[daniel200]

I have an irobot i7+. I am very happy with it. So far its history map shows it has cleaned a total of 270,000 square feet (that represents cleaning my home about 150 times).

The mapping function is very helpful as it allows me to define particular areas of the house (for example main bedroom or kitchen) and then send it to clean only that area. I have found that the robot works methodically and covers the entire area very well.

The i7+ also has an automatic dirt disposal system that automatically empties the robot dust bin once its full. This allows the robot to continue working if you are not home (otherwise the robot stops until you are able to manually empty the dust bin). The auto dust disposal system works very well and has never caused problems.

The robot is about 3 1/4 inches tall …. So it will not go under things if there is not enough clearance.. I ended up purchasing some 3/4 inch wooden risers so that I could raise some furniture so that the robot was able to clean underneath.

Occasionally, you will need to perform some simple maintenance. For example if it picks up some string, a paper clip or a rubberband … it may get caught in the rollers or wheels causing extra noise and poor performance. But it is very easy to flip the robot over and do the required maintenance.

The i7+ is expensive but when I consider it has cleaned the home more than 150 times …. I would not hesitate to purchase again,

I do not have any pets. So I have no experience with pet hair or other pet related issues.

[Baldbaron]

Cat likes to ride on it...wife doesn't.

[jedalton]

had mine for 7 years and love it. replaced battery twice

[JoelJohnson]

We have a knock off, but it works good enough. Don't have to get under the bed.

[togabill]

Which vacs avoid electrical wires?

[CosmicTrucker]

I've owned Romba's and other knockoff models. Currently own a Shark that self empties it's bin at the charging base. The Shark does a very good job at mapping your home. After the mapping process, you can then select individual areas or rooms for the vac to clean. You will be amazed at what this vac will find during it's routine. None of these are perfect and the Shark has gotten stuck under a dining room chair or under a piece of furniture, but it's rare for this to happen. The Shark also has a smartphone app that works very well too. The cost may sting a little at around $500, but if you're a busy person, Lazy person or one who just would like a helping hand, then I recommend the Shark.

[fireman]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow

Those of you that have an iRobot or any other brand how do you like it?
Looking for comments and suggestions on how you like it and what the best one might be.

Love our Roomba. Get a 600 or higher model and it comes with mapping. Worth the extra money.

[plhami24]

The I robot cleans great. But, it gets stuck under furniture, in the tracks of the slider doors, and on electrical cords. I bought it to clean while I was gone. That doesn’t work. So, it runs for an hour and a half while I’m home watching it and is quite noisy

[PoolBrews]

We had a Neato, and while it worked OK, we sold it. Every time you want it run, you need to pick up anything small on the floor, tip up the kitchen chairs, end tables, etc or it doesn't clean those areas, or gets stuck under the chairs or end tables.

It was as much work to prepare the area as it was to run the robot - and it doesn't do as good a job as the full size vacuum.

[Redwood8300]

There are a couple good YouTube channels that test them. Take a look at this one.
Top 5 Best Robot Vacuums 2021- Vacuum Wars! - YouTube

[toeser]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Mapping/Memories are "ok".............not as good as consumers think.

Place Cheerios around the house and see how long, if at all, before they are picked up.

Jus say'n.

I have a direct-from-China brand that was cheap and came with instructions in Chinese, it's 3 1/2 years old, has intelligent mapping - which produces an actual map - and has been flawless.

Sadly, I think it is no longer available.

[LonnyP]

Make sure you get one that has a memory and it programmable for areas. Ours has neither and is borderline useless without that feature. Does not remember spots where it gets stuck, goes over the same areas etc..

[Dilligas]

We had an early roomba but didn’t like the random cleaning pattern. We got a Eufy 2 years ago with up-back cleaning pattern and love it. Our Eufy is much quieter and cleans better than our roomba (And was much less expensive). Our G30 Edge goes over tile/hardwood/area rugs effortlessly.

[rnicholis]

Purchased these expensive but worth every penny. Programmed house and tell Alexa to have Roomba vacuum an area, kitchen, tv room, hallway etc or entire house and Alexa asks if I want it mopped when vacuuming done and I say yes or no. I prepare areas removing glass vases on floor because this robot is strong and can move some chairs, small curio tables if it finds itself “cornered” and my floors get done. If it needs recharging it returns itself then completes the job. We love it. About 9 months experience with it.

[Nannyof3]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow

Those of you that have an iRobot or any other brand how do you like it?
Looking for comments and suggestions on how you like it and what the best one might be.

I have an old one, probably 8-9 years, at the time it was the top of the line, it still does a good job. the new ones can be programmed from your phone and have a much larger dust bin. when it dies I'll definitely get another one.