The Best Roomba of 2026: Which iRobot to Buy

Roomba is still the name most people say when they mean "robot vacuum", but the range behind it has changed. The older numbered models many buyers remember no longer appear in the current Amazon US data we read, which shows a different set of names: the 105 and 115X at the entry end, the Plus series in the middle and the Max series at the top. The names are easy to mix up, and the same number can mean a vacuum-only robot, a vacuum and mop combo or a robot with a self-emptying dock.

This guide goes through every current Roomba we found, in plain terms. It explains what the name tells you, compares the nine main models on the points that decide a purchase, and gives each one a clear role: who it is for and who should look elsewhere.

How the 2026 Roomba Line-Up Works

Reading iRobot's names correctly saves you from buying the wrong robot. There are three things to decode: the series, the type, and the dock.

105, 115X, Plus and Max: The Four Series

The 105 is the entry series. Its listings stress LiDAR mapping, cleaning in neat rows and the Roomba Home app, and none of them gives a suction figure in pascals: iRobot compares the 105 to its older 600 series instead. The 115X is the next step on that rung. The listings state 15,000 Pa and a mop pad that avoids carpet. We left it out of the picks below because the models above and below it cover the same homes more clearly.

The Plus series is the middle of the range: the 415, 575 and 678 all carry multifunction AutoWash docks and PrecisionVision AI or similar obstacle recognition, with stated suction rising from the 575's 25,000 Pa to the 678's 30,000 Pa. The Max series is the top: the Max 775 Pet is listed at 30,000 Pa and the Max 875 at 40,000 Pa. An X at the end of a name, as on the 415X and 678X, marks a variant of the same robot that we did not review separately.

Vac or Combo: Does It Mop?

"Vac" means a vacuum only. "Combo" means a vacuum and mop in one. The 105 Vac cleans dry floors and has no mop. The 105 Combo adds a microfiber pad fed by a micro-pump, with a SmartScrub mode that iRobot says scrubs twice as deeply, and it detects carpet and avoids mopping it. If you never mop, a Vac saves you a part to look after. If you have any hard floor in the home, the Combo is worth the step.

AutoEmpty and AutoWash: What the Dock Does

An AutoEmpty dock empties the robot's bin into a sealed bag; on the AutoEmpty 105 models iRobot states up to 75 days between bag changes. An AutoWash dock does more: it also washes the mop, dries it with warm air and refills the water. On the Plus 415 and 678 and the Max 875 iRobot states up to 90 days of dust emptying, and the Plus 575 and Max 775 Pet list up to three months. The dock is where most of the difference in daily effort lives, so decide on it before you decide on suction.

What About Pet Hair?

The Plus and Max models list rubber or anti-tangle brushes aimed at pet hair. For the full ranking across brands, see our guide to the best robot vacuums for pet hair.

Best Roombas Compared

The table puts all nine side by side. Suction is iRobot's own rating in pascals (Pa) where it gives one. Compare it with other iRobot models, not with other brands, because every maker measures its own way.

Roomba	Roomba Max 875 Best overallTop pick	Roomba Plus 575	Roomba Plus 678	Roomba Max 775 Pet	Roomba Plus 415	Roomba 105 Combo AutoEmpty	Roomba 105 Combo	Roomba 105 Vac AutoEmpty	Roomba 105 Vac
Robot
Best for	Stains and carpet pickup	All-round washing dock	Stuck-on messes	Pet homes	Entry washing dock	Mop plus emptying, no wash	Light mopping	Dry floors, hands-off	Simple daily vacuuming
Suction	40,000 Pa	25,000 Pa	30,000 Pa	30,000 Pa	Not stated in Pa	Not stated in Pa	Not stated in Pa	Not stated in Pa	Not stated in Pa
Navigation	Dual Line LiDAR + AI	LiDAR + AI	Dual Line LiDAR + AI	LiDAR + AI	LiDAR + obstacle recognition	LiDAR	LiDAR	LiDAR	LiDAR
Mop	Heated roller, rug shield	Spinning pads, lift 10 mm	Heated roller, lifts 10 mm	Roller with cover	Spinning pads, lift 10 mm	Pad, avoids carpet	Pad, avoids carpet	❌ No mop	❌ No mop
Dock	Empties, washes, dries	Empties, washes, dries	Empties, washes, dries	Empties, washes, dries	Empties, washes, dries	Empties only	Charges only	Empties only	Charges only
Hands-free	Up to 90 days of dust	Up to 3 months	Up to 90 days of dust	Up to 3 months	90 days	Up to 75 days	Empty by hand	Up to 75 days	Empty by hand
Hair	✅ Hair-cutting main brush	✅ Rubber brushes	✅ Hair-cutting brush	✅ Dual rubber brushes	✅ Tangle-free rubber brushes	Multi-surface brush	Multi-surface brush	Multi-surface brush	Multi-surface brush
Price tier	$$$ Premium	$$$ Premium	$$$ Premium	$$$ Premium	$$ Mid-range	$$ Mid-range	$$ Mid-range	$$ Mid-range	$ Budget
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Best overall

