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Pet hair, crumbs and anything else your dog (or people) bring into the house usually ends up on the floor, especially against the walls, in corners and places that it can be hard to see. When robotic vacuums first came out, I rushed out to get one. Unfortunately, that one did not live up to my expectations and I soon went back to vacuuming several times every week. As the years went on and technology improved, I gave it another go and I’m happy that I did.

First, I purchased the iRobot 692. At the time, it was the best option that I could afford. It did what I needed. I set it to vacuum daily, and it did. I have carpet and tile floors and it worked well on both. With all the pet hair and dander, it filled up quickly so over time, it couldn’t quite finish the entire floor without having to empty the bin. And I would have to carry it upstairs on the days that I also needed that floor done. I’m not complaining, after all, I had a robot doing my vacuuming. But as you get older, you realize there are better options.

So last year, I purchased the iRobot Roomba i7+. I was excited about the automictic dirt disposal feature and it did not disappoint. And, I kept the 692 upstairs so now I could run either one, whenever I needed. The 692 still did a perfectly fine job, it just didn’t have all of the new, shiny features on the newer versions.

Today, there are even newer versions on the market, so I am going to provide all the details of those I’ve tried and others so you can make the best decision for you.

For the pet owners out there, a couple of things to keep in mind. If you have a pup (or any other kind of pet) that still has accidents in the house, I recommend that you turn on your Roomba once you have completed a walk through to be sure there isn’t anything that the Roomba can run over or through and spread across your floors!

Comparison:

iRobot Roomba j9+ - https://amzn.to/3sVWVbV (Amazon)

  • THEIR BEST PICKUP PERFORMANCE. The super-powered Roomba j9+ sucks up dust & debris better than any other robot vacuum plus has 100% stronger suction* so you can focus on...not cleaning. *Compared to Roomba Combo i Series robots.

  • FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DIRT DETECTIVE INTELLIGENCE. Dirt Detective learns from cleaning history so your robot can automatically prioritize rooms, adjust suction, and the number of cleaning passes.

  • KNOWS WHAT TO CLEAN AND WHAT TO AVOID. Roomba Combo j9+ robot uses iRobot OS and PrecisionVision Navigation to recognize and avoid common objects in its way like cords, pet waste, socks and shoes.

  • PET MESSES HAPPEN. P.O.O.P. (Pet Owner Official Promise)* means your Roomba j9+ robot vacuum will steer clear of your pet’s waste. If it doesn’t, we'll replace your robot for free. *Additional terms and conditions apply – see iRobot website for full details.

  • EMPTIES ITS BIN, SO CLEANING IS OFF YOUR MIND. Cleans up after itself, emptying its Vacuum Bin into an advanced bag that holds up to 60 days of debris, which means two whole months of not thinking about vacuuming.

  • START CLEANING YOUR WAY EVEN FASTER. Straight out of the box, your Roomba robot vacuum will create a complete map of your home 7x faster than the previous mapping technology so you can clean wherever you want, whenever you want after just one run.

  • 3-STAGE CLEANING GETS THE JOB DONE. Proprietary 3-stage cleaning system deploys Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, an Edge-Sweeping Brush, and 100% stronger* Power-Lifting Suction. *Compared to Roomba Combo i Series robots.

  • BUILT WITH MORE PET FEATURES THAN ANY OTHER ROBOT VACUUM. Cleans around clutter and steers clear of pet bowls and toys while picking up dirt and debris. So, you can spend time loving your pets, not cleaning up after them.

  • NEAT ROWS FOR A MORE THOROUGH CLEAN. Industry-leading navigation and 2 cleaning pass settings allows Roomba robot to navigate your home in neat, efficient rows for a wall-to wall clean without missing a spot.

  • UNDERSTANDS MORE VOICE COMMANDS THAN ANY OTHER ROBOT. Pair it with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices* and say commands like “Tell Roomba Combo to clean the kitchen." Then it goes into cleaning action.

iRobot Roomba s9+ - https://amzn.to/3sRRBGy (Amazon)

  • THEIR MOST ADVANCED CLEAN - You—& your home—deserve the best. With groundbreaking technology & a sophisticated design, the s9+ is our smartest, most powerful robot vacuum yet.

