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Roomba
iRobot's intelligent robot vacuum series
As of 30 August 2026, Roomba starts at $399.99/one-time. Roomba is the leading robot vacuum brand from iRobot. Softwr lists it under Smart Home. Roomba is made by iRobot Corporation, launched in 1990, available on iOS, Android, Web.
Overview
What Roomba does
Roomba is the leading robot vacuum brand from iRobot. With advanced navigation, room mapping, and smart home integration, Roomba vacuums provide hands-free floor cleaning.
What people use it for
- Automated vacuuming and mopping of home floors
- Scheduled cleaning managed through a connected app
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Roomba.
- Limited promotional pricing detail (savings of $100 mentioned but exact promo terms not specified)
- Financing through Affirm with variable APR up to 36% available
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Pricing
What Roomba costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Roomba Electro Plus
$399.99 /one-time
- Disinfecting floor cleaner
Roomba Plus 415 Combo
$499.99 /one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $599.99
Roomba Plus 515 Combo
$599.99 /one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $699.99
Roomba Plus 575 Combo
$699.99 /one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $799.99
Roomba Max 775 Combo
$999.99 /one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
Roomba Max 715 Vac
$699.99 /one-time
- Vacuum only model
Capabilities
Features
Smart Mapping
Auto-Empty Base
Multi-Room Navigation
Dirt Detect
Alexa
Integration with Alexa
Google Home
Integration with Google Home
IFTTT
Integration with IFTTT
Smart schedules
Integration with Smart schedules
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
Web support
Available on Web
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Questions people ask
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How much do Roomba robots cost?
Combo models range from $499.99 to $999.99. Roomba Max 715 vacuum is $699.99. Roomba Electro Plus disinfecting cleaner is $399.99. Current promotions save up to $100 on select combo models.
SourceAre there financing options available?
Yes, Affirm financing is available with APR rates between 0-36%. Example: $700 purchase at 15% APR = $63.24 per month for 12 months.
SourceWhat trade-in and discount programs does iRobot offer?
Trade-in program credits up to $195 for eligible used robots. New customers save 10% on first purchase with email signup. Free shipping on orders over $39.99. Price matching available on identical competitor models.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Roomba
- Company
- iRobot Corporation
- Based in
- Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
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