Roomba Max 875

Best for

Stains and carpet pickup

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Suction

40,000 Pa

Navigation

Dual Line LiDAR + AI

Mop

Heated roller, rug shield

Dock

Empties, washes, dries

Hands-free

Up to 90 days of dust

Hair

✅ Hair-cutting main brush

Price tier

$$$ Premium

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Roomba Plus 575

Best for

All-round washing dock

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Suction

25,000 Pa

Navigation

LiDAR + AI

Mop

Spinning pads, lift 10 mm

Dock

Empties, washes, dries

Hands-free

Up to 3 months

Hair

✅ Rubber brushes

Price tier

$$$ Premium

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Roomba Plus 678

Best for

Stuck-on messes

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Suction

30,000 Pa

Navigation

Dual Line LiDAR + AI

Mop

Heated roller, lifts 10 mm

Dock

Empties, washes, dries

Hands-free

Up to 90 days of dust

Hair

✅ Hair-cutting brush

Price tier

$$$ Premium

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Roomba Max 775 Pet

Best for

Pet homes

Show specifications

Suction

30,000 Pa

Navigation

LiDAR + AI

Mop

Roller with cover

Dock

Empties, washes, dries

Hands-free

Up to 3 months

Hair

✅ Dual rubber brushes

Price tier

$$$ Premium

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Roomba Plus 415

Best for

Entry washing dock

Show specifications

Suction

Not stated in Pa

Navigation

LiDAR + obstacle recognition

Mop

Spinning pads, lift 10 mm

Dock

Empties, washes, dries

Hands-free

90 days

Hair

✅ Tangle-free rubber brushes

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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Roomba 105 Combo AutoEmpty

Best for

Mop plus emptying, no wash

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Suction

Not stated in Pa

Navigation

LiDAR

Mop

Pad, avoids carpet

Dock

Empties only

Hands-free

Up to 75 days

Hair

Multi-surface brush

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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Roomba 105 Combo

Best for

Light mopping

Show specifications

Suction

Not stated in Pa

Navigation

LiDAR

Mop

Pad, avoids carpet

Dock

Charges only

Hands-free

Empty by hand

Hair

Multi-surface brush

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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Roomba 105 Vac AutoEmpty

Best for

Dry floors, hands-off

Show specifications

Suction

Not stated in Pa

Navigation

LiDAR

Mop

❌ No mop

Dock

Empties only

Hands-free

Up to 75 days

Hair

Multi-surface brush

Price tier

$$ Mid-range

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Roomba 105 Vac

Best for

Simple daily vacuuming

Show specifications

Suction

Not stated in Pa

Navigation

LiDAR

Mop

❌ No mop

Dock

Charges only

Hands-free

Empty by hand

Hair

Multi-surface brush

Price tier

$ Budget

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The Best Roombas, Reviewed

Each review opens with the short verdict, then who should buy it and who should not. The detail underneath is there for when two picks look close. For a direct comparison with the other big name, see Roomba vs Roborock, and for the other mass-market rival, Shark vs Roomba.

1

Top pick · Best overall Roomba

iRobot Roomba Max 875

The Roomba to buy if you want iRobot's best. It is built for sticky floors and carpet in the same home, and the dock handles the rest for up to 90 days.

• $$$ Premium
• Suction 40,000 Pa
• Navigation Dual Line LiDAR + AI
• Mop Heated roller, rug shield
• Dock Empties, washes, dries

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Buy it if

You have both hard floors and rugs, pets or spills that dry on, and you want one robot to cope with all of it.