  • CLEANS UP AFTER YOU AND ITSELF - Forget about vacuuming for months at a time with the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the s9+ to empty itself for up to 60 days.

  • DEEPEST CLEAN - With 40X the suction power, the superior 3-Stage Cleaning System lifts, loosens, then eliminates debris & pet hair from deep within your carpets. Increases suction to clean even deeper into carpets with power boost technology.

  • DETAILED POWERFUL CLEAN - PerfectEdge Technology with advanced sensors & a specially designed Corner Brush optimize cleaning deep into corners & along edges. Ideal for homes with pets. 30% wider Dual Rubber Brushes don't get tangled with pet hair.

  • GUIDED BY SERIOUS SMARTS - With vSLAM navigation, the s9+ learns the layout of your home & builds personal Smart Maps, enabling it to expertly clean & navigate in neat, efficient rows. If it’s running low on battery, it recharges & resumes cleaning.

  • VACUUMS MESSES IN THE MOMENT - Cleaning crumbs is now as easy as “Roomba, clean under the kitchen table.” A simple request to your voice assistant* or via the iRobot Home app enables the s9+ to clean messes for you, right when they happen.

iRobot Roomba j7+ - https://amzn.to/3NbC7nz (Amazon)

  • CLEANS UP AFTER YOU AND ITSELF - Forget about vacuuming for months at a time with the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the i7+ to empty itself for up to 60 days.

  • POWERFUL PERFORMANCE - 10x the Power-Lifting Suction & Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that pull in dirt, debris, & pet hair from wherever it hides.

  • GUIDED BY SERIOUS SMARTS - Intelligently maps & cleans an entire level of your home. With vSLAM navigation, i7+ maps your home to navigate in neat, efficient rows.

  • VACUUMS MESSES IN THE MOMENT - Cereal on the floor? Cat knock over a potted plant? The i7+ can target specific areas within your rooms, like in front of the couch or under a table.

  • STEER CLEAR OF OBJECTS - You can tell your robot to stay away from certain areas or objects with customizable Keep Out Zones.

  • IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS - Unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes don't get tangled with pet hair. High-Efficiency Filter traps 99% of cat & dog dander allergens.

  • CLEAN WITHOUT LIFTING A FINGER - Through the iRobot Home app or your Google or Alexa voice assistant, simply tell your robot when & where you want it to clean – & consider it done.

  • TAKE OUT THE DIRTY WORK - Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal holds 60 days of dirt, dust, & debris.

iRobot Roomba j6+ - https://amzn.to/4a5at5I (Amazon)

  • MORE THOUGHTFUL THAN YOU THOUGHT - iRobot OS powers your Roomba j6+ to clean the way you want it to. It avoids pet waste and cords and allows you to schedule multiple cleanings per day by continuously learning and adapting to your home.

  • AVOIDS PET ACCIDENTS ON PURPOSE - Only iRobot brings you P.O.O.P. (Pet Owner Official Promise). You can rely on your Roomba j6plus to avoid pet waste, or we’ll replace it for free. Additional terms and conditions apply – see iRobot website for full details.

  • CLEANS THE CRUMBS, AVOIDS THE CORDS - Cords stop most robots in their tracks but the Roomba j6+ keeps cleaning*. The Roomba j6+ robot vacuum uses iRobot OS Technology and PrecisionVision Navigation to recognize and avoid cords and pet waste.*Compared to robot vacuums with front facing cameras in August 2021, tested under standard lighting conditions

  • ATTACKS MESSES USING OUR POWERFUL, PROPRIETARY CLEANING SYSTEM - Powerful 3-Stage Cleaning System packs 10x the Power-Lifting Suction, an Edge-Sweeping Brush gets along walls and corners, and patented Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes flex to adjust to different floor types and don’t get tangled with pet hair. Compared to the Roomba 600 series cleaning system.

