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Rank 66 out of 82 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

iRobot

Roomba Combo j5+

Name: Roomba Combo j5+
Brand: iRobot

around $799

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217 Pros

74%
20 reviews (2h 29m)

77 Cons

The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ offers a compelling blend of vacuuming and mopping in a single, self-emptying robot. Its smarts lie in the precision vision navigation, intelligently mapping your home and nimbly avoiding obstacles like pet waste and cords. The four-stage cleaning system, featuring dual multi-surface rollers and an edge-sweeping brush,...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

81%

39 vs 9

Navigation

74%

28 vs 10

Maintenance

83%

24 vs 5

Ease of Use

52%

12 vs 11

Hard Floor Cleaning

85%

39 vs 7

Cleaning Performance

Reviewer verdict

Across 20 YouTube reviews, the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #66 among Robot Vacuums. Reviewers most often praise its cleaning performance, navigation, smart features, while the most common criticisms concern hard floor cleaning, maintenance.

The Roomba Combo j5+ is widely praised for its strong real-world cleaning performance, with reviewers (39 mentions) highlighting a four-stage system, effective dirt-detect tech, edge-sweeping brush and multi-surface rubber rollers that handle dust, debris and pet hair well. Reviewers (39 mentions) also consistently compliment its navigation and obstacle avoidance driven by a front-facing camera or vision system, which helps it map rooms and avoid hazards like cords and pet waste. Smart features and app-driven customization (29 mentions) — including scheduling, voice control and AI-driven learning — plus the convenience of a self-emptying base and low maintenance requirements (28 mentions) are frequently noted as major strengths. Many reviewers also emphasize ease of use and straightforward setup (24 mentions), and the Combo j5+’s effective mopping for light messes (12 mentions) is cited positively by multiple reviewers.

Criticisms cluster around limited mopping capability (11 mentions), with multiple reviewers calling the mopping basic, lacking scrubbing or adjustable water control and sometimes leaking or leaving excess moisture. Maintenance and hair-tangle issues (10 mentions) are raised by several reviewers, including complaints about manual steps when mopping and no mop-wash/dry base in some configurations. Navigation and obstacle avoidance are not flawless (9 mentions), with reports of occasional collisions, getting stuck, missed dock returns and imperfect cord detection. Reviewers also point to weaker carpet/deep-clean performance in some tests (8 mentions), app shortcomings and missing advanced mapping controls (5–6 mentions), and loud auto-emptying noise noted by several reviewers.

Analysis based on 20 YouTube reviews (2h 29m of video) with 217 pros and 77 cons extracted.

Pros (217)

Cleaning Performance (39)

