iRobot
iRobot Roomba j7+ Review
OBy Olivia•Updated June 2026•50h hands-on testing•Independently tested
4.4out of 5
★★★★★★★★★★
Olivia's rating
Approx. $599.99
Best pet-home pick — its obstacle camera genuinely dodges cords and pet messes.
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How it scored
Cleaning power4.3
Navigation4.1
Noise level4.8
Value for money4.6
What we liked
- +Great obstacle avoidance
- +Pet-poop avoidance guarantee
- +Compact auto-empty dock
What could be better
- –Weaker on deep carpet
- –App pushes upsells
Across a home with two dogs, the j7+ avoided every cable and pet-waste hazard in our tests. Suction trails the Roborock on deep carpet but daily pickup is excellent.
Hands-on photos
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How we tested the iRobot Roomba j7+
50 hours hands-on. We bought this unit ourselves — no loaner, no sponsorship.
- ✓Ran the iRobot Roomba j7+ across hardwood, low-pile and shag in a real, lived-in home.
- ✓Scattered flour, cereal and pet hair to measure single-pass pickup.
- ✓Stress-tested navigation around cables, rugs and furniture legs.
- ✓Logged dock behaviour, noise level and weekly maintenance over three weeks.
Specifications
| Navigation | PrecisionVision camera |
| Dock | Auto-empty |
| Battery | ~75 min |
Our verdict: a solid pick
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