Best Roomba to buy in 2025
| Features |  Roomba Combo i5+ |
 Roomba S9+ |
 Roomba j9 |
 Roomba Combo j9+ |
Roomba Combo 10 Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $479.99 | $556.0 | $899 | $767.0 | $1,395 |
| Cleaning mechanics | |||||
| Suction power Compared to Roomba 600 Series |
10x the air power | 10x air power | 20x the air power | 20x the air power | 20x the air power |
| Run Time (min) | 75 | 120 | 75 | 110 | 120 |
| Brush type | dual rubber brush | dual rubber brush | dual rubber brush | dual rubber brush | dual rubber brush |
| Carpet Boost | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Dirt Detect | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Full Bin Indicator | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dirt Detective | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Navigation & Mapping | |||||
| Object recognition | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Navigation Technology | iAdapt 3.0 (Imprint™ Smart Mapping) | iAdapt 3.0 (Imprint™ Smart Mapping + PrecisionVision Navigation) | iAdapt 3.0 (Imprint™ Smart Mapping + PrecisionVision Navigation) | iAdapt 3.0 (Imprint™ Smart Mapping + PrecisionVision Navigation) | iAdapt 3.0 (Imprint™ Smart Mapping + PrecisionVision Navigation) |
| AutoWash dock | |||||
| Automatical water refill | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Deep Scrubing with SmartScrub | - | - | yes | yes | yes |
| Automatic Solution Refill | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Automatic Dirt Disposal | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Auto washes & dries the pad | no | no | no | no | yes |
| Dock self-cleans | no | no | no | no | yes |
| Mopping | |||||
| Mopping Technology | interchangeable bin | - | - | retractable mop arm | retractable mop arm |
| Vacuums and mops simultaneously | requires bin change | - | - | yes | yes |
| Auto mop lifting | no | - | - | yes | yes |
| Avoids Carpet In Mopping Mode | no | - | - | yes | yes |
| App | |||||
| Keep Out Zones | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Clean & Schedule By Room | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Room Cleaning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| No-Mop Zones | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Automatically cleans the dirtiest room first | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA | HEPA |
| Auto Recharge | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Scheduling | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Recharge and Resume | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Other | |||||
| Dimensions (dxh) | 13.34 x 3.63 in / 33.88 x 9.22 cm | 12.25 x 3.5 in / 31.75 x 8.89 cm | 13.3 x 3.4 in / 33.7 x 8.6 cm | 13.3 x 3.4 in / 33.7 x 8.6 cm | 13.3 x 3.4 in / 33.7 x 8.6 cm |
| Weight (lbs/kg) | 7.44 / 3.37 | 8.15 / 3.69 | 7.49 / 3.4 | 7.49 / 3.4 | 7.49 / 3.4 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
Breaking it into three categories: Budget (Roomba Combo i5+), Mid class (Roomba S9+), and premium models (Roomba Combo j9+, and Roomba Combo 10 Max).
Those are the robots with a camera which means they are efficient at navigation. The premium models are good at recognizing pet waste, cords, socks, etc. But if you are looking at a robot with mopping, the Combo series list is down below.
Best Budget Roomba 2025
The budget Roombas don't have extras like object recognition or water tank refill options, however, it's s reliable lineup with an affordable price tag.
Roomba Combo i5+
All models can clean in the dark but would rely on a gyroscope more than on a camera. The Roomba Combo i5+ maps with a gyroscope and doesn't have extras like object recognition or mop washing. The Roomba Combo i5+ has an interchangeable bin so you can replace it with a water tank and start mopping. The robot doesn't mop and vacuum at the same time, so you need to vacuum first.
With all that, the Roomba Combo i5+ is a great reliable device with an auto-empty station.
The Roomba i5+ is the best-value budget 2-in-1 robot vacuum
Best Mid-Class: Roomba s9+
Roomba s9+
The most powerful robot vacuum cleaner on the market
The Roomba s9 is the only robot in the lineup with a battery life of up to 120 minutes and the strongest suction. It also has a unique D-shape design and wider rollers. The Roomba s9 is more suitable for homes with a minimalist design and mostly carpeted surface.
Roomba's Premium j Series
The Roomba Combo j9+ also has a standard j9+ modification.
The Roomba j9+ is the best if you don't require mopping
Roomba Combo j9+
Fills the water tank automatically
The Roomba Combo j9+ station refills the water tank, automatically adds detergent, and has a longer battery life. The robot intelligently cleans the dirtiest rooms first and boosts suction on a carpet which is the only after the s9+ robot can do. The robot doesn't wash and dry the mopping pad. If you want this extra, have a look at the Roomba Combo 10 Max.
The Roomba j9+ has the same specs except for the mopping part and comes with a different self-emptying base.
Roomba's best: Combo 10 Max
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is a perfect option for a smooth mopping experience with an upgraded AutoWash Dock.
The new docking station:
- self-empties;
- refills liquid for up to 30 days;
- washes and dries the pad;
- washes itself automatically after every mopping.
While the Roomba Combo j9+ refills the water tank, the Roomba Combo 10 Max additionally washes and dries the pads.
Summing up
If you need better navigation and no mopping, the Roomba s9+ would be a good option.
The budget self-emptying robot vacuum is the Roomba Combo i5+. Its navigation is a step back from the premium robots yet is much better than a random-bouncing robot.
For the best mopping experience with all the dock self-washing things, have a look at the latest Roomba Combo 10 Max.