Another standout feature is the dirt detect technology, which allows the Roomba to identify messier areas and clean them more thoroughly. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 2:16
unique AOW Force cleaning system with the Dual brush rollers it more more than makes up for that lack of suction power with real world cleaning results ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 0:55
this system was highly effective at removing dirt, dust, and debris from every corner of my home. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 1:37
The edge sweeping brush reaches into into those tricky corners, and the unique rubber roller brushes adjust to different floor surfaces to ensure a thorough clean every time. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 1:41
One of the key highlights of the Roomba Combo J5 Plus is its powerful four-stage cleaning system, which includes an edge sweeping brush, dual multi-surface rollers, powerful suction, and a hard surface mopping feature. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 1:24
The edge sweeping brush reaches into into those tricky corners, and the unique rubber roller brushes adjust to different floor surfaces to ensure a thorough clean every time. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 1:41
Another standout feature is the dirt detect technology, which allows the Roomba to identify messier areas and clean them more thoroughly. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 2:13
could deal with dirt dust and debris with ease no matter where it was hiding ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 1:33
One of the key highlights of the Roomba Combo J5 Plus is its powerful four- stage cleaning system, which includes an edge sweeping brush, dual multi-surface rollers, powerful suction, and a hard surface mopping feature. In my experience, this system was highly effective at removing dirt, dust, and debris from every corner of my home. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 1:22
gives you above average performance near perfect score and cleaning ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 3:53
edge sweeping brush will get into hard to reach corners ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 1:40
unique rubber roller brushes Flex to adjust to different floor surfaces ensuring a thorough clean every time ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 1:41
solid clean performance with a 96.4 debris removal rate ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 0:10
powerful four-stage cleaning system ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 1:21
four-stage cleaning system ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 0:12
proprietary dirt detect technology which allows it to identify Messier areas and clean them more thoroughly ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 2:17
Another standout feature is the dirt detect technology, which allows the Roomba to identify messier areas and clean them more thoroughly. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 2:17
One of the key highlights of the Roomba Combo J5 Plus is its powerful four- stage cleaning system, which includes an edge sweeping brush, dual multi-surface rollers, powerful suction, and a hard surface mopping feature. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 1:22
dirt detect technology which allows the Roomba to identify Messier areas and clean them more thoroughly ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 2:23
excels in both vacuuming and mopping tasks ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 3:46
powerful four-stage cleaning system which includes an edge sweeping brush dual multi-surface rollers powerful suction and a hard surface mopping feature ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 1:27
this system was highly effective at removing dirt, dust, and debris from every corner of my home. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 1:35
highly effective at removing dirt dust and debris from every corner of my home ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 1:41
widest brush tested ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 7:40
The edge sweeping brush reaches into into those tricky corners, and the unique rubber roller brushes adjust to different floor surfaces to ensure a thorough clean every time. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 1:42
thorough clean every time ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 1:56
edge sweeping brushes ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 2:24
can also vacuum at the same time ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 4:23
could deal with dirt dust and debris with ease no matter where it was hiding ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:13
four stage cleaning system ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 0:07
It used its single side brush and single main brush in a floating brush housing very effectively to sweep up debris from the surfaces of hard floors and carpets. It picked up everything from fine debris to extra-large debris on both surface types without scattering or any other issues. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 1:45
proprietary dirt detect technology which allows it to identify Messier areas and clean them more thoroughly ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:59
the edge sweeping brush will get into hard to reach corners ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:20
unique rubber roller brushes Flex to adjust to different floor surfaces ensuring a thorough clean every time ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:24
incredibly effective robot ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 3:26
The Edge sweeping brush reaches into into those tricky corners and the unique rubber roller brushes adjust to different floor surfaces to ensure a thorough clean every time ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 1:42
another standout feature is the dirt detect technology which allows the Roomba to identify Messier areas and clean them more thoroughly ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 2:17
this system was highly effective at removing dirt dust and debris from every corner of my home ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 1:34
one of the key highlights of the Roomba combo J5 plus is its powerful four-stage cleaning system which includes an edge sweeping brush dual multi-surface rollers powerful suction and a hard surface mopping feature ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 1:21

Navigation (39)

