iRobot - Roomba j7+

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I have a roomba, and love it. It’s pricey, but their customer service is great. I had a robot issue, and they went ahead and replaced the whole device (charging station and robot), rather than just replacing the part. The parts are also very easy to replace when they wear out, and inexpensive to purchase. I would buy another when this dies. Edit: I live in a 1 bedroom with a complex layout, with a medium shedding small breed dog. It does a decent job with hair and fur.

Not better than a stick vac or a real vacuum. But, we have mostly hardwood floors on our main level and a long haired golden retriever. The maintenance on the hair mess that the vac does is amazing. Having to vacuum all that space by hand every other day would be quite a choir. Roomba J7+

I read the same Wirecutter article and got a vacuum only (refurbished rooms j7+). It works great but I regretted not getting a mop combo for our main floor. So I got a dream L10s Ultra (also a refurbished eBay buy) and moved the rooms upstairs. I love it so far. Hoping the dreame holds up - but I think mopping has gotten far better than to used to be and think of it as “maintenance” not deep clean then it’s amazing.

I have a Roborock Q Revo in our 2 adult household and love it. I sweep out the corners occasionally since a round vacuum obviously can’t get into a 90 degree corner, but I don’t have to vacuum or mop anymore unless I just want to. My MIL also bought the same model, and they have three dogs in their home. One of whole sheds A LOT. He’s a corgi/lab mix and blows coat like a dandelion. It keeps up with all their hair, just needs more frequent dust bag replacements. It is so worth buying the right kind and getting a quality robot vacuum/mop. The cheap ones simply aren’t worth it. My father has a roomba (to excuse himself from ever actually cleaning) and it is awful. It will run over the same piece of hair multiple times without picking it up and then straight up avoid a certain dirty spot on the floor repeatedly. It runs on a random track of going until it bumps into something and then goes a different direction. He has also had problems with the batteries crapping out constantly and needing replaced because the capacity deteriorates so badly. The Roborock goes in a pattern; first does a perimeter sweep then goes in a grid pattern of vertical then horizontal rows. The Roborock takes floor plans of your house so you can select individual rooms for cleaning. There is a spot cleaning feature as well where you can drop a box to enclose a specific area that needs cleaned. You can set up scheduled for it to keep your house maintained and ignore it beyond weekly maintenance. I dump dirty water, fill the clean water, and wash mop heads once a week. I love it and would never buy anything else. Especially a Roomba.

I loved our Roomba until we had kids. It’s loud. We have a one story house so it will wake you up if you try to run it at night, and my kids are scared of it. I only use it once or twice a week now when we are out of the house.

If all you care about is the vacuuming performance, the dyson robot vacuum is the best performer (especially against fine dust and deep carpets), If you want other commodities/features, then the roborock S7 is good. The s8 and newer units have more features but decreased vacuuming performance. I wouldn't get a roomba unless you value support/warranty the most, irobot vacuums aren't the best anymore but they do support their machines for a long time and support is better than what you will get with roborock/dreame/dyson. Regardless of what you choose, modern robot vacuums will do a good job.

Probably the Roomba J7/ J7+ (original non-mop version). It's great with carpet and likely has the best obstacle avoidance for a vacuum-only robot.

I got a J7 and a robo rock q5+ max or whatever it’s called. The roomba was $700 the Roborock was half or less. I think the Roborock is better

We also got a J7 at Costco and we have a husky that also blows out her coat twice a year for 6 months Each it seems 😂😂. It does a nice job on our hardwood floors and keeps the wispy balls off hair from collecting. It runs once a day.

I also empty the bags with needle nose pliers to extend their life as well.

My roomba 7 is 5 years old and works fine

I also run a roomba j7 3 times a day + the x2 2 times a week because I have all hard wood flooring and I cannot deal with cat litter on my feet

Avoid that, it's a generic (ODM) model based on the same platform as the Xiaomi E10/12, which if I remember correctly is from 3irobotix or SilverStar. Look up some reviews of those Xiaomi models on Amazon and you'll understand how much of a poor product it is. Get a "real" Roomba, they're much better than that. Some examples are the i3/i5, or if you need the mop, the Combo i5 or Combo j5. If you can spend a bit more, the j7 is another good one.