  • EMPTIES ITS VACUUM BIN, SO CLEANING IS OFF YOUR MIND - Cleans up after itself, emptying its Vacuum Bin into an enclosed bag that holds up to 60 days of debris, which means two whole months of not thinking about vacuuming.

  • SPOT CLEANS MESSES THE MOMENT THEY HAPPEN WITHOUT HAVING TO CLEAN THE WHOLE HOUSE - You can clean a specific mess right when it happens with just the sound of your voice* thanks to the Roomba j6+ robot vacuum’s advanced mapping and voice compatibility. *Works with Google Home and Alexa enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC.

  • SET TO AUTOMATICALLY CLEAN WHEN YOU'RE AWAY - Now with iRobot OS, you can choose to set your robot to automatically start cleaning when you leave and stop when you come home, so you only notice the clean and never the cleaning.

  • UNDERSTANDS MORE VOICE COMMANDS THAN ANY OTHER ROBOT - Thanks to iRobot OS, Roomba j6+ understands more voice commands than any other robot. Simply tell it to clean by the refrigerator, oven, even kitchen table, and it obeys instantly. Pair it with your voice assistant and you’ve got a cleaner home on command.

iRobot Roomba i4+ - https://amzn.to/416Smb6 (Amazon)

  • 20% LARGER BATTERY – Larger battery for extended runtime. Compared to other Roomba i series Robot Vacuums

  • EMPTIES ITS VACUUM BIN, SO CLEANING IS OFF YOUR MIND - Cleans up after itself, emptying its Vacuum Bin into an enclosed bag that holds up to 60 days of debris, which means two whole months of not thinking about vacuuming.

  • CLEANS THE ROOMS YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT - iRobot OS learns and personalizes your cleaning with Imprint Smart Mapping technology so you can direct it to clean any room you want, any time you want—either on a set schedule or in the moment.

  • SWEEPS UP DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS WITH EASE - Experience a comprehensive clean with the powerful 3-Stage Cleaning System that pulls in dirt, debris, and pet hair from wherever it hides.

  • PRECISION CLEANING IN TIDY ROWS - Cleans intelligently in straight lines back and forth, to thoroughly clean your floors while navigating around furniture. When it needs to recharge, it will resume right where it left off ensuring a complete clean.

  • FOCUSES ON DIRT - iRobot's Patented Dirt Detect Technology allows the Roomba i4+ EVO robot to detect dirtier areas of your home and clean them more thoroughly.

  • PERFECT FOR HOMES WITH PETS - Instead of using a single bristle brush, Roomba i4+ EVO uses Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that flex to adjust to different floor types and avoid getting tangled with pet hair.

  • STAYS ONE STEP AHEAD OF THE MESS - Powered by iRobot OS, the i4+ EVO learns your cleaning habits and can offer up suggestions—even suggesting extra cleanings during peak pollen or shedding season.

  • CLEANS WHERE YOU TELL IT TO CLEAN - Pair it with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices and say commands like “Tell Roomba Combo to clean the kitchen." Then it goes into cleaning action. Works with Google Home and Alexa enabled devices.

  • FLEXIBILITY TO CLEAN AROUND YOUR BUSY LIFE - The i4+ EVO can be set to automatically start cleaning when you leave and stop when you come home. And with Cleaning Time Estimates Roomba tells you how long each room takes to vacuum in the iRobot Home App.

iRobot Roomba i3+ - https://amzn.to/4a5s39p (Amazon)

  • CLEANS UP AFTER YOU, AND ITSELF - Forget about vacuuming for months at a time with the CLEAN BASE Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the i3+ to empty itself for up to 60 days. AllergenLock Bags capture and trap 99% of pollen and mold.

  • POWERFUL PERFORMANCE & POWERFUL PICK-UP - Pulls in stubborn dirt & messes with a Premium 3-Stage Cleaning System & 10X the Power-Lifting Suction. Control how you clean with the iRobot HOME app or your voice assistant.