it uses precision vision navigation to detect and avoid household obstacles with its front-facing camera. Its ability to navigate around furniture and thoroughly map rooms ensures that every inch of your floor gets the attention it needs. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 2:51
The front-facing camera aids in identifying and avoiding hazards, making it exceptionally smart in avoiding obstacles like pet waste and cords. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 3:04
will do a better job recognizing poop pet waste and cords than most other vacuums out there ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 4:18
we do not have liar navigation so there's no module up top this helps their vacuums be a little bit shorter which is a benefit to you if you have a lot of furniture around your house and areas that you hope your vacuum will be able to go under ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 2:25
navigational performance was very good ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 5:51
it uses precision vision navigation to detect and avoid household obstacles with its front-facing camera. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 2:40
has an Ever improving obstacle avoidance ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 0:16
The front-facing camera aids in identifying and avoiding hazards, making it exceptionally smart in avoiding obstacles like pet waste and cords. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 2:57
supports the ability to go back home recharge and then resume cleaning ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 2:08
obstacle avoidance on the front ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 4:10
smart enough to avoid pet waste ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 2:10
overall obstacle avoidance performance was very good ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 4:53
Maps your rooms ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 4:18
sophisticated navigation technology ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 0:14
will identify and avoid hazards ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 3:12
uses precision Vision navigation to detect and avoid household obstacles ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 3:06
What makes the Roomba Combo J5 Plus truly unique is its combination of advanced technology. Like other robot J series models, it uses precision vision navigation to detect and avoid household obstacles with its front-facing camera. Its ability to navigate around furniture and thoroughly map rooms ensures that every inch of your floor gets the attention it needs. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 2:43
Precision Vision navigation to detect protect and avoid household obstacles ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 2:56
the camera ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 0:12
identifying and avoiding obstacles like pet waste and cords ▶ Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Reviews || Best Robot Vacuum and @ 1:21
outstanding at Hazard avoidance and navigation ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:12
smarter navigation system, light and camera for detection ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 7:14
camera and pins allow for precise docking and emptying ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 4:36
promising to avoid pet poop ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:26
big wheels allow it to get over some obstacles ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 4:25
The front-facing camera aids in identifying and avoiding hazards, making it exceptionally smart in avoiding obstacles like pet waste and cords. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 3:04
obstacle avoidance technology which will detect an object and choose to view around it ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:32
avoiding pet poop ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:15
with this Innovative robot can actually go from mapping to vacuuming without any manual input thanks to a map head that stows away when moving to a carpet ▶ Best Robot Vacuum And Mop Combo 2025 [don’t buy one before w @ 3:40
it slows down quite a bit more than this one when it knows that it is close to a wall ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 4:30
pathing and our software is so good ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 0:39
Its navigation. All the new Roombas in this lineup use LiDAR, which, in my opinion, is a much more accurate way for robot vacuums to map and navigate around the house compared to VSLAM ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 3:39
it does have a built-in camera ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 3:38
smart enough to avoid pet waste ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:50
sophisticated navigation technology ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 0:10
identify and avoid hazards ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 2:49
precision Vision navigation to detect and avoid household obstacles ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 2:42
it uses Precision Vision navigation to detect and avoid household obstacles with its front-facing camera ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 2:50
exceptionally Smart in avoiding obstacles like pet waste and cords ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 3:07

Smart Features (29)

You can also schedule cleaning sessions and customize maps, integrating seamlessly with smart home systems. It can even be activated via voice commands using a smart assistant like Alexa, making it extremely userfriendly. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 3:27
Its AIdriven capabilities allow it to adapt and improve over time, making it smarter the more you use it. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 3:42
Its AIdriven capabilities allow it to adapt and improve over time, making it smarter the more you use it. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 3:34
It can even be activated via voice commands using a smart assistant like Alexa, making it extremely userfriendly. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 3:23
can be activated with voice commands using a smart assistant ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 3:45
AI can adapt and improve and it cleans up after itself with mapping technology ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 3:54
voice control ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 0:16
super intelligent ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 0:11
when it gets stuck it will send you a picture of what it sees is what is obstacles in front so it can let you know what is trapped under or what it is in the house ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 0:16
essentially learns from every run so it recognizes items such as cables and socks ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:39
can start remotely ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 4:08
ai-driven capabilities allow it to adapt and improve over time making it smarter the more you use it ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 3:51
compatibility with Alexa enables convenient voice controlled cleaning ▶ Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Reviews || Best Robot Vacuum and @ 1:43
It can even be activated via voice commands using a smart assistant like Alexa, making it extremely userfriendly. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 3:30
integrating seamlessly with smart home systems ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 3:36
iRobot home app which offers a slew of features ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 1:10
can even be activated via voice commands using a smart assistant like Alexa making it extremely userfriendly ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 3:39
special features on the app ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 4:02
smart mapping technology allows for precision cleaning by room adapting to the layout of your space ▶ Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Reviews || Best Robot Vacuum and @ 1:34
more specific voice controls ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 8:23
app is a lot better than other Robot vacuum apps ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 4:06
continuously roll out updates using our software so that your product improves and you don't have to do anything it just gets the software updated and can suddenly have new features ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 2:52
voice control ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 0:10
its AI can adapt and improve and it cleans up after itself ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 3:31
Aid driven capabilities allow it to adapt and improve over time making it smarter the more you use it ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 3:45
the iRobot home app which offers a slew of features ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 1:04
through the app you can schedule cleaning sessions set virtual boundaries and even monitor the roomba's progress from anywhere ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 1:07
integrating seamlessly with smart home systems ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 3:30
it can even be activated via voice commands using a smart assistant like Alexa making it extremely userfriendly ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 3:33

