Short version - If you have actual carpet instead of low pile rugs, this really is your only option. The only true "competitor" to this style of combo, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, is not rated to be able to handle a living space with 80% or more of real carpet, and refilling the reservoir after one or two cleanings is not the world ending hassle people make it out to be.
Long Version - I recently moved from a location with primarily hardwood floors to a apartment with carpet everywhere except the entryway, kitchen, and bathroom. Beforehand I owned the Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro+ which I purchased after doing extensive research and cost analysis. the N8 Pro+ did it's job, it got up any crumbs and kept the floor maintained longer in between deep cleanings. It couldn't handle a cleaning solution in it's reservoir so I just used distilled water as recommended by the manufacturer. As anyone who has done research on robot vacuums knows, it had it's shortcomings. Besides the water only tank, it also could not go onto carpet with the tank attached - A standard problem among the previous generation of robot vacuums. As such my bedroom, the only carpeted room in my previous apartment, was left untouched by the Deebot as it was easier to vacuum it quickly with a standing vacuum.
Despite their flaws, my appreciation for vacuum robots pushed me into buying one better suited for my new home. So I dove once again into countless robot reviews, lists, competitions, etc. My criteria quickly pushed me to analyze the top models in each robot vacuum manufacturers catalog, specifically two robots in particular - The J7 combo and the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra. Because the three hardwood sections are separated by spans of carpet, I wanted a combo robot that could complete the whole apartment in a single run without my interaction *DURING* it's cleaning job. This is where I believe many people get the purpose of a robot vacuum, and particularly this model wrong.
This is a MAINTENENCE machine - simply put, this is not full service machine which removes the necessity to clean your floors entirely. All robot vacuums are a luxury device which extends the time between deeper cleanings. I have one long haired cat, and without this device, I would normally vacuum once or twice a week to keep my allergies from flaring. With a robot vacuum, I can extend that to once or twice a month should the robot do it's job properly. Same with the hard floors; because it does the equivalent of a quick swifter job, I don't have to scrub my floors as often. Vacuum robots are also not miracle workers who never break. For the hours it saves you cleaning your floors, it only needs a few minutes of TLC once a month to keep doing it's job. If you expect any robot to never have to be touched, even the RoboRock S7 MaxV Ultra which many will say is the Combo J7's superior, you'll be wasting your money.
With that, the reason I chose this machine is because it can clean my entire house without me doing anything during it's cleaning. I don't have to remove a reservoir, or in the case of the Braava, pick it up and move it to the next hardwood spot in my house. From my research, no other robot can currently go from hardwood to medium pile carpet with it's mop pad attached. I could be wrong, or at the very least this review will soon be dated once iRobot's competitors integrate their solution for this issue into their product line. As of right now however, no other robot can do this without getting the carpet wet from it's mop pad (again, the roborock S7 MaxV Ultra cannot raise or cover it's mop pad far enough to prevent your carpet from getting wet).
That is why I chose this robot, especially in light of it's flaws - that of which I am not blind nor a fan of the common issues reported on this machine. It's price point even on Black Friday is roughly 100-200 dollars more than it should be (in my opinion the sale price of 900 should be the machine's normal cost), it bumps into things quite forcefully, it's mop does not vibrate or spin nor does it automatically refill the reservoir or clean the mop pad on it's own, it's quite loud verses the other robot vacuums I've interacted with, and if you don' t program the roomba to vacuum your carpet first, the moisture from mopping can cause build up in the brush housing.
My only note on the flaws listed above is perhaps because I developed good habits around the reservoir with the Ecovacs Deebot, I'm fine with the lack of a mop filling and cleaning system. To me, it's really not that hard to take a mop pad off after a cleaning or to fill the reservoir after two jobs.
This review is based on my personal opinion, experience with robots, and willingness to pay for this kind of luxury equipment. My reasoning for buying this unit it niche, however it fills that role successfully, and because I hadn't seen any buzz around this specific issue I figured I post this review. Thank you for reading and I hope this helped you make a decision.
