Best Roomba Vacuum Cleaner

If you want a basic robot vacuum, but without the advanced features of other models, this one is a great option. It was a success in cleaning up pet hair, Cheerios and kitty litter on hardwood floors.

It is fast and accurate in mapping rooms, and it does a great job of avoiding obstacles. It can also be manually controlled by using the remote included.

1. iRobot Roomba s9+

The s9+ robot vacuum is the best we've ever tested to clean hard floors and carpets. It has the strongest suction of any robotic irobot roomba vacuum cleaner available. It also does a great job at removing pet hair. It can be programmed to make multiple passes or adjust suction levels based on the size of the room, a feature which we haven't encountered in other models. Its app lets you customize the way it operates and decide when it begins working, so that you can be in the room while it's moving.

The smart mapping feature generates a detailed map of your home, which can assist the s9+ to navigate and design efficient routes. It is also self-emptying so you don't have be there to help. It also recharges itself mid-clean. In our testing the s9+ was able to maneuver through obstacles such as tables and power cables with ease and did not lose its charge or got stuck. However, it doesn't have the hazard-avoiding capabilities of the latest models and could be caught in a knot on rug tassels and other obstructions that it's unable to see.

The s9+ has an uniform front, which is not the case with the majority of circular robots. It also has a squared-off front that makes it easier to reach corners than models with round fronts. It's also quieter than the previous iRobot model we tried and is smaller than the Neato Botvac D7. It's not expensive, but it's an excellent value given how well it performs and the fact that you won't need to worry about emptying a dirty bin afterward. It's also often offered for sale at Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day.

2. iRobot Roomba j7+

The J7+ is one of the smartest robot cleaners available. It is equipped with iRobot Genius Technology, which allows it to sense obstacles and move around them. This means you don't have to worry about the robot hitting furniture or walls. It slows down when it approaches an item to gently clean the edges. This is particularly useful for pet owners with small animals that leave messes behind.

Another amazing characteristic of the j7+ is that it can mop and vacuum, thanks to a special mopsitter. When it notices that you're on a surface that requires mopping it switches to the standard cleaning mode and activates the robot arm with an attached pad. It scrubs the floor using a light-touch that left my floors looking and feeling as if they'd been meticulously cleaned.

The J7+ recharges itself after it is finished cleaning. It then returns to the point where it left off and continues cleaning. It can run for around 85 minutes in my house, plus or minus a few minutes. It's not as impressive as the s9+ but still impressive for a robot that can mop and vacuum.

Like other Effortless Cleaning: iRobot Roomba i5+ Robot Vacuum And Mop cleaners, the j7+ spots obstacles in its way and eliminates them. It also comes with what iRobot calls Cliff Detect Technology, which prevents it from falling down the stairs. It's an excellent security feature for families.

The j7+'s bin onboard is relatively small, so you will need to return it to the dock to empty it often when your home is huge. The j7+ can be tucked away easily. The all-in-one Clean Base is an external charging dock and also an external dustbin, as well as an internal bin where the j7+ can deposit dirt.

3. Shark iQ

This robot can vacuum carpets and hard surfaces simultaneously. It also comes with Matrix Clean Navigation, which utilizes a grid of a matrix to give you a full-home cleaning coverage. The vacuum empties itself after every run, and you can see its battery's life and condition by looking at a pair of lights at the top. To empty the dirt receptacle just push a button that unlocks the bin. It can hold up an entire week's worth of garbage and is easy to empty from anywhere in the home.

This model is stunning on plain floors, but is a struggle on low-pile flooring. It also has a difficult time to take in large amounts of debris as the dirt compartment fills. It's durable and has a long-lasting battery life. You can extend this by using the energy efficient 'Eco mode'.

The Shark IQ is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it using your voice. Its app allows you to identify your robot (mine is Sharky Shark), remotely start and schedule its runs and also view your cleaning history, as well as any errors you may have received. You can make a map of your house and set up no-go zones manually.

The Shark iQ costs more than the iRobot Roomba j7+ but it has superior app features and mapping, as well as superior performance on all surfaces. It also charges faster and gets stuck on rug tassels fewer frequently, which reduces the amount of time it takes to pay. This model is unable to avoid pet bowls or furniture. It is necessary to use physical boundaries strips to keep the model away from these objects.

4. iRobot Roomba 694

With sleek, elegant design that is a perfect match for your home's decor the Roomba 694 is a great robot vacuum for those who want an easy to use set it and forget it. It can learn your habits for cleaning and make a custom schedule. It also integrates with Google Assistant and Alexa voice assistants, so you can start a clean by speaking. It utilizes a variety of sensors to navigate the obstacles around your home. A smart bumper reduces the impact of bumping into furniture walls or legs, while four "cliff" sensors along the front and sides inform it when it's approaching a dropoff like the stairs or balcony, and can back away from the edge.

This model is a fantastic option in the robot vacuums under $300 price range. This model has a three-stage cleaning system with dual multi-surface brushes that remove dirt from carpets and hard floors. Edge-sweeping tools take care of edges and corners. This robot vacuum also has many features that make it easier to use, including Dirt Detect, which will automatically will spend more time in heavily soiled areas. It can also be manually triggered to clean at specific times, and has an app that allows remote control.

The Roomba 694 by iRobot isn't as sophisticated as the i7, which can self-empty its own dust bin and doesn't come with a mapping system, nor the ability to create virtual boundary markers. It is more durable and has lower monthly costs than the eufy RoboVac G30. It also has a bigger dust bin and can charge faster.

5. Eufy 11s

The Eufy 11s is a compact and attractive robot vacuum that offers good value for its price. It is able to remove pet hair efficiently, has a large dirt compartment, and can last for a long period on a single charge. However, it's difficult to maintain and has some issues with navigation. It's not equipped with a companion app and voice control, but it does have a user-friendly remote. It doesn't notify you when the trash bin is full. You'll need to check it frequently.

The eufy is better than the bObsweep Bob Pro in most ways, but it's not as good as the iRobot Roomba 694 in a lot of other ways. The iRobot Roomba 694 is better constructed, has fewer components to maintain, and a HEPA-filter that lasts longer on only one charge and provides superior cleaning performance for floors with no floor, low-pile and high-pile. It also features a better navigation system that can steer around obstacles, and more advanced automation features, such as boundary stripes.

While the eufy is an acceptable option, I recommend the iRobot Roomba 900 Series for most users. The iRobot Roomba 900 Series is easy to maintain, more durable and has a bigger dustbin and is more efficient on all surfaces. It's also more efficient in recharge and offers longer battery life.

The eufy robot is better than the ILIFE A4s but not as effective as the top-end models like the Roborock S7 maxV Ultra. The iRobot is more durable, has a larger dustbin, and incurs fewer recurring costs. It also comes with more advanced automation feature, such as boundary stripes and a navigation system that is more intelligent. The iRobot also absorbs pet hair more effectively, and it's much easier to maintain than the Eufy.