iRobot

Roomba j7 Series

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Sentiment score56% positive
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Last updated: Aug 17, 2026

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Reddit IconAcanthisittaWhole216
12 months ago

I have two dogs and two cats and the j7+ works just fine

Reddit IconAkwing12
7 months ago

I have a Roomba J7+. It was their first one that they say will avoid poo. Fortunately, we've never had to test that in the year we have had Ranger. It works well, but iRobot is having issues with money right now and the model is older. If you get one, it is important to remember that they still require regular maintenance to keep them from getting clogged or overwhelmed with hair.

7 months ago

Hair wraps around the brushes and needs to be removed. If you get a self emptying unit, they cannot get all of the dust out of the bin. Filters need to be cleaned and changed.

5 months ago

I have a Roomba j7+ on each floor of my house. I cannot speak to their latest lines as they have changed a lot and seem to not be moving in a great direction. But, the j7 was the first with their object avoidance that can identify poop and avoid it. I have not tested this specific feature, but I have seen it avoid socks and phone chargers. If you only want to touch the vacuum weekly or less, get one that self empties. The robot itself will need a little attention to get the last bits out of the bin 2-4 times per month, the bags they empty into usually last a month or two, and the rollers will need attention when the bin does. But, if you do not get a self emptying one, you might be eptying more than weekly. Check out Vacuum Wars on youtube and their website for in depth reviews and recommendations for different price points too.

Reddit IconAutomatic-Zone666
4 months ago

j7+ is probably the better call for a lab, the obstacle avoidance actually handles random stuff on the floor way better than the s9+

Reddit IconBlackWolf-359
10 months ago

2 dogs as well and the last robot (dreame) could not handle the hair, but the Older J7 roomba no mop did a great job. the Narwal flow and the Ecovacs are at the top of the list right now. Next week and in November are possible launches for newer vac/mops so we will see. cant say much on the wifi issue

12 months ago

I know I came from the J7 worked well and then the contract ended, not interested in paying for something beyond its price and it was starting to have issues, so we retired it and went with d and 7 months later it's not what they said it would be and IRo better get their game together fast or the once leader in floor robots will be gone and all that will be left is.......

Reddit IconbrianWM
12 months ago

I’ve got two j7+ and a 705 max with a golden! (Used to be two 😢). They work great for upkeep but you’ll still need to deep clean every once in awhile.

Reddit Iconchangeneverhappens
5 months ago

Good to know! I have a refurbished J7+ that's been retired to clean the room my mova can't get to but other than that, my experience with irobot is limited.  I also personally am obsessed with self empty bins and would build a space into my couch somehow before buying a bot without a self empty bin. 

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