If you don't care about mopping, then I would suggest considering a roomba j series. The dual rollers, bin design (reduces filter clogging), dirt detection, and bin sensor for auto empty make it well suited for pet hair. Hair will still accumulate inside of the rubber rollers and require maintenance. VacuumWars recently found that the similar combo 10 max picked up 100% of 2.5 inch hair from carpet, which was much better than many modern flagship models from competitors. I have 3 robovacs (Ecovacs x1 omni, Roomba j5+, Roborock S6 pure) and rate the j5+ highly. I have 270 hours on it so far with no issues

The comment about robot vacuums only being for small places is probably based on the old random pattern robots. Most robots now map and do well in large houses. It sounds like most mapping robots would work for you, since you don't want mopping, have hardfloors, and no pets. So anything with lidar (prefered) or vslam navigation. Obstacle avoidance might be a useful feature for cords, shoes, toys etc. left on the ground. It might be worth looking into a Eufy L60, iRobot Roomba j series, Roborock Q series, or shark. I'm biased because I have three robot vacs (Roborock S6, Ecovacs x1 omni, and iRobot Roomba j5+ combo) and my roomba j5+ is the only one that is reliable and working at the moment

iRobot is likely the longest lasting brand, there are many accounts of people having these bots for so many years and well over 1k hours.. iRobot are still providing parts for 12+ year old bots. Where is the planned obsolescence there?

The combo 10 max (almost the same obstacle avoidance as all other modern/j-series iRobot models) initially scored in vacuum war's top ten for obstacle avoidance. It's also the only brand that guarantees avoidance of pet poo. Battery is debatable, but it's also a non-issue for most because of charge and resume

The extra suction can't hurt, but these bots really rely heavily on mechanical agitation and extraction. Unfortunately manufacturers use suction for marketing, which tricks people into thinking that is what determines cleaning performance. Now you get models from other manufacturers with really high suction figures like 12,000 pascals, yet struggle to pick up lint balls from carpet. Often because the roller doesn't even contact the carpet enough

The j7 and j5 have the same obstacle avoidance as the j9

Avoid Roomba j7/j7+. Just replaced a Roomba 980 with it, and new one is useless by comparison. Sure it knows its way around but what is bad is it picks up less than 25% of what the 980 got.

I have a J7 (non-mop) and love it. But I say you kind of need to “want” to love it, because it takes quite a while to vacuum the whole place, and every so often it gets stuck on something. IMO the benefit of not vacuuming myself is worth coming home to a stuck vacuum every so often, but if you have a messy floor that could be a bigger problem (I keep mine very tidy) I will say this - get one with a dumpster! The little bin in the robot itself is tiny and constantly needs emptying, but the dumpsters with bags are good for much longer, and also cleaner to empty. But another option, hire a house keeper. Problems solved, if you can afford it.

My j7+ is three years old and has zero issues. I can also buy any part to repair it because they're such a popular model so spare parts are plentiful

I’ve been using the iRobot Roomba j7+, and it’s been such a relief for handling pet hair! I have a Labrador and a cat, and their hair used to be everywhere, especially on my rugs. The Roomba does an amazing job on both hardwood floors and carpets, and it rarely misses a spot. One thing I love is the self-emptying feature. It saves so much time, especially when there’s a lot of hair to deal with. Maintenance is pretty easy too; I just clean the brushes and filters once a week. Before this, I tried a cheaper model from another brand, but it kept getting stuck or missing patches of fur, so I’d always have to go back and clean manually. With the j7+, I can just set it on a schedule and not worry about it. Totally worth the investment in my opinion!

Oh, I don't know what's best then. I thought you already had a Roomba. Roomba and Bravaa work together (when you create a task for the Roomba, you have an option to create a chained task for the Bravaa). I'm not sure it'll be that convenient in your case. However I like how the Bravaa is built compared to the 2 in 1. The retractable mops on the latter look very fragile to me (and I actually had to return my J7+ because that retractable mop wasn't working anymore).

Irobot j7+ It avoids obstacles like toys, and has a pet specific warranty. Not to mention it is the only brand with a bin full sensor, so it won't clog with dog hair

I have this and LOVE IT!!!!