  • SMART NAVIGATION GETS THE JOB DONE - The i3+ navigates & maps your home in neat rows using state-of-the-art floor tracking sensors to vacuum hardwood & carpet.

  • GOES WHERE IT'S NEEDED, AVOIDS WHERE IT'S NOT - Reactive Sensor Technology tells the robot where it can & cannot reach, which means less getting stuck & more knowing where to go. Dirt Detect sensors, it can focus cleaning where it’s needed most.

  • LEARNS YOUR LIFE LISTENS TO YOUR VOICE - Learns your cleaning habits to offer up personalized schedules, while Google Assistant & Alexa allow you to start cleaning with just the sound of your voice.

iRobot Roomba 694 - https://amzn.to/3uPNo6w (Amazon)

  • MORE THOUGHTFUL THAN YOU THOUGHT - The Roomba 694 takes vacuuming off your mind with personalized cleaning suggestions powered by the unique intelligence of IRobot OS. Learns your habits and your routines..Runtime : 90 minutes

  • 3-STAGE CLEANING POWER - The 3-Stage Cleaning system lifts dirt, dust and debris from carpets and hard floors while an Edge-Sweeping brush takes care of corners and edges. Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head automatically adapts its height to effectively clean carpets & hard floors.

  • FOCUSED CLEANING YOU CAN COUNT ON - IRobot's Patented Dirt Detect Technology allows the Roomba 694 robot vacuum to detect dirtier areas of your home and clean them more thoroughly.

  • DON'T LET MESSES MESS WITH YOUR SCHEDULE - Simply use the IRobot Home App or your voice assistant to tell the Roomba 694 robot to vacuum and consider it done.

  • A FULL SUITE OF ADVANCED SENSORS - You don’t have to worry about Roomba 694 Series Robot Vacuum getting around your home to get the job done: A full suite of advanced sensors allow this robot to navigate under and around furniture, and along edges, while Cliff Detect keeps it from falling down stairs.

  • DUAL MULTI-SURFACE BRUSHES - Instead of using a single bristle brush, Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum works with Dual Multi-Surface Brushes, that flex to adjust to different floor types.

  • AUTOMATICALLY RECHARGES - Runs for up to 90 minutes before automatically docking and recharging.

  • ADAPTS TO MULTIPLE FLOOR SURFACES - Unique Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head is specifically designed to tackle cleaning on multiple floor surfaces including hard wood and carpet. Head automatically adjusts to different heights of flooring for the best clean.

iRobot Roomba 692 - https://amzn.to/47TkD7e (Amazon)

  • CLEAN SMARTER - Sleek, premium design complements your home décor; The Roomba 692 is a great way to begin cleaning your home smarter. Just schedule it to clean up daily dirt, dust, and debris with the iRobot HOME app or your voice assistant..Runtime : 90 minutes

  • LOOSENS, LIFTS, AND SUCTIONS - The 3 Stage Cleaning system and Dual Multi-Surface brushes grab dirt from carpets and hard floors, an Edge-Sweeping brush takes care of corners and edges.

  • LEARNS YOUR LIFE LISTENS TO YOUR VOICE - Learns your cleaning habits to offer up personalized schedules, while Google Assistant and Alexa allow you to start cleaning with just the sound of your voice.

  • ADAPTIVE NAVIGATION - A full suite of advanced sensors allow Roomba to navigate under and around furniture, and along edges. Cliff Detect keeps it from falling down stairs.

  • SENSES AND ELIMINATES DIRT - Dirt Detect Sensors alert your robot about dirtier areas of your home, like high-traffic spots, and cleans them more thoroughly.

  • CLEAN FLOORS EVERYDAY - Provides a system of cleaning features and smart sensors that allow the robot to adjust to your unique home and deliver a daily clean.

  • CLEANS CARPETS AND HARD FLOORS - Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head automatically adapts its height to effectively clean carpets and hard floors.

  • AUTOMATICALLY RECHARGES - Runs for up to 90 minutes before automatically docking and recharging.

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