For that matter, it looks like many other robot vacuums: It's a large black circle with a shinier circle in the center. It's a very clean look for a robot vacuum. What sets the Combo J7+ apart is a semicircular panel on the top rear of the vacuum; when it senses that it's on...
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Roombas are typically high quality robots with excellent navigation, good suction power, and reliable performance. They’re kind of like the iPhones of robot vacuums–worth it, but not the only option out there. Editors’ Recommendations The best robot vacuums of CES 2025: Roborock, Dreame, Eco...
The Roomba j7 and j7+ are two of the best robot vacuums on the market, and if you opt into a fairly new beta, they only become more enticing. When signing up for the Remote Check-In beta, you’ll get to use your robot vacuum as a makeshift security camera -- allowing you to “c...
Vacuums from room-to-room Select models include a Virtual Wall Lighthouse which contains Roomba in one room until it is completely vacuumed then directs Roomba to clean the next room. A Lighthouse can also block off-limit areas. Ready for quick clean-ups ...
Meghan McDonough is a journalist who currently tests and writes about robot vacuums. Since 2008, she’s written about laptops, mobile phones, headphones, speakers, and other consumer tech. When she sees an unfamiliar device, Meghan has a habit of asking complete strangers, “What is that? Doe...