Skip it if

You are on a tight budget, or you want the lowest possible body; the Plus series is the lower step.

iRobot calls this its most advanced robot. It combines SealForce technology and tornado-like airflow with a stated 40,000 Pa. The PowerSpin Max roller mop works with 140°F hot water at 300 RPM and 18 N of downward pressure, helped by an ultrasonic ThermaMist at 140°F that softens dried spills. PerfectEdge extends the roller up to 45 mm along walls.

For rugs, iRobot lists a self-lifting roller shield: the AI-powered DriLift detects carpet, raises the mop and lowers the shield. The AutoWash dock washes the roller with 176°F water, dries it with 131°F air and empties into a carbon AllergenLock bag for up to 90 days. Navigation is ClearView Pro Dual Line LiDAR with PrecisionVision AI, which iRobot says recognizes 300+ common objects, and the robot climbs thresholds up to 3.5 cm. The listing shows a height of 3.9 inches, but treat that as a listing field rather than an iRobot claim and measure your own furniture.

What stands out

• 40,000 Pa stated, the highest among current Roombas
• Heated roller mop with a shield that protects rugs
• Dock empties for up to 90 days and washes at 176°F
• PrecisionVision AI recognizes 300+ common objects, per iRobot

Trade-offs

• Roller mop and heated wash add parts to maintain
• Wi-Fi bands are not stated in the listing

2

Best all-round washing dock

iRobot Roomba Plus 575

The balanced Roomba. A stated 25,000 Pa, a dock that washes and dries the pads, and a body iRobot describes as 46% smaller than the Roomba 505.

• $$$ Premium
• Suction 25,000 Pa
• Navigation LiDAR + AI
• Mop Spinning pads, lift 10 mm
• Dock Empties, washes, dries

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Buy it if

You want a washing dock and good carpet-versus-hard-floor handling without going all the way to the Max.

Skip it if

You want a roller mop or the strongest suction in the range.

iRobot states 25,000 Pa suction and a rubber and bristle brush for debris and pet hair. SmartScrub and DualClean mop pads apply extra pressure to dried spills, and an articulating arm extends the pad 35 mm for 18% more edge coverage. The robot automatically detects carpet and lifts the pads 10 mm, climbs thresholds up to 35 mm, and uses ClearView Pro LiDAR with PrecisionVision AI.

The AutoWash dock washes the pads at 167°F, hot-air dries them at 113°F and empties debris for up to 3 months, with enough liquid to refill the onboard tank for up to 40 days of mopping. Tangle-resistant rubber brushes and a 3 prong side brush are aimed at heavy shedders.

What stands out

• 25,000 Pa stated
• Pads lift 10 mm on carpet
• Dock washes at 167°F and dries at 113°F
• Up to 40 days of mop liquid per refill

Trade-offs

• Wi-Fi bands are not stated in the listing
• Spinning pads rather than a roller, so less scrubbing than the Max

3

Best for stuck-on messes

iRobot Roomba Plus 678

The one for kitchens that see real mess. It sprays a stain before the roller reaches it, and it still lifts the mop over carpet.

• $$$ Premium
• Suction 30,000 Pa
• Navigation Dual Line LiDAR + AI
• Mop Heated roller, lifts 10 mm
• Dock Empties, washes, dries

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Buy it if

Your problem is dried spills, muddy paw prints and kitchen splatter on hard floors.

Skip it if

Your floors are mostly carpet; you would be paying for a mopping system you use less.

iRobot lists 30,000 Pa and SprayForce AI, which it says pre-treats floors with 40,000 Pa of spray pressure before mopping. The self-cleaning PowerSpin roller scrubs with heated water and 15 newtons of pressure, and PerfectEdge extends it up to 45 mm. SealForce creates a seal against carpet fibers for up to 4x more suction than the Roomba 505, per iRobot.

The AutoWash dock soaks the roller in 176°F water, dries it with 131°F air and empties into a sealed bag for up to 90 days. The robot has a 9.95 cm profile and climbs thresholds up to 3.5 cm. AI vision identifies liquids, solid debris and stains and adjusts the cleaning.

What stands out

• SprayForce pre-treatment for dried messes
• Heated roller mop with 15 newtons of pressure
• 9.95 cm profile and 3.5 cm threshold climb
• Dock empties for up to 90 days

Trade-offs

• Wi-Fi bands are not stated in the listing
• Roller mop and spray add parts to maintain

4

Best for pet zones

iRobot Roomba Max 775 Pet

The Roomba tuned for animals: pet zones in the app, dual rubber brushes, and recognition of pet waste among the things it avoids.

