iRobot Combo Essential Cleaner Review

iRobot's Combo Essential is its first robot that focuses on the fundamentals of cleaning. It has a sleek, intelligent design and a mop that performs well.

iRobot OS lets you start and stop cleanings from the app, and also gives you personalized suggestions as well as map/obstacle avoidance images (opt-in). The Clean Base autofill dock charges the batteries, cleans the dustbin, and fills water tanks.

What is the Roomba Combo Essential?

Loaded with cleaning essentials and powered by irobot mapping OS, this 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop lets users take two chores off their list using one handy device. It has intelligent navigation, three levels of powerful suction and a battery life of up to 120 minutes. With its sleek, low-profile and Edge-Sweeping Brush design, dirt can't hide in corners or underneath furniture.

The 4-Stage System uses an all-surface V-shaped brush, a microfiber pad fed by a pump, and adjustable liquid settings to clean multiple floors in a single pass. It also comes with 18x more suction power2 and an intelligent Edge-Sweeping Brush that helps eliminate dust and dirt around the edges of rooms as well as under furniture. Additionally, it comes with an easy-to-use iRobot Home App controls, suggested cleaning schedules, as well as detailed Clean Map reports.

With the free irobot floor cleaner app, customers can select from a variety of cleaning modes including automatic, spot clean and mop only. The app allows customers to set the start and stop times and also pause the cleaning. The Combo Essential also supports voice control integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can initiate cleaning using a simple voice command.

After the Combo Essential has finished its cleaning task, it will automatically return to its docking station and empty the dust bin into the dirt bin. Based on the amount of dust that Combo has accumulated it is possible to empty it frequently. The app also lets users to track and manage the cleaner's battery status and a change of mop pad reminder, and other details.

GearBrain will be testing the new Roomba Essential combo in the coming weeks however, we can already say that it looks like an excellent upgrade to the 600 Series that is budget-friendly. We are awestruck by the fact that it is packed with innovative features and yet delivers powerful cleaning power, despite its reduced price.

Combo Essential is available for purchase at $275. For more information and a complete list of specifications, visit the iRobot website.

What is the Roomba Combo j9+?

iRobot is the leading brand in the market for smart vacuums and mopping, and the Combo J9+ is built on this legacy. It is rated as having the best dirt and dust collection performance and uses an intelligent mopping solution that's powered by the new iRobot OS. This latest software gives robots "smart cleaning preferences" and allows them to automatically clean rooms based on the requirements of each room. For example they might be more attentive to the floors in the kitchen and may increase the pressure on the floor scrubber when in the entryway, or boost the suction power of carpeted areas.

The j9+ is also a good choice for large homes with floors that are mixed as it offers an impressive amount of dirt and debris pickup on both bare and carpeted floors. Its navigation system is solid and did a great job avoiding obstacles in our tests. It also has the ability to see pictures of objects it encounters on the course, which can help it to better map out routes and prevent these dangers in the future.

The mops are easy to replace, and it comes with an enormous water tank that should last for about one month between refills. The dust bin on the board is large and has a swinging door that makes it easy to empty. Although it self-empties well however, you'll need to manually remove the filter from time to time in order to prevent the clogging.

Another excellent feature is the Clean Base Auto-Fill dock which can automatically empty the robot's trash bin and refill its water tank. This is a feature most of its competitors don't have, and it's a great way to reduce the amount of maintenance that you have to do.

The iRobot app is relatively simple and intuitive, though it does have some shortcomings. It is frustrating to use as it doesn't include live coverage view maps or remote control features. It is also susceptible to losing connections and frequently signs you out and doesn't provide the best buy irobot experience. It doesn't allow you to specify a time when the robot to complete an assignment.

What is the Roomba Combo j7+?

The Combo J7+ robotic vacuum and mop is a 2-in-1 machine. It has a 3.8-star rating on Amazon and is one of the smartest mopping robots out available (though rivals like the Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni and the Roborock Q5+ are more effective in cleaning up mess). Its strengths lie in its solid obstacle avoidance and home navigation which allow it to maintain a baseline level of tidiness between more thorough cleaning sessions.

It also excels in keeping floors clean, even with high-pile carpeting. PrecisionVision Navigation lets the robot avoid obstacles such as shoes and cords. It also avoids toys and pet waste. In addition it's Dirt Detect Technology recognizes dirtier areas and begins to clean them more thoroughly. If you want it to mop an area, simply place the pad on top of the mops compartment, and your robot will start cleaning.

Apart from the normal mop and robot vacuum modes In addition, the Combo J7+ can also be set to operate in a sweep-only mode, where it simply sweeps the floor, without using mops. You can plan an appointment for cleaning in advance however we found it better to go with the default setting of auto-cleaning.

Another great feature is its automatic updates, which will keep your Roomba running smoothly. It is able to be updated manually, too if you're willing to go through the process of connecting it to the internet and downloading the latest software, which can take up to just a few minutes.

The Combo j7+, just like other iRobot Robots, requires some maintenance. The Combo j7+'s dust bin needs to be emptied at least every two weeks. The liquid chamber can also be filled with cleaning solutions. It comes with a tiny bottle of iRobot cleaning solution. However, Irobot Vacuum Cleaner And Mop suggests that Bona Hardwood/Hard Surface Cleaner won't damage the device. The front wheel of the caster can be removed for cleaning and its socket must be cleared of hair and other debris once a week.

The Combo j7+ is rated for use up to 60 floors, though the number of floors you can clean per charge is contingent on the type of floor and frequency. The battery's life span is between 90 and 120 minutes per charge and you can recharge it via the included AC adapter. The docking base needs to be cleaned of dust and debris twice a week.

What is the Roomba Combo j6+?

The Combo J9+ robot cleaner is the newest version from iRobot. It might not have all the bells and whistles as iRobot’s newer (and more expensive -- they start at $1,800) models. Floor cleaners from robots are capable of a thorough cleaning on hard floors and carpets. Its strengths are its dependable obstacle avoidance and navigation systems, and its impressive mopsweeping and vacuuming capabilities.

The j9+'s mops retract themselves, which helps to prevent wet messes on your carpet and rugs. The cleaning system is based on SmartScrub mop heads that go back and forth with constant pressure to ensure thorough scrubbing even on tough stains such as coffee. It also comes with a powerful suction system that can be used to pull dirt from carpets and rugs.

The navigation system of the j9+ features two cameras that can assist you in navigating your home without getting snagged or crashing into things, as is often the case with other Roomba model. These cameras use the iRobot's PrecisionVision technology that can help your j9+ to recognize and avoid objects such as cords. It can also remember specific rooms and carpeted areas, so it is aware of the need to avoid mopping those spaces. This feature, called Imprint smart mapping, is exclusive to the j9+ and other Roomba i7 series models.

This robot has a large capacity for debris, which is vital because it can do both tasks at the same time. Its external dirt canister is able to hold 2.4L which is a bit less than iRobot's most rated robot the Roomba i8+. But it's enough to wash the majority of homes.

The mops can be easily emptied and recharged so you don't have to fret about when it's time to replace or refill them. This model comes with a practical dock that is both visually pleasing and practical. It features indicators that let you know whether the Combo J9+ is required to be charged, refilled, or cleaned. It also comes with plenty of storage space for additional mops and dust bags. This is a major improvement from the previous version of J9+ that had an outdated and ugly design.