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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs Roborock Q5 Pro

iRobot's $899 model meets Roborock's $250 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

Specs are roughly tied (5–5). At $250, Roborock Q5 Pro is the value pick.

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: 5 category wins Roborock Q5 Pro: 5 category wins

Side by side

 

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

$899

Roborock Q5 Pro

$250
Suction
2,800 Pa
5,500 Pa Win
Runtime
120 min
240 min Win
Max coverage
220 m²
240 m² Win
Dustbin
400 ml
770 ml Win
Self-empty dock
Yes Win
No
Mopping
Yes
Yes
Auto-washes mop
No
No
Auto-refills water
Yes Win
No
Mop lift
30 mm Win
N/A
Navigation
Camera (vSLAM)
LiDAR
Obstacle avoidance
PrecisionVision (AI)
Basic (sensor)
Noise
68 dB
58 dB Win
Height
87 mm Win
96 mm
HEPA filter
Yes Win
No
Carpet boost
Yes
Yes
Smart home
Alexa, Google, Siri Shortcuts
Alexa, Google

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

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

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Roborock Q5 Pro

Quiet, reliable LiDAR mapping for under $300, the value pick.

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