• $$$ Premium
• Suction 30,000 Pa
• Navigation LiDAR + AI
• Mop Roller with cover
• Dock Empties, washes, dries

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Buy it if

You have dogs or cats, or a litter area, and you want the robot to treat pet spots as their own zones.

Skip it if

You have no pets and want the strongest suction in the range; the Max 875 states 40,000 Pa.

The listing gives 30,000 Pa, dual rubber brushes that resist tangles from pet and long hair, enhanced pet-object AI and pet zone cleaning. The PowerSpin roller mop self-cleans with fresh water and built-in scraping, and iRobot calls its roller mop cover an industry first: it lifts and shields the mop to keep carpets dry. Heated spot mopping and 200 RPM scrubbing target dried spills.

The AutoWash dock empties for up to 3 months, washes at 167°F, dries the mop at 122°F and dispenses solution. Carbon-activated AllergenLock bags trap dust and odors. The listing height field reads 4.1 inches.

What stands out

• Pet zones and pet-object AI
• Dual rubber brushes resist tangles
• Roller mop cover keeps carpets dry
• Carbon bags trap odors

Trade-offs

• Wi-Fi bands are not stated in the listing
• Roller mop and heated wash add parts to maintain

5

Best entry washing dock

iRobot Roomba Plus 415

The cheapest way into the Plus series. It lifts its pads over rugs and the dock washes them, but iRobot gives no suction figure in pascals.

• $$ Mid-range
• Suction Not stated in Pa
• Navigation LiDAR + obstacle recognition
• Mop Spinning pads, lift 10 mm
• Dock Empties, washes, dries

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Buy it if

You want a washing dock and pet-friendly brushes at the mid-range tier.

Skip it if

You need to compare suction across models; the listing quotes only 2.8x more than the Roomba Plus 405.

The listing describes DualClean mop pads with 2.8x more suction than the Roomba Plus 405 and SmartScrub pressure for dried food and muddy paw prints. The body is 46% slimmer than the Plus 405 and the brushes extend toward edges. The AutoWash dock empties for 90 days, washes the pads and heat dries them at 113°F, and refills water. Rubber brushes are tangle-free, the pads lift 10 mm over carpet, and LiDAR with obstacle recognition navigates around cords and shoes. The listing height field reads 3.29 inches.

What stands out

• Dock empties for 90 days and washes the pads
• Pads lift 10 mm on carpet
• Tangle-free rubber brushes
• LiDAR plus obstacle recognition

Trade-offs

• No suction figure in Pa
• Comparisons are to older models we do not list

6

Best entry combo with emptying

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo AutoEmpty

The entry Roomba that vacuums, mops and empties itself. The dock does not wash the pad, so mopping stays a manual chore.

• $$ Mid-range
• Suction Not stated in Pa
• Navigation LiDAR
• Mop Pad, avoids carpet
• Dock Empties only

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Buy it if

You want light mopping and no daily bin to empty, and you are fine rinsing a pad.

Skip it if

You want the mop washed and dried for you; that starts with the Plus series.

iRobot lists up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning, ClearView LiDAR, 70x more power-lifting suction than the Roomba 600 series and a microfiber pad with a micro-pump. Settings include vac only, mop only and combo, and SmartScrub for 2x deeper scrubbing. The robot detects and avoids carpets while mopping. The box includes an extra mop pad. The listing height field reads 4.09 inches. Setup and operation use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

What stands out

• Dock empties for up to 75 days
• Vac only, mop only and combo modes
• Avoids carpets while mopping
• Extra mop pad in the box

Trade-offs

• Mop is not washed by the dock
• Suction not stated in pascals

7

Best for light mopping on a budget

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo

A small step up from the 105 Vac that adds a mop pad. You still empty the bin yourself.

• $$ Mid-range
• Suction Not stated in Pa
• Navigation LiDAR
• Mop Pad, avoids carpet
• Dock Charges only

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Buy it if

You have hard floors in a small home and want dust and light mopping in one run.