I got an iRobot J7+ for Christmas. In the 4 days it has been set up and on a daily run schedule, I have been underwhelmed by it - it takes several hours to run about 1250 sq ft, with a recharge. I haven't even bothered with trying the mopping yet. To be fair, it vacuumed well, but seemed to go over the same areas multiple times to get everything) I posted a thread about how long it was taking and was it normal, and another redditor said they got rid of their iRobot and loves their Dreame L20. After more research into it, I decided to pull the trigger and bought it directly from their website for $170 less than the iRobot cost because they are currently 57% off (until 1/13 I think). It's arriving next week, and I am returning the J7. For reference, we have 2 cats and 2 dogs (all long hair except 1 cat), plus me who has long hair and sheds like a dog. Just wanted to throw my $.02 just in case you wanted to research the Dreame yourself and jump on the good sale they are having.

The pads are washable I would say after 10 months I am thinking on replacing mine, but I have a j7+ and I have double scrubbing on, so the pad wears faster.

Oh, I have 7 pads. One per day.

I have the Roomba j7+ (I think) -- supposed to be self-emptying. Don't get a refurbished one like I did; it has a lot of stupid problems. But a non-refurbished, properly working one should help a lot. (I've had a few others before; this one has been the best of the lot even with the stupid problems.)

Yes, I also use this at home. I think it works very well.

If you value efficiency and not getting stuck probably get the eufy l60 in my opinion. If you value not running into poop, customer support, and getting the most hair, go with a roomba j7+ or j9+. Just know Roomba will get stuck a fair amount more, but definitely won’t run into dog poop.

I have house trained dogs too, but even they poop inside when they get sick. Also, iRobot’s support is phenomenal. I had a product that didn’t work well in my house and after a couple quick and easy replacement units they upgraded my product.

Just gonna tell you, the mops work very very well. Not sure where you heard they don’t, but if you wanna if you insist on going vacuum only, I recommend iRobot. They are the best at vacuuming and have great customer support. I’d say j5, j7, j9, will all be great.

Oh ok, I can’t argue with that logic. If you have pets I’d suggest you go the extra mile and get the j9+ since it’s very good for pet hair. Regardless, you’ll love the j5.

From a person who has lots of experience with Roomba and other brands: Pros: • The best poop obstacle avoidance • One of the best at carpet cleaning • Exceptional at hard floor cleaning, but most are • Good battery life • Phenomenal brand. If anything breaks, they’ll send a replacement unit in under 20 min of calling. Cons: • Navigation is slower compared to other brands • Excluding its poop avoidance, obstacle avoidance can sub-par in difficult-to-navigate places • Loud vacuuming at maximum power, but it is tolerable at lower power • Loud self-empty My opinion: Go with iRobot. The j7+ would also work well, but my Roborock q revo master(which has their top-of-the-line obstacle avoidance system) has run into dog poop twice. My Roombas never have. They also clean the carpets better than the roborocks. Once you start mopping, I will recommend Roborock and other bands. Robot vacuums can mop well…, but Roomba just can’t.

J7+ has been good for us. 2 shedding dogs, a wife and a kid.

Don't know - but don't think so - my J7+ and M6 are doing fine and are a bit over 2 1/2 years old. Of course I have had to replace batteries and things like that. They both cover the house every night at a minimum.

I only have 2 long haired demons, (wife and daughter 😂) but also 2 fuzzy longer haired dogs. The j7 rollers will handle the hair easy, but you definitely will need to monitor every few weeks or a month tops. Clearing and maintenance becomes the issue as you skip the daily manual cleaning.

As others have said, Vacuum wars have some great comparison videos with stains (and I think the channel owner is a moderator on this subreddit now.) I have an irobot J7+ (just vacuum, with auto-emptying dock) and a Roborock s7 maxv, which is a vacuum and mop combo. I don't have the dock, because I foolishly believed like many others I could buy it without it, and get the dock for cheap later on. The mopping function is fantastic, and is great for cleaning footprints, dirt, and very light stains. Doing 3 or so passes on the same room can do a somewhat better job, but tough stains will require manual cleaning eventually, and I suspect that will be the case regardless of the vacuum you get. It's definately worth it to have though, and saves a ton of effort and time in my case. I also have a regular cordless vacuum/mop combo (A Tineco Floor One S5), which I would not recommend. It works decently enough (although it also doesn't get tough stains, which is what I was hoping for), but cleanup is a pain. I've only used it a couple times in months, and usually send out the other robot vacuums first to get up all the hair and debris to make cleanup easier when I do. **Shop around for a while, but don't order until Black Friday or something like Prime day. Usually you'll get 30-45% discounts on models you're interested in.** Auto-emptying docks are a godsend, and bigger batteries are also really important, IMO. My J7+ often has to charge 1-2 times to finish the job, and over years batteries degrade and get weaker. I've heard good things about later models of self-cleaning and emptying versions of the mop parts as well--earlier ones had issues with drying the mop pad. TLDR: Mops are definitely worth it.

