iRobot Roomba i7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
PriceAmazon
Release DateNovember 29, 2018
Dimensions13.34″ x 3.63″
Weight7.44 lbs
Runtime90 minutes
Charging Time3 hours
Battery Typelithium ion
Surface Typeshard floors & carpets
CompatibilityAmazon Alexa, Google Home, iRobot Home app

Other edition

Roomba i7

What is in the box?

  • Robot vacuum
  • AllergenLock dirt-disposal bags (7)
  • Clean Base automatic dirt disposal
  • North American line cord
  • Extra high-efficiency filter
  • Extra side brush

iRobot Roomba i7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

The star feature of the i7+ is its large, self-emptying dustbin that can last for 60 days per emptying. Please note that the emptying process can get loud.

As for the vacuum itself, it sucks in dirt and so on with a 3-stage cleaning system. Furthermore, this bot packs vSLAM navigation, and SLAM refers to simultaneous localization and mapping. The bot will make smart maps of your home so it can clean it in neat and efficient rows.

There is iAdapt 3.0 navigation as well. You can also designate no-go zones. Thanks to Imprint smart mapping, the i7+ can tell your living room and kitchen apart, for example.

On paper, the navigation capabilities sound good, but the i7+ can still make mistakes, such as getting stuck or lost, but this may only happen 10% of the time.

As for Imprint Link tech,  you can use it to have your i7+ team up with the Braava jet® m6 robot mop, which is available on Amazon.

Whenever battery is about to run out, the i7+ charges itself.

You can issue voice commands to it. You can say, “Roomba, clean under the kitchen table.” Amazon Alexa and Google Home are both compatible. Furthermore, you can use the app.

How does the i7+ clean?

It has dual multi-surface rubber brushes to do the job. Additionally, there is an edge-sweeping brush to take care of those tough-to-reach spots.

What about the app?

Back to the app, you can use it to:

  • Customize routines.
  • Customize maps.
  • Receive cleaning suggestions.*

*If the pollen count is high in your area or it is pet-shedding season, that is when the i7+ will tell you. The high-efficiency filter traps 99% of dog and cat dander allergens.

What are the highlights?

  • The i7+ can start cleaning from anywhere without starting from the dock.
  • Dark surfaces can get cleaned too.
  • This is a quiet robot vacuum.
  • The app is a healthy mixture of simple and sophisticated.

Conclusion

The i7+ is one of the best robot vacuums in the history of mankind, especially due to its self-emptying bin.

  • Convenient dustbin
  • Dock-independent
  • Quiet operation
  • Smart mapping
  • Dark surfaces allowed
  • Useful app
  • Can get stuck/lost
  • Loud emptying process

Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Amazon (i7+)

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