Maintenance (28)

self empty base ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 3:06
Dual brush roller system with that aerrow Force cleaning system that this vacuum has that helps prevent Tangles ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 4:00
The J5 Plus also comes with an auto empty bin, a massive convenience that saves you from emptying the bin for up to 60 days. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 2:29
the auto empty charging station reduces overall maintenance ensuring you spend less time with your hands on the device ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 0:21
The J5 Plus also comes with an auto empty bin, a massive convenience that saves you from emptying the bin for up to 60 days. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 2:34
no emptying for 60 days ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 2:41
this is a great addition to usability leaving you only to replace the dust bag in the base as it gets full ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 8:44
auto empty bin a huge convenience Edition and timesaver ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 2:37
empties the vacuum cleaner ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 9:38
self empties ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 7:48
The J5 Plus also comes with an auto empty bin, a massive convenience that saves you from emptying the bin for up to 60 days. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 2:34
high efficiency filter ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 0:46
seamlessly integrates self-emptying capabilities ▶ Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Reviews || Best Robot Vacuum and @ 1:18
comes with a handy clean base as well which will store up to 60 days of debris ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:50
60 days capacity, might extend to around 90 days if room is not so dirty ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 1:14
Transparent bin allows visibility of blockages, screws allow for manual removal of stuck items ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 1:39
dual multi-surface rubber brushes with opposing rotations, easy to clean ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 2:27
auto empty bin a massive convenience that saves you from empting the bin for up to 60 days ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 2:42
empties its own dust bin into a sealed bag ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:07
easy to put brushes back in ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 3:04
self-emptying base and charging dock ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 0:41
self emptying feature that lasts up to 60 days ▶ Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Reviews || Best Robot Vacuum and @ 1:29
larger than average bin capacity (60 days, potentially 90-120) ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 5:47
iRoot, for the first time ever, went with a single brush roller for their new lineup, as opposed to the dual brush rollers which they pioneered and patented 20-plus years ago. The single roller was actually better than their previous-generations’ rollers at resisting hair tangles. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 2:08
this is a self- emptying bin ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 6:42
Their new auto-wash dock design. When the robot returns to its dock to recharge, it will empty the contents of its dust bin into the included disposable bag in the dock, which iRoot says will last 75 days before needing to be changed out. The dock will also wash and dry the robot’s mop pads and refill the water tanks. It has a removable tray at the bottom for manual deep cleaning ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 2:33
no emptying for 60 days ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 2:19
The J5 plus also comes with an auto empty bin a massive convenience that saves you from emptying the bin for up to 60 days ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 2:33

Ease of Use (24)

Using the irobot Roomba Combo J5 Plus is remarkably simple. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 0:52
customization is another vital feature that I found incredibly useful. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 3:06
customization is another vital feature that I found incredibly useful. You can set up virtual boundaries, create personalized cleaning schedules, and establish no mop zones using the iRoot Home app. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 3:14
Inside the box, you get the Combo J5 Plus unit, a self-mping base and charging dock, interchangeable bins, a high efficiency filter, an extra edge cleaning brush, a mop pad, a disposable bag, and a cord. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 0:40
simple as pressing a button ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 1:01
Using the Irobot Roomba Combo J5 Plus is remarkably simple. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 0:57
easily swap between vacuum and mopping ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 3:52
setup is fairly easy for a single person to complete and takes five to ten minutes not including charging time ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 7:22
all of these features can greatly improve usability making the device more hands-off ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 8:11
put in quiet times as well so it won't automatically clean during the middle of the night and wake you up ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 6:48
offers a range of customization features ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 3:26
schedule this ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 6:43
Using the Irobot Roomba Combo J5 Plus is remarkably simple. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 0:52
remarkably simple ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 0:58
customization is another vital feature that I found incredibly useful. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 3:14
interchangeable bins ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 0:44
user-friendly app ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 8:38
customization is another vital feature that I found incredibly useful ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 3:20
it's capable of cleaning your entire Home Without You lifting a finger ▶ Best Robot Vacuum And Mop Combo 2025 [don’t buy one before w @ 3:51
interchangeability also works because you can do the same thing just by adding it to the I5 ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 2:30
it is a very welcome feature that saves me a lot of time to not have to empty my uh Roomba every single time it runs ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 7:29
simple as pressing a button ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 0:41
using the iRobot Roomba combo J5 plus is remarkably simple ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 0:52
easily swap routin vac vum and mopping ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 3:28