It’s totally possible my bot is just… special but I have to disagree. My J7+ has decent suction but the Roborock was better. It has okay cord avoidance but is downright awful at everything else. The obstacle avoidance at the lowest setting makes it afraid to cross shadows from the open windows because it thinks they’re cliffs. It regularly gets lost in the house. It struggles to climb onto its dock and then can’t empty until I realign it.

Here’s the thing. I’ve got long hair, we have 1 standard husky, 1 long haired husky, and a GSD. We’re a hot mess of a household when it comes to hair. lol. That being said since 2020 I’ve had 2 Roborocks (not self empty), and 3 iRobot j7+ Roombas. The Roborock bots blew my mind and I had zero issues with them but I dumped them for a self emptying bot (they didn’t have a reasonably priced one at the time). **The self emptying bots are a game changer for the hair. The device itself gets so much less tangled up and grody when it can purge.** All that said I hate the iRobot devices with a passion. Hate them. The most recent is less than 2 years old and I will happily take it out into the drive way and beat the @$!& out of it when I replace it with a Roborock in July during Prime Day. They’re just the literally stupidest electronic I’ve ever owned and I drive a Hyundai. - They’re afraid of shadows, depending on your windows and time of day they may get trapped. - They can’t find the doc when it’s two feet in front of them or even better they get on the doc but one wheel is out of place so it won’t empty. - The camera mapping and navigation is just painful. - It says our bedroom is going to take 16 minutes to clean but it’s never taken less than 45 minutes. - I have to remap the whole place and start from scratch at least once every 60 days. - And *my favorite part* is that after the first week or so it’s physically incapable of doing a full run one the place without needing to be rescued from *something* (shadows, can’t find the doc, “stuck” in a room with the door wide open). You’d think it’s just my house right?? Me too! But this is the second place I’ve brought these 2 j7+ bots and had the same issues both places. Also, we replaced one and the new bot is just as troubled as the old two so it’s them, not me. Don’t even get me started on the maintenance costs and replacement parts. /end rant I guess. **TLDR; Get a Roborock. Avoid iRobot/Roomba at all costs.**

J7 plus on ebay for 290. Got it a few weeks ago to replace my i3. Much more advanced. Free shipping.

Pretty darn happy with my roomba j7/9. Comes with a base station that it blows the content into. Super low maintenance that way.

They were joking cause J6 and Jan 6 sound the same. That being said, the J6 is slightly different than the J7 in that they’ve software locked object awareness to the J7, J8 (official Costco model), J9. The J6 is their unspoken “budget” flagship to the J7. In the Same way the J5+ is the “budget” model of the J9+ super similar but missing some key conveniences. I would actually recommend the J7 over the J6 if it’s possible for a good price but idk if I’d spend an extra 400-500 on it just for the object detection over other options.

You should get the J7 which is only $262 right now at Walmart and Amazon. All Roomba’s do well on hard floors and exceptionally well on carpet. If you want mopping you might want to get the J5 or a J7 combo which will cost a bit more.

Roborock Qrevo Curv for downstairs (sealed hardwood) and a Roomba J7 for upstairs (fully carpeted)

Just don't want to lug one up and down LOL. It gets annoying since I run it everyday. The Curv is fine on carpets but I just don't trust the mop pad not dripping onto the carpet and there's more space downstairs anyways so I might as well take advantage of its mopping ability. The Roomba does excellent on carpets though. I've been using Roomba's since the Roomba 416 was released and that was a longgggg time ago. iRobot just isn't innovative anymore.

