iRobot i3 EVO

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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Reddit Icondubiousassertions
12 months ago

We have the i3 without the tower. It works ok. It helps, it still doesn’t get everything but it makes the floors look ok for a minute.

Reddit Iconchimpyjnuts
9 months ago

Roomba i2 was good at keeping things in control, but it could not get cat hair out of the carpet as well as our Shark Rotator. On the hardwood it was great.

Reddit IconAfter-Leopard
about 2 months ago

I’ve been seeing the roomba I-versions (i3, i7 etc) gently used on Facebook marketplace. It’s not perfect and some of the programming is annoying but for the most part it does a good job on our carpet with our dogs. I still run the real vacuum once a month or maybe every 2 weeks but the roomba helps a lot. I have one without the self empty so I’m looking to pick one up with it

26 days ago

The other commenters seem like theirs is quieter than the shark. We can have a conversation while it’s running which was a huge improvement over the roomba i3 we replaced. We have it run when we leave the house for the day so we are not usually watching tv while it goes

Reddit IconBiorix
11 months ago

I bought a roomba i3 in 2020, and it's still working fine Every part is easily replaced, and there is lifetime support that I use once to replace the battery Although that was before it was bought by Amazon, I don't know if it's still the same

11 months ago

Oh! I didn't know It's still robust and serviceable, but yeah, parts might be hard to find soon

Reddit Iconchtochingo
8 months ago

For vac only, especially on carpet the roomba i3 on Amazon in like new condition was $70 last week. It’s $100 now but worth keeping an eye on it for a really cheap vacuum only robot. Especially on carpet the roomba 2 roller vacs do really well.

7 months ago

100%. I got a roomba i3 for under $50 and it vacuums on carpet really well. The roller design matters a lot, can’t believe some higher end models still have a single roller. Even with the patent expiring they still cheap out.

4 months ago

Roomba i3 on Amazon like new for $60. The base station came very used and clogged, complained to Amazon and got a full refund without having to return it. Does pretty well for my upstairs carpet only.

Reddit Iconcornbreadnclabber
9 months ago

I have a roomba- and heavy shedding dogs. I still have to vacuum weekly but it keeps us from being knee deep in hair. Get robot vacuum that empties into its own base. Some days it just has to empty its self over and over and over (coat blowing season). You don’t want a vacuum you have to empty as it would defeat the purpose of it being a robot. I buy bootleg replacement parts: filters, brushes, vacuum bag for base off of amazon. (I’m in US) I have not had any trouble

Reddit Iconcvdh94
12 months ago

I have the Roborock Qrevo Plus, and it has been amazing! I have light colored floors and a black Dane and black Cocker. The robot runs every night and every morning we have clean floors. I have a 8 month old baby who is crawling so am also on the floor a lot and I’m always amazed by how spotless they are! Mapping was quick and painless, and I hardly ever have to intervene or rescue it. I also have a iRobot i3 and it’s a night and day difference. App is easy to use, and we have had it for just about a year and have had no problems. Refill clean water and dump dirty mop water once a week. Obstacle avoidance seems to work pretty well too, no incidents yet!

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