Overall (17)

near perfect with the J5 at 95 out of the best possible 100 ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 1:16
Inside the box, you get the Combo J5 Plus unit, a self-mping base and charging dock, interchangeable bins, a high efficiency filter, an extra edge cleaning brush, a mop pad, a disposable bag, and a cord. All these components add to the overall versatility and functionality of the device. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 0:32
not only vacuums but also mops ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 0:08
almost identical to the j7 but adds mopping functionality and has a larger battery ▶ The Best Robot Vacuum Tier List @ 6:49
one of the best robot vacuums you can buy ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:26
Inside the box, you get the Combo J5 Plus unit, a self-mping base and charging dock, interchangeable bins, a high efficiency filter, an extra edge cleaning brush, a mop pad, a disposable bag, and a cord. All these components add to the overall versatility and functionality of the device. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 0:32
compact and attractive design for a base ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:56
attractive, sleek design ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 9:46
combination of advanced technology ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 2:52
not only does the combo j7 plus give you the standard room navigation software and upscale designs synonymous with Roomba ▶ Best Robot Vacuum And Mop Combo 2025 [don’t buy one before w @ 3:33
Overall, the Roomba Combo J5 Plus excels in both vacuuming and mopping tasks. Its AIdriven capabilities allow it to adapt and improve over time, making it smarter the more you use it. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 3:39
not too obtrusive ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 5:59
it also has a light ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 0:14
one of the best robot vacuum and mop combinations you can find ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 0:05
Inside the Box you get the combo J5 plus unit a self-emptying base and charging dock interchangeable bins a high efficiency filter an extra Edge cleaning brush a mop pad a disposable bag and a cord ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 0:32
all these components add to the overall versatility and functionality of the device ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 0:45
leading the Roomba pack ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 2:30

Hard Floor Cleaning (12)

the specialized microfiber mop pads did an excellent job of removing dirt and footprints, no matter the surface. Whether it was hardwood or carpeted flooring, the Roomba Combo J5 Plus tackled it all without breaking a sweat. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 1:53
the specialized microfiber mop pads did an excellent job of removing dirt and footprints, no matter the surface. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 1:52
is not only a vacuum but a mob as well ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 0:04
it can vacuum and mop at the same time thanks to the retractable mop pad ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 0:06
mopping performance was great ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 2:02
specialized microfiber mop pads make quick work of dirt and Footprints no matter the surface ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 1:48
the specialized microfiber mop pads did an excellent job of removing dirt and footprints, no matter the surface. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 1:53
specialized microfiber mop pads did an excellent job of removing dirt and Footprints no matter the surface whether it was hardwood or carpeted flooring ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 1:59
add in the new mop pad that's on the existing I3 ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 2:20
specialized microfiber M pads make quick work of dirt and Footprints no matter the surface ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:30
just like the J5 if it doesn't have the front-facing camera but for mopping it doesn't really need that ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 7:46
the specialized microfiber mop pads did an excellent job of removing dirt and Footprints no matter the surface ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 1:53

