iRobot - i3 (Base Model)
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025 Scoring
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"Roomba's pickup performance is miles above all other robots"
"It's done well and we have a Corgi that sheds all the time."
"Our irobot roomba gobbles pet hair"
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"Same here the i3 is awesome. ... I bought a parts kit on amazon for super cheap and it has really come in handy. ... I replaced the roller, even though it didn't need it after 3-4 years of use. ... The brush up front I've had to replace twice."
"Roomba i3 for around 5 years and still better than my new shark robot."
"Every part is easily replaced ... It's still robust and serviceable"
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"Plus no missed spots for avoidance."
"Roomba's navigation is much better than it actually seems by looking at it"
"it runs every day without issues"
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"Same here the i3 is awesome. ... I bought a parts kit on amazon for super cheap and it has really come in handy. ... I replaced the roller, even though it didn't need it after 3-4 years of use. ... The brush up front I've had to replace twice."
"Every part is easily replaced ... It's still robust and serviceable"
"It's able to be repaired and cleaned regularly which is key to making sure it lasts a long time."
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"All the i and j7 and below series vacuums have the same motor. Only the s9 and j9 have more suction, the s9 is actually better suction."
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"don't buy the I3 unless you live in an empty room"
"All the i and j7 and below series vacuums have the same motor. Only the s9 and j9 have more suction, the s9 is actually better suction."
"it still doesn’t get everything"
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"don't buy the I3 unless you live in an empty room"
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