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Roomba Combo j7+ Features
Empties itself automatically
The Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal system empties dirt and debris automatically up to a full two months.
Thorough vacuuming, every time
The 4-Stage Cleaning system combines our Edge-Sweeping Brush, Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, Power-Lifting Suction, and first-of-its-kind mopping.
Applies pressure to mop messes
Powerful Pressure. Pristine Clean. Roomba Combo j7+ robot applies 1.16lbs of pressure when mopping up messes to make floors shine.
Senses where areas get dirty
Dirt Detect Technology comes across dirtier spots around your home, it gives them a more thorough cleaning automatically.
Powered by iRobot OS
Knows what to avoid
The Precision Vision Navigation system steers clear of obstacles, while Dirt Detect" Technology starts cleaning when it senses dirtier areas.
Simply tell it what to do
Pair it with Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled devices and say commands like "Tell Roomba Combo to clean under the table."
Intelligence that grows
iRobot OS updates all by itself, keeping your Roomba Combo j7+ equipped with the latest features and new capabilities in real time.
Customize your cleaning
iRobot OS lets you set specific cleaning preferences by room, like telling it to make extra cleaning passes in high-traffic areas.
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Sent it back.. Not enough suction power and didn't mop floor even when specifically set to
So far I have tried two different robot vacuums.. The Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop and this one. I bought both on Amazon and after trying both I figured I would use the Shark vacuum as a frame of reference being in my estimation closest comparable model that I have used while only focusing on the good and (mostly) bad of the Roomba for this review.First off - hands down.. the AI and obstacle avoidance and room mapping are outstanding. iRobot really outdid themselves here. This device found all of the nooks and crannies in the house.. would avoid shoes and shoe laces and even after a couple of cleaning runs thru the house realized it had not completely mapped the kitchen and updated the map accordingly. After a "cleaning" (using that term loosely) I would even get a report asking about the obstacles it saw (with pictures) asking about the 'permanence' of the item it saw in the event it would have to permanently avoid it later. It's mapping software and the accuracy when moving around chairs and other obstacles was truly amazing.However.. for a vacuum to actually do what they name infers is one area where the J7 was at best mediocre. IF I always ran a 2-pass cleaning the vacuum would do a fairly reasonable job but I could do better with a canister vacuum. The roller design was excellent for not getting long hair wrapped around it like conventional vacuum cleaners have a habit of doing (and other competing vacuums).I also got this for the floor mopping feature. IF I could it that to work it was mediocre at best. It was nice to have the cleaning solution and dust canister all in the same module while still being able to self-clean when done but mopping either left the floor still dirty or wouldn't do ANY mopping even when told to run the 2-Pass moping.. The Roomba would just troll around the kitchen doing a half baked vacuum job.. and go back to base and report it was "all done" leaving my floor still dirty.The self-cleaning feature is INSANELY loud. Do not run it at night unless you want to un-peel yourself from the ceiling.I'll just use a vacuum cleaner and Swifter and get better results.TL;DR - It doesn't get your floors clean enough for what you are paying.
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It’s fantastic!
Reviewed in Australia on September 22, 2023Model name: Roomba Combo j7+Verified Purchase
LN
Not as advertised-rolls on poop
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2023Model name: Roomba Combo j7+Verified Purchase
Erdinc Saygin
Fails to deliver
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Arturo Martinez Gracida
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Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2024Model name: Roomba Combo j7+Verified Purchase
Terrible. Do not buy. Constant connection issues. Always gets stuck. Take 4 hours to vacuum a small one level house that is only 2 bedroom. Horrible. Very disappointed in this purchase l.
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Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2024Model name: Roomba Combo j7+Verified Purchase
Terrible. Do not buy. Constant connection issues. Always gets stuck. Take 4 hours to vacuum a small one level house that is only 2 bedroom. Horrible. Very disappointed in this purchase l.
Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2024
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