power cords moving furniture). It has sensors which move around and under objects and along edges. It also detects toys, pet bowls and solid pet waste. It is backed by iRobot's Pet Owner Official Promise which states that the company will replace any robot that gets stuck on solid waste. It is also equipped with a self-emptying station.

i6

This model that is exclusive to Amazon is a top pick among reviewers of robot vacuums, who like how the brushes aren't tangled with pet hair. It's also easy to maintain. It's all you need to do is empty the bin every few weeks and wash the filter. It doesn't have the features of smart mapping found on more expensive models like the i7+ or i8+. However, it uses Roomba's iAdapt software to create a home map that can remember specific rooms and landmarks. It can also be commanded by voice commands from a compatible home assistant, like Alexa or Google Assistant. It can also be used to create Keep-Out Zones or Clean Zones on the map, ensuring that it only cleans the areas that you would like to, like underneath your dining room table or on the sofa.