Roombas – the tiny devices that clean our floors for us – popularized the robot vacuum. This puts them at the forefront of the market, but it also makes them more expensive than most.
That's why, when a mega deal comes along, it's a smart idea to snap it up. Right now, the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is on sale with a massive $600 discount. Not only will it do the bulk of your floor cleaning for you, it's also an investment that will last years.
We've tested 19 of the best robot vacuums, and the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is one of the most effective we've ever tested. Act fast before it doubles in price again.
Why we love the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
Robot vacuums promise spotless carpets and sanitized floors but rarely live up to their claims. Enter: the Roomba Combo j9+. On test, it did a stellar job at vacuuming dust, dirt, large debris, and hair from even thick carpets, and its mop was thorough, scrubbing away stubborn stains.
If, like many of us you forget to mop the floors as often as you should, the j9+ does it for you. It leaves hard floors shinier and smelling fresher, and the robot lifts the mop pads up to avoid wetting your carpets.
It's one of the few robots we've tested that actually hold their own among the best robot vacuums for pet hair. It always pulls hair out of carpets, and its rollers never get tangled with hair. This is rare, and to find performance this good, you're looking at parting with a lot of money, like our current best-in-class robot vacuum, the eufy Omni S1 Pro's eyewatering $1,500 price tag.
The cleaning base empties the robot after sessions, cleans the mop pads, and charges it up so it's ready to go for next time. Using the app, you can select how often you want the robot to clean your home, set no-go zones, and track where it's cleaned. It's an essential feature of a smart home setup and a key factor when choosing a robot vacuum.
All in all, this is truly one of the most exceptional robot vacuums we've tested, even cleaning better than the brand's latest release, the Roomba Combo 10 Max. It's a premium, stylish addition to your home, too, and the cleaning station doubles up as a side table.
Buy the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ for $799.99.
What to shop
We've tested plenty more robot vacuums that we can confidently recommend:
It may not be as effective as the eufys and Roombas, but Shark's latest robot vacuum offers decent performance at a lower cost. For just $499.99, you can take home a robot vacuum that can vacuum, mop, and clean itself almost as well as the big brand competitors.
Read more in our full Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 review.
Another firm Homes & Gardens favorite is the eufy X10 Pro Omni, the smart home brand's mid-range offering. On test it surprised us by how exceptionally it vacuums, mops and self-cleans, and the eufy app is a breeze to use.
Read more in our full eufy X10 Pro Omni review.
In all aspects except for the price, this is the best robot we've tested. Its mopping ability completely sanitizes your floors, leaving them dry and smelling fresher only moments later. And its vacuum is so powerful that it reduced tester Punteha van Terheyden's canister vacuum usage by 90%.
Read more in our full eufy Omni S1 Pro review.
Next, learn about the other smart home must-haves that can transform your home, and avoid these common robot vacuum mistakes when choosing your brand-new helper.