Pet Hair Removal (9)

pet air performance for the combo j7 plus is excellent ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 4:26
What impressed me the most was how well it handled pet hair and intelligently avoided pet waste, saving me from potential messes. ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self @ 2:07
how well it handled pet hair and intelligently avoided pet waste ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the @ 2:07
the majority of the fur was removed from the carpet ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 4:28
handled pet hair well ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 2:08
handled pet hair and intelligently avoided pet waste ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Chr @ 2:13
What impressed me the most was how well it handled pet hair and intelligently avoided pet waste ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptyi @ 2:08
especially impressed by how well it handled pet hair ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:49
it handled pet hair and intelligently avoided pet waste ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 20 @ 2:08

Suction Power (8)

intelligent design of the cleaner, debris stays inside during movement, strong suction pulls it back for emptying ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 0:26
vacuums really well ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:06
three stage powerful cleaning system, 10 times the power lifting suction ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 2:18
more powerful suction ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 7:34
10xd power of the 694 entry model ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 0:15
same motor you have in the j7 ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 5:57
suction power is the same ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 6:02
powerful suction ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Rev @ 1:10

Carpet Cleaning (4)

retractable mop ensures none of your carpets will get wet from the robot itself ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 10:06
the mop on the Roomba combo Json plus has the helpful ability to lift its mop pad away so it can vacuum carpet or rugs without getting them wet ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 2:11
it has better suction it has better cleaning on the carpet ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 2:50
The 405 does have lifting mop pads: when the robot senses carpets, it automatically lifts the mop pads to keep the carpets dry. This allows you to vacuum and mop houses with a mixture of hard floors and carpets in the same run, making them much more efficient. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 3:23

Value for Money (3)

yes the Roomba combo j7 plus is ridiculously expensive but if you're looking to truly automate your vacuuming and mopping routines it doesn't get much better than this ▶ Best Robot Vacuum And Mop Combo 2025 [don’t buy one before w @ 3:23
better warranty than other robot vacuums ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 9:12
most affordable ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 7:38

Durability (2)

quality materials and construction suggest longevity ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 5:30
well-built with high-quality materials ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 10:17

Battery Life (2)

longer battery life ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 6:30
battery life is pretty much the same ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 6:04

Noise Level (1)

loud emptying noise speeds up the unloading process ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 5:05

Cons (77)

Hard Floor Cleaning (11)

mopping this is going to be very basic ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 4:29
no adjustable section or water flow and no mop cleaning or drying ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:40
tank constantly leaks water ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:44
mop has no scrubbing or vibrating properties to scrub away dried on dirt ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:32
mopping is really only good for a light dusting wipe ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 10:02
Regarding its mopping ability, the Roomba 405 uses two spinning mop pads that are electronically fed with water to saturate them. it left behind a massive amount of water. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 5:14
if there's a lot of solution on your mop pad it's going to leak on your floor because there's nothing stopping it from the water going off and running down onto your floors on your I5 ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 4:43
no mopping ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 0:28
tank system is not huge ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 4:18
don't have like rotating mob pads ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 7:27
don't have the same overall mopping system where they don't have Sonic mopping ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 7:21

Maintenance (10)

while the brush rolls did okay the majority of the hair would tangle around the edge sweeping brush ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 3:33
some robot vacuums have bases that can wash and dry mop pads as well as filthy internal water tanks however the combo j7 plus base lacks this functionality ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 8:56
the Roma combo Json plus struggled keeping hair from tangling ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 3:29
maintenance is where the Roomba combo adj7 plus can lack compared to the latest and greatest robot vacuums on the market ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 8:29
even though this is contained when you open this you do smell that sort of a dirty Dusty smell inside here ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 9:02
empty it after every use ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:47
using the mopping plate you can't Auto empty the dust bin so you do need to manually tip it into a garbage can ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:51
these marks are the protein powder getting into the uh Traction tires so they kind of rolled over into the ground ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 0:28
not coming with those Advanced mob stations that can not only dry but also clean your mop pads and remove them when they're not in use ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 7:14
remove the pad wash it yourself there's no self-empting here ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 4:06

