Best iRobot Vacuums for Suction and Airflow

#1

Across reviews, suction is a standout: strong pickup on hard floors and carpet, with smart boost behavior and fewer repeat passes than older Roombas. A few testers still rate raw...

#2

Reviewers consistently found usable suction for routine debris, with strong praise in one long-term review and test evidence that pickup was reasonable over time.

#3

Positive review evidence says the robot vacuums with strong suction and can feel comparable to premium bots, though suction concerns appear elsewhere under price and floor-specific pickup.

#4

Suction/airflow performance is generally perceived as strong in day-to-day pickup (especially when paired with dual rollers), though some reviewers note it can lag high-suction competitors on heavy spillages or deep...

#5

Even with reported airflow/CFM metrics below some competitors in one review, reviewers and test commentary describe strong real-world pickup helped by the dual rubber rollers and multi-stage cleaning system.

#6

Reviewers generally found vacuum pickup strong, with several praising real-world vacuuming even though one noted only standard-level suction.

#7

Suction and dirt pickup are broadly good for the price, although reviewers note it still lacks the power for deeper carpet cleaning.