Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
Verdict
The Roomba Combo j7+ is a premium option for homes that want strong vacuuming, reliable camera-based navigation, and a carpet-safe mopping system without paying for the extra automation of the j9+ clean base. Its retracting mop arm, pet-waste-aware obstacle avoidance, and robust app controls make it a great choice for mixed flooring and busy, pet-friendly households.
Pros
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Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Retracting mop raises on carpet and lowers on hard floors to prevent wet carpet and enable true combo cleaning while maintaining firm pad contact on hard surfaces.
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AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5App supports room cleaning, recharge and resume, custom routines, and voice control for flexible automation.
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Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Self emptying Plus base handles dust disposal by pulling debris into a disposable bag, cutting down on bin emptying and keeping mess under control.
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Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Uses precision vision navigation to map efficiently and target rooms with reliable straight line pathing.
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Mops effectively with applied pressure and avoids carpets while scrubbing, delivering reliable maintenance cleans and, in practice, very efficient mopping that keeps rugs dry.
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Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Camera based system recognizes and avoids household objects and supports keep out zones, helping prevent stuck events.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Camera-based obstacle avoidance plus keep out zones, backed by a pet waste avoidance guarantee, make the Combo j7+ well suited to homes with pets.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Combines iRobot’s four-stage cleaning system with powerful suction to pick up debris effectively across most floor types.
