iRobot

i3 EVO

iRobot i3 EVO

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Sentiment score57% positive
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconchimpyjnuts
11 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 IconDue_Combination_968
3 months ago

I have used them ever since I got my dog who sheds like crazy. Had a basic eufy model that worked fine but for some reason stopped going into the bedroom. Picked up an I3 (G20?). it was 240 on amazon and when i ordered it, they gave me additional 20% off. It's a beast - fabulous mapping, way better app. Doesn't unload to bag - it has some sort of compression that they claim can last 60 days without emptying. Not with my boy

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4 months ago

I have a Roomba i3 EVO that’s on its last leg and want to capitalize on the current Amazon sale to purchase a new robovac. The area to be cleaned is primarily hardwood flood in addition to a large low-pile rug. My priority is vacuuming power. I don’t care for the mopping part. No pets, but have kids. We do a primary sweep to pick up clutter before running the robovac. Recommendations? I’m inclined to purchase the Robovac Q10 S5+, which is $279 right now. Am I missing a better device in that price range?

4 months ago

Most of those features, namely mopping ones, are not a priority for me. App reliability and vacuuming is. My floors will be clear of almost all obstacles (except for pre-mapped furniture around the floor). Would you still recommend the Dreame L10S Pro Ultra? In your guide, you recommend the Roborock Q8 Max black in the entry level category. How does the Roborock Q10 S5+ compare for being only $80 more? Thanks in advance!

4 months ago

Second this. I just bought this. Coming from a Roomba i3. The Roborock app is robust and the vacuum is much quieter. Mapping was a breeze and you can customize to just vacuum without mopping.

Reddit IconAfter-Leopard
4 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

3 months 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

4 months ago

I have an i3 and it’s been fine. The program is annoying sometimes like if you are in the middle of a programmed run and need to switch to something else it will take forever to acknowledge it. And occasionally you need to redo the smart map plus I’ve found making smaller rooms out of larger spaces keeps it going where it needs to. I would get the empty because with animals it may fill up halfway through a run if it’s been a few days

Reddit Iconchtochingo
10 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.

9 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.

6 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.

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