| Brand | iRobot |
|---|---|
| Model Name | iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) |
| Special Feature | smart_mapping, self_emptying |
| Color | Graphite |
| Product Dimensions | 13.4"L x 13.3"W x 3.4"H |
| Included Components | Batteries included |
| Battery Life | 2 years |
| Capacity | 0.5 Liters |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo |
| Form Factor | Robotic |
| UPC | 753575992194 |
| Item Weight | 7.49 pounds |
| Manufacturer | iRobot |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | October 1, 2023 |
4 reviews for iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Self Emptying Robot Vacuum (Renewed Premium)
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Jdubbbbbb –
This is a big upgrade from my old Roomba 650. The first, and best feature is the self-emptying. This is really how these automatic vacuums should have always worked, and I wouldn’t buy one that couldn’t do this now that I have it.
In terms of cleaning this is also better than the old Roomba. I think the rubber rollers on the bottom work better than the old brush too, and it’s easier to clean hair off of them. It’s also a tad quieter. You can have a conversation around this without raising your voice, most of the time (its sound levels vary depending on what it’s doing, and it’s quieter on carpet).
Another feature that seems to work very well is the “don’t drive into the cat food (or other nasty things that you don’t want to a robot to smear all over everything” feature. So far (I’ve had it for about 4 months) it has driven around the cat food dishes every time.
And although that’s a lot of good stuff, there are problems. The big obvious one is that the self-emptying feature is too loud. Like really loud. Like you-know-the-roomba-is-about-to-empty-so-you-walk-into-the-other-room-and-close-the-door-but-still-can’t-hear-the-other-person-talking loud.
Another is that it gets stuck, a lot. And when it gets stuck, it gives up too easily. Not only that, but once it’s stuck until you put it back on its base. The app doesn’t have a “resume” button.
It also has a real hard time parking. Sometimes it’ll drive in front of its dock and sit there rearranging itself for 5 minutes because it can’t quite line itself up right. Sometimes it gives up altogether.
The app is just ok. It needs an override button. As I mentioned before, you have to send the robot home if you want it to do something new. It would be nice to have manual control and a camera view too, then I could get it unstuck remotely (I thought this was a feature when I bought this robot, but it doesn’t seem to work). And if there’s one thing I absolutely don’t need, it’s a log of the history of vacuum jobs. But since I have it this detail, I know that the robot gets stuck or has to be rescued 25% of the time.
Basically, this robot does a good job cleaning, but requires a lot of attention.
I bought the refurbished model on sale for $299. I had zero issues with the refurb, it looks like a brand new unit. I think it’s well worth it at that price. There’s no way I’d spend $500-800 for a brand new one, it’s not good enough.
Also, you can buy replacement bags, but they’re expensive and single use. I found a set of reusable bags that can be opened, emptied, then resealed. You can reuse them several times, and they work just as well as single use bags. It’s a great way to save money and keep extra junk out of the landfill.
Dakota –
General Review – I was hesitant about buying a robot vacuum being a first time buyer however I love it so far! I had done some research before buying one and out of all of them the iRobot seems to have the best reputation. I found this one on sale during Prime Day as a refurbished from factory for HALF OFF its normal price!! Worked and looked brand new!
PROS:
– Does really well at cleaning on our high pile carpet
– Excellent cleaning on hardwood flooring (pet hair included)
– Self empties into its base
– Can be setup to clean when you leave your home
– Can be set to clean in certain areas of your home and even around certain objects by creating a zone.
– Can place no-go zones to where the robot will not goto (had to do this with our closet because there were too many things in the way for me to want it to attempt to vacuum around)
– Sends a notification to your phone with pictures when its done cleaning if it detects any objects in the way that allow you to tell it if its a temp object or if it should create a no-go zone automatically for you.
CONS:
– VERY NOISY when its emptying into its base station (only lasts a few seconds but be weary if running it at night with the base station near a bedroom!)
– Replacement parts are kinda expensive if not bought on sale! Gives you an estimate of hours remaining on said part (which seemed kind of low in my opinion, making cost of ownership more expensive that you may realize. Example: Filter will last around 50 hours which will add up to around 2 months of usage if you run multiple times a week, filters cost about $30 for a 3 pack if you buy authentic ones)
– Does OK at navigating around things but has caused scuffing on the body from where it bumps into things (there are 3rd party scuff guards you can buy off here that will help this issue (ie: foam pads, covers))
– Sometimes doesn’t clean around certain areas too well that tend to have more objects in the way (such as dining tables and near some living room furniture)
OVERALL I would highly recommend this robot for first time robot vacuum buyers! Especially if you get a steal of a deal like myself!
Jdubbbbbb –
This replaced an i7 or something like that. We had it for 4 years it think. Half the stuff on it was broken. I did not get the warranty on that one. I did this time.
Had this for 6 months and run it 3 times a week. No issues.
We have a golden retriever and having one of these is a must have. My wife is very happy we bought this.
Great product.
Dakota –
We wanted a 2nd Roomba J7+ for our 2nd floor because we love our original J7+ bought new last year after Christmas. The original does our whole main floor in 1 charge and it cleans and empties so well! So, when we saw this refurbished Roomba J7+ from Woot on Amazon Refurbished and saw it would have at least 90% original battery life we bought it.
When this refurbished J7+ arrived it looked good, (though missing the extra bags and brushes), so we unplugged our original J7+ and took it upstairs and put the refurbished J7+ in the original J7+ spot. We let the refurbished one charge, map and finally vacuum. To our surprise this refurbished J7+ had so little battery life it had to recharge again and again to do the same space our original Roomba J7+ did in one charge. The refurbished roomba also left hair & dust behind. We are so disappointed!
We should have done research before we bought the refurbished Roomba J7+ or just waited for a good sale price on another new J7+. The battery has to recharge much more often than our other J7+! All the extra recharging is gonna wear out the charging base faster too.
This refurbished Roomba J7+ from Woot isn’t worth the $299 we paid.
Update: like others have said, the battery just dies not work right, the refurbished J7+ isn’t worth $299 and working with customer service about this battery issue is really frustrating!