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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs iRobot Roomba j7+

iRobot's $899 model meets iRobot's $449 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ wins on more spec categories (6–0), but iRobot Roomba j7+ undercuts it by $450. Choose iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ if you want the better robot; choose iRobot Roomba j7+ if your budget is tight.

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: 6 category wins iRobot Roomba j7+: 0 category wins

Side by side

 

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

$899

iRobot Roomba j7+

$449
Suction
2,800 Pa Win
2,200 Pa
Runtime
120 min Win
90 min
Max coverage
220 m² Win
185 m²
Dustbin
400 ml
400 ml
Self-empty dock
Yes
Yes
Mopping
Yes Win
No
Auto-washes mop
No
No
Auto-refills water
Yes Win
No
Mop lift
30 mm Win
N/A
Navigation
Camera (vSLAM)
Camera (vSLAM)
Obstacle avoidance
PrecisionVision (AI)
PrecisionVision (AI)
Noise
68 dB
68 dB
Height
87 mm
87 mm
HEPA filter
Yes
Yes
Carpet boost
Yes
Yes
Smart home
Alexa, Google, Siri Shortcuts
Alexa, Google, Siri Shortcuts

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

Roomba's first credible mop+vacuum combo with a retractable pad.

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iRobot Roomba j7+

The pet-poop-guarantee robot, proven obstacle avoidance, no mop.

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