iRobot
premiumAmerican robotics company and pioneer of the consumer robot vacuum category with the Roomba
Quick answer
iRobot is a premium vacuum brand founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, known for roomba robot vacuums and iadapt navigation. We track 39 iRobot models priced from $88 to $1,254, averaging $338, with 38 in stock now.
Verdict on iRobot
iRobot invented this category when the first Roomba shipped in 2002, and Roomba is still the name most people know. It's the safe, mainstream pick: 40 models on our tracker from about $88 to $1,367, with the median sitting around $268. The strength is navigation and mapping (iAdapt, Imprint Smart Mapping) plus a huge owner base that means parts and support are easy to find. The catch is that ratings cluster around 4.0 to 4.2 stars, which is good but not the best in class, and the newest all-in-one docks from Chinese rivals often out-spec Roomba at the same price.
Pros
- Largest install base and easiest access to parts, filters, and support
- Reliable Imprint Smart Mapping and room-by-room cleaning in the app
- Wide lineup from budget bump-and-go models to self-emptying flagships
- Strong brand recognition and a wide ecosystem of accessories
Cons
- Star ratings hover around 4.0 to 4.2, so many models are good not great
- Mopping lags behind Roborock and Ecovacs on the combo units
- Premium models get expensive fast, past $1,300 at the top
- Full features need the app and an account, which some owners resist
Known For
Which iRobot Fits Your Home?
First robot vacuum on a tight budget
Pick: Roomba 694At $250 it's a simple bump-and-go robot with a large, established owner base, so setup is easy and replacement filters and brushes are everywhere. It carries a 4.2-star rating across more than 25,000 reviews, which is reassuring for a first purchase.
Cheapest way into the Roomba name
Pick: Roomba VacAt $144 it's the entry point on our tracker and the most-reviewed iRobot model by a wide margin, over 51,000 ratings at 4.0 stars. You give up self-emptying and advanced mapping, but you get dependable daily pickup.
Wants to skip emptying the bin for weeks
Pick: Roomba i3+ EVOAt $395 it adds the Clean Base auto-empty dock and smart mapping, so it drops debris into a bagged dock on its own. It's a mid-tier flagship at 4.0 stars, a sensible step up without paying four figures.
iRobot Vacuums by Type
robot(39 products)
iRobot ® Roomba Combo® Essential Robot
iRobot Roomba Essential Vacuum
iRobot Braava Jet M6 Vacuum
iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba 104 Vac
iRobot Roomba Vac
iRobot Roomba 692 Vacuum
iRobot Roomba i4 Vacuum
Quick Facts: iRobot
iRobot is a premium vacuum cleaner brand founded in 1990 by Colin Angle, Helen Greiner, Rodney Brooks. Headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, USA,iRobot is known for Roomba robot vacuums, iAdapt navigation, Imprint Smart Mapping.
On VacuumDeals.co, we track 39 iRobot vacuum cleaners with prices ranging from $87.99 to $1253.5(average: $338).
Frequently Asked Questions
iRobot is a premium vacuum brand known for Roomba robot vacuums, iAdapt navigation, Imprint Smart Mapping.
iRobot vacuums in our catalog range from $87.99 to $1253.5, with an average price of $338.
iRobot was founded in 1990 by Colin Angle, Helen Greiner, Rodney Brooks and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, USA.
The lowest-priced iRobot vacuum we track is the iRobot ® Roomba Combo® Essential Robot at $87.99.
iRobot popularized the category with the first Roomba in 2002 and is widely credited with creating the mainstream consumer robot vacuum. The company was founded in 1990 in Bedford, Massachusetts by MIT roboticists. Earlier robot vacuum concepts existed, but Roomba was the first to sell in large numbers and turn the product into a household item.
It depends on what you value. Roombas on our tracker run from about $88 to $1,367, and ratings sit around 4.0 to 4.2 stars, solid but not the highest in the field. You pay partly for navigation, mapping, and the easy availability of parts and support. If mopping is a priority, brands like Roborock and Ecovacs often give you more at the same price.
For most first-time buyers the Roomba 694 at $250 is the easy answer: simple, well-reviewed at 4.2 stars, and cheap to maintain. If you want to spend less, the Roomba Vac at $144 covers daily pickup. If you'd rather stop emptying the bin, step up to the Roomba i3+ EVO at $395 for its self-emptying dock.
Only the models with a Clean Base dock, like the Roomba i3+ EVO, empty themselves. The robot returns to the dock and drops its debris into a bagged bin that holds several weeks of dirt. Entry models such as the Roomba Vac and Roomba 694 do not self-empty, so you'll clear the onboard bin by hand.