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iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Max suction power:1600 PaRuntime:75 minDustbin capacity:389 mLMax threshold height:16 mm

iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 79% of robot vacuums
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▼Worse than 83%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

30%

5.4

Cleaning

23%

6.6

Navigation

18%

6.6

Mopping

12%

4.0

Battery

10%

8.9

Smart Features

7%

6.7

Design

▼Worse than 72%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £310
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum iRobot Roomba Combo i5+

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

30%

5.4

Cleaning

23%

6.6

Navigation

18%

6.6

Mopping

12%

4.0

Battery

10%

8.9

Smart Features

7%

6.7

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.0
Max suction power
1,600 Pa
Market range: <1.6k Pa – >12k Pa
This robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 1,600 Pa, which is lower than 89.9% of robot vacuums and equal to 2.4% of robot vacuums.
N. of suction power levels
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 1 suction power levels, which is fewer than 92.3% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 7.7% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
?
Power
?
Cleaning modes
2
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 2 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 89.9% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 10.1% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
semi-circular
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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Primary navigation technology
gyroscope
This robot vacuum uses gyroscope as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 73.9% of robot vacuums and matched by 19.2% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
yes
This robot vacuum maps the floor. 74% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
yes
This robot vacuum lets you edit maps. 63.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
yes
This robot vacuum supports app control. 5.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
iRobot Home
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 6.3% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This robot vacuum supports Bluetooth connectivity. 35.5% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
2,210 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,210 mAh, which is lower than 90.5% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.6% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
75 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 75 min per charge, which is shorter than 94.7% of robot vacuums and equal to 3.6% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
yes
This robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging. 83.1% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
92.5 mm
Width
342 mm
Length
340 mm
Weight
3.18 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 3.18 kg, making it lighter than 67.6% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 2.3% of robot vacuums.
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iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ vs the average robot vacuum

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  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • Detects dirtier areas
    This robot vacuum detects dirtier areas, while the average robot vacuum does not detect dirtier areas.
  • Dustbin full alert
    This robot vacuum alerts you when its dustbin is full, while the average robot vacuum does not. 19.5% of robot vacuums offer a dustbin full indicator.
  • Has a child lock
    This robot vacuum has a child lock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.9% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • Supports cleaning solution
    This robot vacuum supports cleaning solution for mopping, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.8% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 0.3 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • 12 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (190 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    190 mm vs 178 mm
  • 10.9% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3.2 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.18 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 0.5 h shorter charging time
    This robot vacuum takes less time to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (4 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    4 h vs 4.5 h
  • 0.1 W lower standby power consumption
    This robot vacuum draws less power in standby than the average robot vacuum (1.9 W vs 2 W). The average robot vacuum draws 2 W in standby.
    1.9 W vs 2 W
  • 0.3 m longer power cord
    This robot vacuum has a longer power cord than the average robot vacuum (1.8 m vs 1.5 m). The average robot vacuum's power cord is 1.5 m long.
    1.8 m vs 1.5 m
  • 10.9% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (3.2 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    3.18 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Has a child lock
    This robot vacuum has a child lock, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.9% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • Has anti-tangle technology
    This robot vacuum has anti-tangle technology, while the average robot vacuum does not. 42.8% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
  • Detects dirtier areas
    This robot vacuum detects dirtier areas, while the average robot vacuum does not detect dirtier areas.
  • Dustbin full alert
    This robot vacuum alerts you when its dustbin is full, while the average robot vacuum does not. 19.5% of robot vacuums offer a dustbin full indicator.
  • 12 mm wider main brush
    This robot vacuum has a wider main brush than the average robot vacuum (190 mm vs 178 mm). The average robot vacuum has a main brush 178 mm wide.
    190 mm vs 178 mm
  • Supports cleaning solution
    This robot vacuum supports cleaning solution for mopping, while the average robot vacuum does not. 44.8% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 2,400 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 75 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (75 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    75 min vs 150 min
  • 6.53x less popular
    iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.98 vs 7.6).
    6.98 vs 7.59
  • 75 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (75 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    75 min vs 150 min
  • 990 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,210 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,210 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 32 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (148 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    148 m² vs 180 m²
  • 2 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    67 dB vs 65 dB
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses gyroscope for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    gyroscope vs LiDAR
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • 4 mm lower threshold clearance
    This robot vacuum can only cross lower thresholds than the average robot vacuum (16 mm vs 20 mm). The average robot vacuum can cross thresholds up to 20 mm high.
    16 mm vs 20 mm
  • Does not support virtual boundaries
    This robot vacuum does not support virtual boundaries, while the average robot vacuum supports virtual boundaries.
  • Does not show its location in real time
    This robot vacuum does not show its location in real time, while the average robot vacuum shows its location in real time.
  • 2,400 Pa weaker maximum suction
    This robot vacuum has weaker maximum suction than the average robot vacuum (1,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa). The average robot vacuum has a maximum suction pressure of 4,000 Pa.
    1,600 Pa vs 4,000 Pa
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • 0.6 L smaller auto-empty dust bag
    This robot vacuum has a smaller auto-empty dust bag than the average robot vacuum (2.4 L vs 3 L). The average auto-empty dust bag capacity is 3 L.
    2.4 L vs 3 L
  • Non-washable filter
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable filter, while the average robot vacuum does. 72.5% of robot vacuums have a washable filter.
  • More basic filter
    This robot vacuum uses a high-efficiency filter, while the average robot vacuum uses HEPA.
    high-efficiency vs HEPA
  • Does not include a cleaning tool
    This robot vacuum does not include a cleaning tool, while the average robot vacuum includes a cleaning tool.
  • 11 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (389 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    389 mL vs 400 mL
  • 30 mL less onboard water capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard water tank than the average robot vacuum (210 mL vs 240 mL). The average robot vacuum's onboard water tank holds 240 mL.
    210 mL vs 240 mL

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about iRobot Roomba Combo i5+

  • Convenient self-emptying base stores dust for weeks
  • Dual rubber brushes effectively remove pet hair and debris
  • Switches between conventional vacuuming and combined vacuuming and mopping
  • Good smart mapping with room-specific cleaning
  • Low profile fits beneath most furniture

What customers don't like about iRobot Roomba Combo i5+

  • Tank must be changed manually to switch between vacuum-only and Combo modes
  • Damp-cloth mopping may not remove stubborn stains
  • The app has occasional bugs and no voice-notification volume control
  • Long-pile or fringed carpets can occasionally trap the robot
  • No advanced obstacle recognition like pricier j-series models

Verdict

The iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ is a 2-in-1 hybrid robot vacuum and mop that weighs 3.2 kg and measures 9.25 x 34.0 x 34 cm. It features a 389 ml vacuum bin, an interchangeable 276 ml mopping bin with a 210 ml water tank, a 4-Stage Cleaning System with Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, and a lithium-ion battery delivering up to 75 minutes of runtime. Key pros include an automatic self-emptying Clean Base that holds up to 60 days of debris, neat-row navigation using Imprint Smart Mapping for room-by-room scheduling, voice assistant compatibility, and Dirt Detect technology. However, notable cons include its lack of a camera for advanced obstacle avoidance, the absence of digital "no-mop" zones to protect carpets, its loud 100 dB emptying noise, and a basic, passive mopping system that requires manual bin swapping.

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