iRobot Roomba Combo i5

Name: iRobot Roomba Combo i5 - Expert Reviews
Brand: iRobot

4.3

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Verdict

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is a simple 2-in-1 vacuum and mop that does a good job picking up big messes and works very well with optional virtual wall accessories. Maintenance is easy thanks to a washable mop pad and straightforward bin and filter care, but navigation and app controls are basic and rely on bump-and-turn movement without no-go zones, so it is best for simpler layouts and owners comfortable with hands-on setup.

Pros

Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8

Dual multi-surface rubber brushes and solid suction make the Combo i5 a practical choice for homes with shedding pets that need frequent, hands-off cleanups.
Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5

Delivers excellent bare-floor cleaning, earning top scores for picking up debris on hard surfaces in Consumer Reports’ tests.
Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5

As a 2-in-1 model, the Combo i5 can vacuum and mop in the same system, with swappable mop pads and bin that provide solid everyday mopping on sealed hard floors.
Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5

Provides strong carpet cleaning for a mid-priced robot, lifting everyday dirt from rugs and doing noticeably better than bargain robovacs.
Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0

Reviewers note that upkeep is straightforward, thanks to a mop pad that can be removed and washed in a standard washing machine between runs.
Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5