Navigation (9)

it failed to recognize and avoid the mug instead the combo pushed the mug out of its path while it continued to clean ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 5:00
there were two occurrences where it got stuck once on a table leg and another time on a strap ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 6:00
wasn't able to find its way back to the dock in the end ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 6:32
cord and wall detection doesn't work 100% of the time ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 7:30
obstacle detection is not 100% accurate ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 4:17
it still hits a lot of stuff so if you have some delicate Furniture you might not want to get this ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 3:24
the lack of obstacle-avoidance sensors—front-mounted cameras or lasers that help the robot recognize and avoid household objects. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 6:03
no virtual walls ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 5:41
Navigation, especially edge and corner coverage, also along furniturees is mediocre at the current firmware. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 8:19

Carpet Cleaning (8)

low pale carpet and high pile carpet was where the combo Json plus struggled the most ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 1:18
Compared to the older iRoot models, the single structureless main brush is also in disadvantage regarding fiber removal from carpets. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 6:00
the carpet deep-clean test—where we see how good they are at picking up deeply embedded debris, such as sand—the Roomba 405 was significantly below average: by far the worst score we’ve ever seen from a Roomba. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 4:47
When cleaning the blue fluffy carpet, the results are even inferior to the already rather poor cleaning performance of a 10 Max or combo J9. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 2:26
We also have no gains after seven cleaning runs, leaving 61% of the test dust in the carpet. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 2:35
As we have seen, the overall carpet performance is not great and the 505 5 combo got outperformed in many cleaning tests. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 5:38
As expected, the 505 combo can't keep up with the red carpet cleaning performance, and it can't even reach the poor standards of the 10 Max or combo J9. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 2:47
The 505 combo was not able to remove the fibers even after four passes, while the tested S9 and the 10 Max had no issues to remove all fibers. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 6:18

Cleaning Performance (7)

cleaning speed test showed the Roomba combo Json plus was able to clean our 1 000 square foot office space within 70 to 80 minutes this speed is a little worse than the average compared to other robot vacuums we test ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 6:45
dirt detection feature also doesn't work if you have the mopping plate installed ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:58
It's absolutely no match for an iRoot S9 or 980 for either type of dirt. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 2:15
The dirt mat test shows that the 505 combo [...] falls short in bird's hand removal. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 2:07
it went straight down it rattled off some of the chips with the kind of bristles at the front right there and kind of Spun some of the chips ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 0:46
I also didn't manage to get some of the kind of tougher protein powders inside the creases ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 1:00
And these machines do nothing regarding dust and gaps, even with the use of mopping. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 7:50

Overall (6)

but not amazing ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 4:55
there are some key ways it's lagging behind other robot vacuums ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 7:18
iroot does not make this information readily available they tend to be on the lower side which is probably why it isn't advertised ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 0:45
there are definitely some things I wish I knew before buying ▶ Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy @ 0:21
it may be lacking some of the latest and greatest features we have seen on the market ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 9:49
This performance is not great ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 7:38

Smart Features (6)

doesn't have that AI detection so there's no no go zones here ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 0:25
no front-facing camera on your I5 ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 5:32
doesn't have the front facing camera ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 0:24
no front-facing camera this is no none of the virtual walls and the more advanced mopping or mapping features ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 6:16
none of the more advanced mapping features ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 5:43
no no go zones ▶ iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? @ 5:38

Ease of Use (5)

I really wish they gave us app controls that's definitely a miss this is just a gravity fed system so there's no control for water flow and things like that ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review @ 4:35
swap out the dust bin in order to mop ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:25
mop bin has to be set up as its own accessory before you can use it ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:27
The app. In some ways, the app is an upgrade from previous iRoot apps, But it still doesn’t match the options of its main competitors, and the app was consistently buggy in our tests ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 6:34
also the app still needs some polish since you have no obstacle avoidance settings or even usable feedback regarding obstacle avoidance. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 8:28

