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iRobot robot vacuums, ranked.

The iRobot Roomba j7+ is the iRobot to beat.

iRobot Roomba j7+

The verdict in 10 seconds

The iRobot Roomba j7+ at work: crumbs

Best all-rounder

iRobot Roomba j7+iRobot Roomba j7+Smart, pet-safe robot that dodges clutter, but long-term reliability is mixed

Suits you if

  • You have pets and worry about the robot running into an accident
  • Your floors often have cords, socks or toys lying around
  • You want a robot that empties itself and runs on a schedule with little hands-on care

Cut to the chase

iRobot is behind the best brands we cover for robot vacuums. Its best is the iRobot Roomba j7+, which suits you if you have pets and worry about the robot running into an accident.

We researched 9 expert reviews, analyzed 9,449 owner ratings and comments across 12 sources for every iRobot model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

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iRobot in numbersAverage score 69 · experts 84 · owners 60 · reliability 56
Experts, average84
Owners, average60

Averages across the 1 iRobot model we've scored. Other brands: 73.

Questions people actually ask

Is iRobot a good robot vacuum brand?

It's decent, but other brands do better overall.

Based on: iRobot averages 69 across 1 model; other brands average 73.

Which iRobot robot vacuum is the best?

The iRobot Roomba j7+. It suits you if you have pets and worry about the robot running into an accident.

Based on: Highest Product Review score among iRobot models (69).

What is the best alternative to iRobot?

The Dreame L40 Ultra from Dreame. It suits you if you have a mix of hard floors and rugs.

Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (84).