Skip it if

You want hands-off emptying or a mop that scrubs hard.

iRobot lists ClearView LiDAR that cleans in neat rows even in the dark, a microfiber mop pad, and automatic detection and avoidance of carpets while mopping. You can pick vac only, mop only or combo, and adjust passes, suction and the amount of solution. The dock charges only, so you empty the bin by hand. The listing height field reads 4.1 inches.

What stands out

• LiDAR mapping with neat rows
• Mop pad with carpet avoidance
• Vac only, mop only and combo modes

Trade-offs

• No self-emptying
• Mop pad is not washed by the dock

8

Best for dry-only hands-off cleaning

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac AutoEmpty

The self-emptying Roomba for people who only vacuum. Fewer parts than a combo and a bag that seals on removal.

• $$ Mid-range
• Suction Not stated in Pa
• Navigation LiDAR
• Mop No mop
• Dock Empties only

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Buy it if

Your floors are dry, you vacuum often, and emptying a bin is the part you dislike.

Skip it if

You want any mopping at all.

The listing gives up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning with a bag that traps 99% of allergens as small as 0.7 microns. Navigation is ClearView LiDAR, scheduling is by room, and you can set keep-out zones in the Roomba Home app. The listing height field reads 4.1 inches.

What stands out

• Dock empties for up to 75 days
• Sealed bag, no dust cloud
• Simple app with keep-out zones

Trade-offs

• No mop
• Suction not stated in pascals

9

Best cheap Roomba

iRobot Roomba 105 Vac

The honest budget Roomba. No mop and no self-emptying dock, but LiDAR mapping, neat rows and an app that lets you clean one room at a time.

• $ Budget
• Suction Not stated in Pa
• Navigation LiDAR
• Mop No mop
• Dock Charges only

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Buy it if

You want a robot to keep floors tidy between real cleans, and the budget is tight.

Skip it if

You will not empty a bin after most runs, or you want mopping.

iRobot lists ClearView LiDAR, room scheduling, adjustable passes and suction, keep-out zones and a spot mode that works one patch for up to five minutes. The robot recharges and resumes where it stopped. The dock charges only. For more low-cost options across brands, see our guide to the best cheap robot vacuums, or to the best self-emptying robot vacuums if the bin is the issue.

What stands out

• LiDAR mapping at the budget tier
• Room selection and keep-out zones
• Recharges and resumes on its own

Trade-offs

• No self-emptying
• No mop
• Suction not stated in pascals

Roomba j7, j9 and s9: What Replaced Them

Many readers arrive here looking for the Roomba j7, j9 or s9. None of them is in the Amazon US data we read on November 6, 2026: every iRobot model returned there is from the 105, 115X, Plus and Max families. We found no iRobot source we could open that names a successor to the j7 or j9, so we do not claim one. If you are replacing an older j-series robot, the Max series is the tier to look at today if you want AI obstacle recognition and a washing dock, though that is our reading of the range, not an iRobot statement. Check iRobot's own site for support on a robot you already own.

Older Roombas Such as the 675 and 890

These are not in the current data either, so we do not review them. The current entry model, the Roomba 105 Vac, is the closest in role to an older 600 series robot: iRobot itself compares the 105's suction to that series.

iRobot in 2026: The Company and the App

You may have read that iRobot went bankrupt. It did, and it came out the other side. Here is what the sources we opened say.

What Happened

The Register reported on December 15, 2025 that iRobot had entered Chapter 11, with Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics set to acquire the company under a restructuring support agreement, and that operations would run as usual during the process. On January 23, 2026 iRobot announced that it had completed the transaction and that Picea had acquired 100% of its equity interests, which also ended the prepackaged Chapter 11. iRobot is now privately held.

What iRobot Says Stays the Same

According to the same announcement, iRobot keeps its Bedford, Massachusetts headquarters, with engineering and product development staying in the United States. To protect U.S. consumer data it set up a separate U.S.-based subsidiary, iRobot Safe, with an independent board of U.S. citizens. The announcement does not mention warranties, the app or cloud service, so we cannot say anything about them. The Roomba Home app is the control point for every model on this page; check iRobot's support pages for the status of a robot you already own.

What It Means for a Purchase

The current listings are still sold with a manufacturer or limited one year warranty where the listing states one. Buy from a seller that handles returns, keep the receipt, and treat the ownership change as a reason to read the warranty line on the listing, not a reason to skip the brand.

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