The Robots I Tested
The [iRobot Roomba j7 Plus Robot Vacuum](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iRobot+Roomba+j7+Plus+Robot+Vacuum&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my keep-it pick. The obstacle avoidance is the best in the test and the auto empty base is a quality of life upgrade.
Check price on Amazon →I let five robot vacuums roam my house for weeks to find which ones actually clean well, dodge furniture, and survive cat hair.
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The Robots I Tested
The [iRobot Roomba j7 Plus Robot Vacuum](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iRobot+Roomba+j7+Plus+Robot+Vacuum&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my keep-it pick. The obstacle avoidance is the best in the test and the auto empty base is a quality of life upgrade.
Common questions
For daily maintenance, yes. For deep cleaning carpets and stairs, no. I still run an upright once a week even with a good robot on duty.
Yes. LIDAR maps the home faster and avoids the random bouncing of cheaper bump-and-go models. Battery life also improves with smarter pathing.
