iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
Verdict
The Roomba Combo j5+ is a strong midrange choice if you want camera-based navigation, obstacle avoidance, and app features like keep out and no-mop zones at a lower price than the top flagship models. It is best for homes with mixed hard floors and rugs where you do not mind swapping the mopping bin and accepting basic, maintenance-level mopping.
Pros
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Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Camera-based system recognizes and avoids common household objects and is backed by iRobot’s pet waste avoidance guarantee.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Camera-based obstacle avoidance is backed by iRobot’s guarantee that the robot will recognize and avoid pet waste, making it appealing for pet households.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
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AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
Cons
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.3Capable of mopping while vacuuming, but it lacks sonic scrubbing, rotating pads, or a wash-and-dry station and is best for basic maintenance cleans on hard floors where no-mop zones keep it off carpets.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3No automatic mop lifting; the j7 combo offers that convenience if needed.
