Roomba i5+ Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
Verdict
The Roomba Combo i5+ brings the same core cleaning hardware and auto empty base to a lower price point but relies on basic camera free navigation and a swappable mopping bin. It works best in homes that are mostly hard flooring, where you can manage rugs manually, and where you care more about strong vacuuming than advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance.
Pros
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5Shares the high-power motor used in the j7 line and is rated around ten times stronger than iRobot’s 694 entry model, giving it robust suction for its price.
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
Cons
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AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.4Runs on iRobot’s Genius app with basic mapping and promised software updates, but it lacks a front camera, AI object detection, and advanced tools like no-go zones or virtual walls.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.3
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Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.0Relies on camera-free navigation that some tests find less efficient than lidar bots, but owners and reviewers still report dependable coverage and appreciate solid mapping that can improve via ongoing software updates.
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Docking & Auto‑Empty Reliability (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0Self-emptying base automatically pulls debris into a disposable bag, reducing how often you need to touch the onboard dust bin.
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0Handles light maintenance mopping while it vacuums, but without sonic scrubbing, rotating pads, or a wash-and-dry station it is better for routine freshen-ups than deep cleaning.
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Mop lifting system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.5Has no automatic mop lifting; the pad stays down unless you remove it yourself, while the j7 combo adds an auto-lift mechanism for mixed floorplans.
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Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
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Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5
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Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5
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Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0Lacks camera-based obstacle detection or keep out zones, so it cannot actively avoid small hazards like cords or pet waste.
