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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1

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

Our recommendation

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ wins on more spec categories (5–3), but Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 undercuts it by $450. Choose iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ if you want the better robot; choose Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 if your budget is tight.

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+: 5 category wins Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1: 3 category wins

Side by side

 

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

$899

Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1

$449
Suction
2,800 Pa Win
2,200 Pa
Runtime
120 min Win
110 min
Max coverage
220 m²
232 m² Win
Dustbin
400 ml
2100 ml Win
Self-empty dock
Yes
Yes
Mopping
Yes
Yes
Auto-washes mop
No
No
Auto-refills water
Yes Win
No
Mop lift
30 mm Win
N/A
Navigation
Camera (vSLAM)
360° LiDAR mapping
Obstacle avoidance
PrecisionVision (AI)
Bumper and cliff sensors (no camera)
Noise
68 dB
65 dB Win
Height
87 mm Win
92 mm
HEPA filter
Yes
Yes
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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Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1

Affordable 2-in-1 with sonic mopping and a HEPA self-empty base.

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