Roomba J7+. Do not get the Dyson ones, they are trash

As a Roomba owner, go for a Roborock. I wouldn’t buy another Roomba. I have the J7+ and a Golden Retriever, so there’s a lot of hair. I spend more time cleaning golden glitter out of the damn thing than it’s worth.

Not everyone dislikes Roomba. I keep trying, but can't find anything that can clean better. Roomba J9+ has been fantastic and has P.O.O.P. guarantee. (I assume you had an S9 that ran through poop.) It's way over your budget, though. You can get a J7+ for a little less, but for that much fur I think the 2x power of the J9 is worth it in your case. I really can't think of anything cheaper that will serve you well. I think I would be inclined to carry a single J9 to each floor each day over getting two cheaper models.

Unpopular opinion: iRobot. They’re easy to repair and there’s an abundance of filters and spare parts. The i5+ is a mid level entry robot. You can likely find it around $300 or just stay on the lookout for a sale. Even better mid level option, the j5+. Probably above your price range, but it’s a good investment, per say. I say that having had a Roomba 960 since 2017. A Roomba j7+ since 2021 and my most recent addition a Roomba s9+. Honestly the 960 is still a beast. I have several floors, for the record…they’re not in a closed glass case. 🤣 Roborock has some models that do well, as well. I’m not sure if them off the top of my head. PS: A combo robot just isn’t it quite yet, I wouldn’t spend the money on a combo at this point, especially at your price point. Question: what size is your place? Square feet wise.

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. On hard floors any of them will pick up the hair. The s9 will do very well on the area rugs. Not worth buying the combo models.

I have a Roomba j7+ and my dog can shed quite a bit. I have the roomba run when we are in bed and it's so nice to go from seeing dog fur all over my carpet and rugs to there being none. Also my bathroom in the main floor has a black throw rug that shows every spec of dust on it and same thing, so nice to come out and see it nice and clean. Now I did see that it is recommended to still use an upright vacuum every now and then since robot vacuums don't have the level of power they have so they can't get deep into rugs.

I would disagree, I bought my first Roomba 20 years ago and I just got a J7+ and I really don't see much of a difference. It's shocking how similar it is to my first one especially with the navigation. Needless to say I returned it.

Same. Our Neato is going strong, although the battery is starting to fail and it’s been difficult to source an OEM one. We’ve been using a Roomba J7+ (absolutely solid btw) but I miss having a robot that could run for nearly 2 hours straight.

Yes in fact its the ONLY ROBOT that can possibly clean my house divided with a 50mm floor height differential... If i can get things cleaned up and storage space for the YouTube videos I believe my work will have me as one of if not the only USA based client using X50 model - I will have a lot of info to share soon for anyone here - and show exactly why this was the one robot that i Didn't want to waste even the holiday discount on amazon USA Dreame X40 Ultra of $999 pre tax when $1600 could actually clean in entire house with features i had prayed would all be added into a single machine (Dual Tappered Rollers with attachment only on one side for complete solution to all hair tangles no need to cut them when like the Roborock Qrevo Curve has a split single version the same concept to not have hair tangle and drive towards in its case the center and into bin directly vs tangling in roller) Many.. many.. more examples I saw over all the parent companies differing products but never put into a singular one for US markets anyway.. And idk if the X50 Pro will ever be sold in US markets.. Most likely a dumbed down version! Justy like the X40 Ultra ... VS PPRO ULTRA that solves MANY of my issues as a designer that the X40 with a singular roller has.. That for the years they were decent pre <2017 that iRobot at least realized the dual roller is always superior to the singular and that you see added suction added to work dumber not smarter with everyone that was held back by their patent on the tech.. Anyway in a Dr. office waiting room.. Probably tons of typos but I was searching to check if X50 Ultra replacement filters and things will work on X50 Pro as its just a few days away now and came across this thread.. Will maybe share more and update this to not be as scattered later - But I need to even confirm our "Work Around" even functions.. I WOULD NOT Encourage anyone to order an X50 model of Any kind of in USA as Chinese people are willing to sell you hardware but not share you will be geo locked.. Some X40 models were able to have a VPN type workaround but they became more sophisticated with means to validate app and robot location and even limit ... well no warranty ..thats a given and horrifying for most.. But we arent even sure how firmware will go with the server \[I cant say more here\] But Ill be doing reviews soon and while they do change their security .. Its one reason id never advise anyone but those willing to have a $1500 paperweight.. with no support nothing! I am on the other hand a trail blazer and trying to overcome the issues keeping robots for US markets IMO .. Limited in ways... WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY FOR! And years of robotics work since... early childhood just made me repulsed by the options given to us here in USA.... Even if the X40 Pro ultra or BETTER X40 Pro Enhanced were vaialble .. Id not have such repulse for the designs.. But again my house (Studio) has a 50+ mm divider from main room here in the main area, to the bathroom which is elevated by that much that then another doorway and drops down that much into bedroom ... Needing cleaning.. Currently being cleaned by a Roomba something J7+ whatever thats being returned to amazon..

