The iRobot Roomba Combo j5 Is 50% Off Right Now
The Roomba Combo j5 vacuums and mops, and it's at its lowest price again.
iRobot has popularized robot vacuums and is arguably the biggest and most well-known brand in the robot vacuum industry, but some of their robot vacuums are not keeping up with the competition. One of those, the Roomba Combo j5 vacuum and mopping robot, is currently $299 (originally $599.99) after a 50% discount from Amazon. And honestly, it’s at the price it should be.
This is the lowest price I've seen this Roomba hit, but it has done so a couple of times (on Black Friday and Christmas). And honestly, these are the only times it's worth getting most of these Roombas. Although Roombas are popular, they're quickly falling behind their competitors, who are developing better robot vacuums with more suction power, better mopping technology that also dries, and more practical in-app experiences (although for higher prices).
The Roomba Combo j5 robot is a vacuum and mopping vacuum, although calling what it does "mopping" is a stretch for me. What makes this vacuum a "mopping combo" is that it comes with an extra piece called the "Roomba Combo bin" which, once you fill it with water and attach a cloth to the bottom of the bin, becomes a "mopping" robot vacuum. The cloth is slowly dripped with water, and it goes over the spots the vacuum mops so no debris should get caught in it. However, the mopping function is nowhere near as good as the vacuuming.
I've had the Roomba Combo j5 robot for a couple of months and can say it's not worth the full $599.99 price considering the competition. However, at $299.99, you're getting a quality robot vacuum that drags a damp cloth behind it.
iRobot does a few things well with the Roomba Combo j5 robot. The vacuum has a camera detection feature that avoids objects, including pet waste, and goes around it. The robot also never got stuck at any point while I used it, it vacuums well, and the app is user-friendly. But, as I've said, the mopping feature is weak. If you want a better Roomba experience overall, you might consider the Roomba Combo j9+.