A Roomba can be a big time-saver when it comes to chores—as long as you understand they're not miracle workers. And right now, Amazon is having a sale of up to 38% off certain iRobot Roomba combos that can mop and vacuum your floor and carpets. Some of these Roombas are meeting or very close to the lowest price they've been, after using price-checking tools. Here are some of the best deals.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5 and i5+
If you want to keep things under $250 and want a vacuum and mop combo, the Roomba Combo i5 checks those boxes. This same Roomba but with the self-emptying base was recently on Best Buy's Drops for a record low price of $299.99, but it didn't last long before it sold out. Without the self-emptying base, this will be one of the best prices you will see. It has Smart Mapping, which allows the Roomba to learn the layout of your home and vacuum specific areas, such as living spaces, bathrooms, or hallways. It can also vacuum carpets and pick up pet hair, and it's compatible with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5 $229 (originally $349.99)
If you would like to not have to empty your Roomba every time it fills up and instead empty the base once every two months (varies by use and how dirty your floor is), then the Roomba Combo i5+ might be worth it for you. The i5+ is the same exact Roomba as the i5 with the exception that it empties its own debris.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $349 (originally $549.99)
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
If you want to be able to do everything the i5+ does plus more, consider the iRobot Roomba Combo j5+. iRobot distinguishes "j" models from "i" by having better navigation and mapping features. The "j" has "PrecisionVision" for navigation, which gives it obstacle detection (think cords, pet accidents, etc.). The "j" also has a smart map that allows you to tell it where not to vacuum or mop, a feature the "i" doesn't have. If these seem like worthy upgrades for you, then consider the j5+; otherwise, the i5 ones are capable Roombas for much cheaper.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ $498 (originally $799.99)
Roomba Combo j9+
For those looking to splurge on a high-end Roomba, consider the Roomba Combo j9+. The j9+ has twice as much suction power as the j5+, according to iRobot, and a retractable mop arm (instead of a bin you have to take on and off on the other Combo Roombas). It automatically avoids carpets when mopping (so you don't have to create "no mopping zones" on the map), it automatically refills solution from the home base, and it prioritizes rooms by how dirty they are. If you value these upgrades, consider the fancier j9+.
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ $999 (originally $1,399)