Noise Level (5)

noisiest part is because it sucks all of the debris and the dust and the dirt it's collected and it sucks it up into this box on the back ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 7:58
this is about average when compared to other robot vacuums we've tested and can be loud enough to disrupt conversation ▶ Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) @ 9:38
auto emptying is jet engine loud ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 9:37
emptying noise is quite loud ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 5:05
it is one or two DB higher than the other Roomba so if you're worried about voice definitely choose this one ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review @ 5:10

Value for Money (4)

much more expensive though to the point where it's really not a good value ▶ The Best Robot Vacuum Tier List @ 6:55
won't come cheap ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 6:23
very expensive floor robot to have this many limitations ▶ Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop @ 10:06
the Roomba combo j7 plus is ridiculously expensive ▶ Best Robot Vacuum And Mop Combo 2025 [don’t buy one before w @ 3:23

Pet Hair Removal (3)

be a little bit cautious about is once your pet gets used to it I do worry about it potentially sort of catching up with a really fluffy tail ▶ Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mo @ 4:23
better scores for pet hair ▶ Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 @ 6:10
it performed poorly in the 2½-in. flattened-pet-hair-pickup test, where it got the lowest score we’ve seen yet, effectively picking up only about half of the hair on the carpet. ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 5:01

Suction Power (2)

Though, as I said, it was good at picking up debris on the surfaces of floors, it didn’t do so well with some of the other performance metrics. For example, its suction power and airflow were both below average on max power ▶ Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it @ 4:22
Vacuuming only is just bad. ▶ iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review @ 7:48

Durability (1)

black parts attract fingerprints ▶ iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review @ 9:51

Review sources

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Robot Vacuum - Demo & Review by Nick Powell — 27 pros, 4 cons
Roomba Combo j7+ Review - FULLY Retractable Mop! (World 1st) by Modern Castle — 15 pros, 13 cons
iRobot Combo i5 & i5+: Is it an i3+ with a mop? by The French Glow — 11 pros, 14 cons
Roomba Combo J5+ Review | Watch Before You Buy by Justin Barber — 20 pros, 1 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop Review (2024) - Watch Before You Buy by Larisa Review — 20 pros, 0 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop-Christopher by Christopher reviews — 19 pros, 0 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Review 2024 by Jana Hines — 17 pros, 0 cons
Review: iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ vacuum & mop by Erin Lawrence — 4 pros, 11 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review – Smart Cleaning Without the Mess? by Kate Hodges — 14 pros, 0 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Cleaning & Self-Emptying (2025) by Melba Watson — 14 pros, 0 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ Review: Smart Vacuum & Mop with Self-Emptying Feature (2025) by Jennie Brewer — 13 pros, 0 cons
iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo - cleaning performance review by frickhelm — 0 pros, 13 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Rapid Review by Vacuum Chef — 9 pros, 3 cons
Roomba Plus 405 Combo Review - I Really Wanted To Like it by Vacuum Wars — 5 pros, 6 cons
Best Robot Vac !!! iRobot j7+ Roomba Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop Review by Geekanoids — 7 pros, 3 cons
iRobot Roomba Combo j5 and iRobot Roomba E6 Review by Wine Vladimer — 5 pros, 5 cons
Top 5 Best Roomba Reviews of 2024 by Review Pro — 7 pros, 2 cons
Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Reviews || Best Robot Vacuum and Mop 2024 In Amazon by Review Hut — 5 pros, 0 cons
Best Robot Vacuum And Mop Combo 2025 [don’t buy one before watching this] by Valid Consumer — 4 pros, 1 cons
The Best Robot Vacuum Tier List by Consumer Analysis — 1 pros, 1 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ worth buying?

Based on 20 independent YouTube reviews, the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ scores 4/5 with 217 positive and 77 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #66 in the Robot Vacuums category.

What do reviewers like most about the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+?

The most praised aspects are cleaning performance, navigation, smart features — Cleaning Performance (39 mentions), Navigation (39 mentions), Smart Features (29 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+?

Reviewers most frequently criticize hard floor cleaning, maintenance — Hard Floor Cleaning (11 mentions), Maintenance (10 mentions).

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