I have the J7+ (~~same unit, this is just the Costco version with slightly larger battery~~) and I love it! Takes a few cleanings to really learn & map out your house, but after that, its navigation is awesome! It even has a camera to intelligently avoid obstacles it could get stuck on like cords, ~~clothes, some toys~~, etc, therefore it extremely rarely gets stuck (unlike my previous non-Roomba brand). I love the auto empty feature, as it truly makes the unit hassle free. The only maintenance I need to do is clean out the rollers & clean or replace the filter monthly, and then the bag lasts multiple months for me. Robot vacuums do take a little while to clean, cleaning by hand vacuum will be faster but way more work obviously. But with a condo, it shouldn't take too long, plus you could run it while you are out. My only suggestion for considering an upgrade would be if you want a mopping feature. I haven't used a Roomba with a mop, but I've heard it is more like just wiping with a wet cloth rather than actual mopping, so I didn't feel like it was worth it for me.

I had a roomba j7 for a while , it was great. They have (had?) a try before you buy option for 30 days and I loved it for those 30 days. I only gave it back because at the time I assumed they would come out with a new model with more suction since we have a lot of deep carpets , but that never materialised. I did have to keep my floors more clear than before but that takes less time than vacuuming would have and the end result is a house that is cleaner and neater. There was a lot of kickback from the family that such a thing was useless and we can just vacuum ourselves (which is a dumb argument since dishwashers and washing machines and loads of other tools for making life easier exist and are normalised) but after a month with it the family also loved it.

They're the same device from everything I've seen. I have the J6+ and it's great.

The software is different. The J7 will attempt to avoid any small obstacle while the J6 only avoids power cords and pet waste. That in itself is a pretty big difference.

The J7 “gets confused” more often because it’s built to avoid all obstacles (socks, toys, etc) while the J6 only avoids cords and pet waste. I’d rather have more false positives than it not avoid anything at all.

I bought a Roomba J7 just recently when it was half-price on Amazon. I have hair that covers my shoulderblades and I’ve lived in my apt for two years without vacuuming. I was very ashamed and knew I needed to tackle this problem. The side brush picked up a HUGE hairball while mapping my apartment—I cut that off. On the initial vacuum, the brushes picked up a bunch more hair—I pulled them out and got all that off. Each task was very easy and took less than 5 min, and the Roomba never stopped running due to the hair. Now I have the Roomba on a 3x/week schedule and hair isn’t a problem at all. I STRONGLY recommend the Roomba j7.

I too have all carpet in my place except for kitchen and bathrooms. (I like to be \*comfortable\* here in MN, no cold hard floors for me, no matter that bare floors are all the rage these days.) I have a J5 Combo and a J7+. Both do very well keeping up with my German Shepherd's shedding, and for the first time in decades of GSD ownership I can walk through my main living area at any time and not get hair all over my socks. Huskies may not shed year round like German Shepherds, but the few I've known, when they blow their coats, it's a blizzard. You'll still have to brush them pretty often to keep up at those times, but a robot vacuum can help with the normal shedding and the hairs that keep falling no matter what you do in the grooming department. These two vacuums are advertised to have increased suction power over some other models. I think that with carpet, the extra suction is important. I never use the available mopping feature of the J5, but at the time that level of suction power didn't come without it.

