Reliable robot vacuum with auto-empty dock and smart mapping
Visit iRobot →The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is the best entry-level robot vacuum with an auto-empty dock for anyone who wants a simple, reliable cleaning experience without the complexity of flagship features. Made by the original robot vacuum brand, the i3+ EVO offers solid cleaning performance with 2,000Pa suction, iRobot's proven dual rubber brush system that's great for pet hair, and vSLAM navigation that creates accurate maps of your home. The Clean Base auto-empty dock automatically empties the dustbin into a disposable bag that holds up to 60 days of dirt and debris. With the iRobot Home app, you can set scheduled cleanings, create keep-out zones, and control your robot with voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant. It may not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive models, but it does the basics exceptionally well.
iRobot's signature dual rubber brush rolls resist hair tangles and work great on both carpets and hard floors. The brushes flex to stay in contact with uneven floors, picking up more dirt and pet hair bristle brushes.
Automatically empties the robot dustbin into a disposable bag in the base. Holds up to 60 days of dirt, dust, and hair — so you only have to think about emptying every couple of months.
Uses iRobot's vSLAM (visual simultaneous localization and mapping) technology to navigate your home and create a floor plan. Works methodically in neat rows rather than bouncing around randomly like cheaper models.
The iRobot Home app is clean and straightforward — easy for anyone to use. Schedule cleanings, set keep-out zones, and start/stop cleaning with Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.
| Suction Power | 2,000Pa (Power Boost mode) |
|---|---|
| Navigation | vSLAM (visual mapping) |
| Battery Life | Up to 75 minutes |
| Dustbin Capacity | 400ml (robot) / 0.5L bag (dock) |
| Mopping | No mopping function |
| Auto-Empty | Yes — Clean Base with 60-day bags |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, App, Alexa/Google Assistant |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) |
| Feature | Roomba i3+ EVO | Roborock Q Revo | Eufy X9 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $699 | $549 |
| Suction | 2,000Pa | 5,500Pa | 5,500Pa |
| Navigation | vSLAM | LiDAR | LiDAR + AI |
| Mopping | No | Dual rotating + lift | Rotating + lift |
| Auto-Empty | Yes (dust only) | Yes (full service) | Yes (full service) |
| Battery | 75 min | 150 min | 150 min |
| Pet Hair | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
No, the i3+ EVO is a vacuum-only robot — it does not have any mopping capability. If you want a Roomba that mops, you'll need to look at the Roomba Combo series. If mopping is important to you, we recommend the Roborock Q Revo instead, which has excellent mopping at a similar price.
Each Clean Base bag holds about 60 days of dirt for an average home with average use. If you have pets or clean more frequently, you might go through bags faster. Bags cost about $3 each when bought in bulk, which is a reasonable ongoing cost for the convenience of not emptying the bin every day.
Yes! In fact, the Roomba i3+ EVO is one of the best robot vacuums for pet hair thanks to iRobot's dual rubber brush system. The rubber brushes don't get tangled with hair like bristle brushes do, and the auto-empty base means you don't have to touch the hair-filled dustbin very often.
Yes, the i3+ EVO can learn and store maps for up to 3 different floor levels. You just need to carry it to each floor and do a mapping run. The robot will automatically figure out which floor it's on when you start a cleaning.
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is the best choice if you want a simple, reliable robot vacuum with an auto-empty dock and don't need mopping. It's not the most feature-packed or the most powerful, but it's easy to use, great for pet hair, and backed by iRobot's solid reputation. For a no-fuss cleaning experience, it's an excellent value.
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