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We all could use a little help keeping our homes clean, and a robot hoover can do just that. Some robots, like iRobot’s Roomba i7 + and S9 +, go a step further by automatically emptying their bins into their clean floors after each job – so you rarely have to take out the trash. These gadgets come with high price tags, but you can buy one of them for less money right now from Wellbots. The online retailer has the Roomba i7 + for $ 699 or $ 100 off and the S9 + for $ 949 or $ 150 off if you use the codes 100ENGADGET and 150ENGADGET, or at the checkout. While they’re not all-time low prices, they’re the best prices we’ve seen since April.
Buy Roomba i7 + from Wellbots – $ 699 Buy Roomba S9 + from Wellbots – $ 949
The Roomba i7 + is one of the more expensive robotic vacuums you can get from iRobot, and we gave it a score of 87 when it was first introduced. Not only did it clean carpets and hard floors well, but it was also quieter than other robotic vacuums we tested. The i7 + also has smart mapping technology that allows you to keep track of the rooms in your home for more efficient cleaning. And like other Robo-Vacs, you can control the i7 + from your smartphone and set cleaning schedules with the iRobot mobile app.
But the biggest thing that sets the i7 + apart from others is its clean base. After each job, the robot automatically empties its container into the clean base, so you don’t have to worry. The clean base itself can hold about 30 jobs of dirt, so it doesn’t require constant attention either. The only downside is iRobot’s proprietary bags that you have to buy for them.
Overall, the i7 + is a good choice if you are looking for a robot hoover that requires little daily attention. The Roomba S9 + has the same features as well as a more corner-friendly design and “power lift suction” to help it thoroughly clean carpets and trap pet hair.
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