iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo + AutoWash Dock
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Quick take: The iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo + AutoWash Dock costs $100 less.
| Spec | iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ | iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo + AutoWash Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$800 | ~$700 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 120 min | — |
| Navigation | Camera | LiDAR + Camera |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 65 dB | — |
| Dustbin | 400 ml | — |
| Water tank | 210 ml | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | No | Yes |
| Hot water washing | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | Yes |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.7 x 13.7 x 3.4 in | 14.1 x 13.8 x 4.2 in |
| Weight | 8.9 lbs | 9.44 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
Pros & cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
- ✓Innovative retractable mop fully lifts to the top of the robot over carpet
- ✓Same excellent carpet cleaning as the j9+ with dual rubber extractors
- ✓Smart mapping learns room types and adjusts cleaning behavior automatically
- ✓P.O.O.P. guarantee covers pet waste incidents
- ✓Quieter than most competitors at 65dB
- ✗No self-wash dock — you must manually clean the mop pad
- ✗Mopping performance is mediocre compared to dedicated mop robots
- ✗Camera navigation is slower than LiDAR and needs ambient light
- ✗Expensive at around $800 without a self-washing station included
iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo + AutoWash Dock
- ✓Spinning pads lift on carpet
- ✓Heated pad washing and drying
- ✓AI camera obstacle avoidance
- ✓Auto-empty dock
- ✓9.44 lb robot
- ✗4.2 in tall, taller than most rivals
- ✗Suction, runtime, bin size and warranty are not published
- ✗$100 more than the Roomba Plus 515 Combo, which also washes pads with heat and is rated at 295 minutes