iRobot Roomba i3 Plus

Good at cleaning ; Works while you’re out ; Empties its own collection bin

Can’t see obstacles ; Bumps into furniture ; Creates a new map every clean

Excellent cleaning performance ; Efficiently cleans to save time ; Auto dirt disposal system ; Great at avoiding obstacles

Can't create virtual boundaries ; Sounds obnoxiously loud emptying

Self-emptying dustbin Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Supports IFTTT and scheduling Detects and focuses on heavily soiled areas

Lacks smart mapping Average battery life Can be loud

One of the best innovations in the robot vacuum space in recent years has been the development of models that can empty their own dustbins. Beyond offering greater convenience than traditional models, they significantly limit your exposure to dust, a...

Self-emptying dustbin ; Excellent cleaning performance ; Can clean targeted areas on demand

Clean Base requires more floor space than a conventional dock ; Clean Base requirements can make setup complex

The i3+ successfully brings some of the sophisticated features of its higher-end self-emptying models to a mid-priced robot vacuum. You don’t get all the features of the i7+ or s9+—you don't get the customization that smart apps enable, for example,...

Despite a few hiccups, we recommend the iRobot Roomba i3+ robot vacuum. The auto-emptying Clean Base is a mechanical miracle for those with allergies. And, at $599, it’s the most affordable Roomba with this feature. The vacuum itself is a decent...