iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors

Works really well I must say for a little gadget. Not AS good as me but coming home to a clean floor does make me feel great. I have a dog and my SIL runs a small business out of our house so we have people in and out often, it was hard to keep up with the foot traffic on our hardwood. THE INLY REASON I GIVE IT 4/5 is the mapping doesn’t seem to work very well I have mapped a thousand times and it still wants to go past the map so I’ve purchased those boundary makers and that stops the robot from going where I don’t want to go however with the mapping and for the price you’d think it would just stick to the map anyways I would recommend!!

Even thought this robot vacuum is surely an upgrade from my old, stupid chinese robot, I was expecting a bit much more from Irobot brand. The mapping is a HUGE PAIN. I went mad yesterday seeing my robot having difficulties to reach the room I sent it to vacuum in an oderly and timely manner. I live in a 850 foot square appartment, should not take over 15 minutes to reach the room. Then, it only vacuum half of it before taking 15 minutes to return to its base. I had to put it inside the room, close the door and select clean everywhere. Frustrating. Don't throw away your mop and bucket, you'll still need it. The mop combo helps a bit for daily maintenance but won't scrub your floor. It will only remove a layer of dirt. The vacuum succion is great, better than my older model. The silicone brush are easy to maintain, I highly recommend for pet fur and long hair. Looking back, I wish I have saved more for a better model, smarter for mapping and such. The vacuum everywhere function is great, the vacuum by room is subpar. Overall, I still recommend this model, if you're not willing to spend 1000+ on a "high end" robot, but be aware, it has flaws to deal with. I know I will spend more on the next one. Edited Februrary 2025: It stopped working. I did all the maintenance, kept it clean, the battery's fully charged but it wont leave the base because ''the bumper are stucks''. They aren't. I gave it three star at first, now it's one.

Having had a Roomba 980 for about 7 years now, I was quite pleased with how quiet the i5 is. The 980 seems louder than it used to be, but the i5 is quiet enough that running downstairs it doesn't wake me up. The mapping function works quite well, and being able to program specific rooms is a blessing. There are still places in the house where either model can get stuck, so separating the jobs into specific rooms helps overall. Separating also let's me keep it out of rooms that are being used at specific times of the day - like the kitchen when making breakfast. Getting stuck is one of those things that must be lived with. A sofa that's just the right height is a trap for Roomba. On one of the main floor sofas I built a wooden frame to go around the legs which prevents it from getting trapped. The i5, unlike the 980, frequently gets stuck on some vintage air vents (about 30cm square) on the main floor. Unfortunately, and also unlike the 980, the robot cannot recover from this. It tells me to move it and press start, but it doesn't continue. This is probably the worst feature of the unit, and I hope iRobot updates the software at some point to fix it. I've taken to putting a large book on the vent and will build something better when I have time. The robot also reboots from time to time, stopping the job. It's infrequent but annoying. On the positive side, it runs to completion far more often than the 980 does and finds it way home reliably. At 1/3rd the price of the 980 I'm quite happy. A couple of small puck shaped bollards would do the trick. I've tried the mopping function on our wood floor in the kitchen and it does a reasonable job. As a vacuum it can do better than vacuuming by hand, but as a mop it is inferior to hand mopping, but it is good enough to make hand mopping be needed less frequently, which is good. It cleans well and doesn't bump the furniture legs as hard as the 980, so I'm very pleased with it overall. The 980 is now relegated to the easier and cleaner upstairs duties.

The robot vaccum itself is great! It connecta to you wifi and than you can control it at home or when you are out of the house. The mapping is great, it takes 2-3 days than the vaccum knows where to go. It is also very powerful. I had sone robot before but the suction was bad and the floor was still dirty after two hours of cleaning. The price is great! I purchased a used one and I think it was defective already because it worked for 2 weeks only and I had to return it but I am pretty sure the issue was with the unit I got and not the product itself. Looking to buy one again on black friday or bozing day but a new one this time!

I normally don’t come back to review a product after this long, but this one really deserves it. I’ve had this robot vacuum for almost 3 years now, and honestly it completely changed my daily routine at home. I live in a small apartment, and it works perfectly for my space. These days I barely ever have to sweep the floor myself. I just run it or set a schedule and let it do its thing. The suction power is great for everyday cleaning. It handles dust, hair, and light debris without any issues. It’s perfect for maintaining a clean home. Of course, it won’t replace a deep clean once in a while, but it keeps everything consistently clean, which makes a huge difference. One thing I really like is how easy it is to use. No complications. You can control it with the button or through the app, and the mapping feature helps a lot when it comes to cleaning specific rooms. Another big plus is durability. After almost 3 years, it’s still working really well. That’s huge for me, because it shows this is a reliable product and not something that starts having issues after a short time. The mopping feature is also a nice bonus for everyday use. It won’t replace a deep floor cleaning, but it definitely helps keep the floors looking and feeling clean. Overall, if you live in a small to medium home and want convenience, this is absolutely worth it. It saves time, keeps your place clean, and makes your routine so much easier. Easily one of the best home purchases I’ve made.