We have 6 fur animals and 3 long-hair people here. My Narwal Z Ultra has been running daily for 11 days now. This morning it ran over some paper business cards and threw a "roller tangled error" because two cards got stuck in the roller. It managed to take itself to the base to dry and decontaminate the mop pads. Why am I recommending this unit? Because when I opened the roller to remove the business cards, it was completely devoid of any tangles. No fur, no hair, no cords. The roller was clean, and just the business cards were stuck in there. I have: Two Roomba i7+ units (also great with hair, but not as good as the Z, since long hair makes its way to the axel on the Roombas, where as the Z sucks it into the chamber) The OG Freo with anti-tangle roller (not as good as the Roombas at vacuuming or tangle-free operation) I also have a shark regular vacuum, and was considering their robovac before I got the Z but the Z is fantastic at both carpet and mopping. If you don't need a mop, the Roomba J7+ or S9 would be good. Not sure about newer ones. The roborocks are also very good. Check out the VacuumWars YouTube channel if you want to make comparisons

We have a dyson stick for actual vacuuming and a roomba j7 we run every day for maintenance. You can’t do just a roomba. The Dyson is by far the better option. No cord means I can just run it for 5-10 min a day and one level is completely clean. If I had to pick one I’d do just the dyson but man it’s nice to open an app and let it vacuum while I do everything else. With long hair you have to clean the brushes a lot so it’s not entirely hands off but it’ll go around a decent amount before they’re useless.

Everything I read said J6 and J7 are the same. We've had a J6 for a couple years. Moved into a house with 2 levels, so "needed" a second one. Bought a J7 ... Guess what? They are physically different (the dust bins for starters). And the J7 "gets confused" more often than the J6.

Was set on ordering an Eufy X10 this BF but now I’m so torn! Thanks for making me paranoid re fake reviews, too. No idea what to purchase now. I already have a Roomba J7+, but I want to upgrade to a model with a mop. I also have two cats and they leave bits of litter around and little wet patches on the hard floor (LVT) on a daily basis.

Does it leave streaks when mopping? My roomba j7 does always get stuck on hairs from my big dog… and it’s so annoying… i’m considering buying this eureka model too. And my bravaa jet does constantly leave streaks when mopping. I hate it. My dog brings in a lot of dust on her paws… despite we clean the paws before coming in the house. So i need something very good. ‘Cause i’m tired of it… i still have work despite the robots… i’m looking for something for daily use.

My j7+ broke and replacement costs $275. But yeah it was doing well when it worked

My Roomba j7+ finished doing my house an hour or so ago, my Brava jet m mop is doing its bit now. I love them both, they both do a good job. Both iRobot.

They \*could\* but I doubt very much that they do; it would cost a lot. The biggest privacy risk is revealing a map of the layout of your home if your online account is hacked. I have an iRobot Roomba that empties its own bag into a base. Love it. Love not having to vacuum under beds and sofas. It took some prep to make my home ready for it--furniture needs to be high enough (and legs wide enough apart) for it to run up under. Lamp cords need to be secured. Don't run it automatically or when you're not home. Do clean the hair out of it after it runs (takes only a couple minutes). I run it once a week. I spend 3-4 minutes putting things like litter baskets and chairs up off the floor so it has a better reach, then schedule it to run 3x. Then turn the schedule off again and return loose items to the floor. Spend about a minute getting hair out of its rollers. I've had several good looks inside my Roomba and didn't see anything like microphones or cameras. Its bump sensors are not cameras. It does have an internet connection and so can be voice-controlled if you connect to Alexa or Google Home. But that is optional. If you only operate it with the app or onboard buttons, it cannot be voice controlled.

The I and J series clean so much better than the 2 Essential. Even the lowest priced I series is well worth the extra money.

I’ve had a Roomba for over 10 years now. It’s 100% worth it. I got it when I was a single cat lady in my 20s working long hours. Now I’m married and we have 2 kids, a cat and a dog. We upgraded to the Roomba that maps the house and empties itself in the docking station. It vacuums the whole house 3x a week and does the high traffic areas 5 nights a week after the kids go to bed. I do wish the mop version (Brava) worked better. I have not gotten that damn thing to properly map my house to mop for me and the solution that they sell for it makes all of our house shoes squeak for days.

I have a j series its super easy to get long hair out of the rollers/wheels/whatever. Wife went through chemo and it was a test for the robot...both survived!

Roomba J series would work