This Refurbished IRobot Roomba Is Now $250
If you don’t mind going down the updated path of automated home cleaning, you can now purchase a refurbished iRobot Roomba j7+ for $249.99—a fraction of the cost compared to the $799 price for a new device at Amazon or Best Buy . With this deal, you’re getting a Premium refurbished model, which means it’s been tested, inspected, and repaired to Amazon’s “updated” standards, so you can expect it to perform as intended. PCMag awarded this vacuum an Editors’ Choice award for its ability to detect and avoid common household obstacles like power cords using its PrecisionVision navigation system and machine learning technology. Additionally, iRobot backs this model with a POOP (Pet Owner’s Official Promise) warranty, which means they will replace it for free if it fails to avoid pet solid waste within the first year. It also learns to improve over time based on your feedback.
In addition to smart navigation, this Roomba takes convenience to the next level with self-emptying capabilities. Once it’s finished cleaning (or when its container is full), it returns to its base and dumps dirt into a sealed bag that stores debris for up to 60 days, depending on how often you vacuum, making maintenance much easier. However, note that it does get a little loud during this process, but only for about 15 seconds. It’s also smart enough to resume cleaning after a recharge, so if its 86-minute battery life isn’t enough for one run, it’ll pick up where it left off. If you’re considering alternatives, the Eufy RoboVac G30 is a good choice for $199.99. ( Here’s our complete list of the best robot vacuums .)
The Roomba j7+ navigates efficiently over hard floors, carpets, and rugs, adjusting suction as needed, PCMag’s review notes. Plus, it works seamlessly with Alexa and Google Assistant, meaning you can start or stop your cleaning session by speaking your commands. The J7+’s mapping feature requires a few runs to learn the layout, but once set up, you can enable targeted room cleaning, scheduled cleaning, custom clean zones for high-traffic areas, customized no-go zones, and more in the companion app. The app also tracks your cleaning progress, showing you exactly where it’s been, how much dirt it’s found, and whether it’s automatically emptied the bin when docked.