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iRobot
iRobot Roomba Combo j7+
8.8/ 10
Amazon: 4.5★ from 1,450 ratings
£599.00£899.00
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Key features
- Best-in-class obstacle & pet-waste avoidance
- Retractable mop arm (lifts on carpet)
- Self-emptying Clean Base dock
- Reliable smart mapping
- Polished, mature app
- Strong on both carpet and hard floors
Our verdict
The Roomba Combo j7+ is famous for one thing above all: outstanding obstacle avoidance, including iRobot's pet-poop guarantee. Its front camera reliably dodges cables, shoes and pet accidents, making it the safest bet for busy homes with dogs.
A retractable mop arm lifts completely out of the way on carpet so rugs never get wet, and the Clean Base dock empties the robot automatically for weeks. iRobot's navigation and app are polished and dependable — a reassuringly reliable choice.
Pros
- ✓Unbeatable obstacle and pet-mess avoidance
- ✓Mop fully retracts to protect carpets
- ✓Trusted, dependable brand and app
Cons
- ✗Dock empties but does not wash the mop
- ✗Shorter battery life than rivals
- ✗Mopping is lighter-duty than dedicated moppers
