PC Magazine - USA (2021-12)

IROBOT’S LINEUP
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iRobot Roomba

j7+

CONS

Pet waste-avoidance

guarantee. Auto-empty

base. Intelligently

suggests Keep-Out

Zones. Supports

Amazon Alexa and

Google Assistant voice

commands. Allows for

scheduled area

cleanings. Rarely gets

stuck. User-friendly

companion app.

CONS

Expensive.

Unimpressive battery

life.

BOTTOM LINE

While pricey, iRobot’s

Roomba j7+ robot

vacuum has smarts to

spare, with a

guarantee to avoid pet

waste and a self-

emptying base that

means you rarely have

to lift a finger.