Cleaning equipment: iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum vs. CleanTok Cleaning Influencer Recommendations

Quick Verdict

Both the iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum and the Roomba j9+ offer comparable features and performance, particularly for pet owners. The Roomba j9+ boasts a longer maximum battery runtime, but in practice, both models offer similar cleaning times. The choice between them may depend on specific feature preferences or availability.

Both Roomba j9+ models offer similar features, including PrecisionVision Navigation, self-emptying capabilities, and smart home integration.
Both are designed for pet owners and have obstacle avoidance capabilities.
The Roomba j9+ has a longer maximum runtime, but real-world battery life is similar to the iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum.
Both models may struggle with fine material along wall edges and in corners.

Key features – Side-by-Side

Attribute	iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum	CleanTok Cleaning Influencer Recommendations
Suction Power (Pa)	100% stronger suction compared to Roomba Combo i Series robots, increased suction power to pull heavy pet hair	—
Battery Life (minutes)	Tested battery life is 113 minutes, some reviews mention around 120 minutes per charge, manufacturer claims up to 75 minutes (real-world use can vary between 60-75 minutes)	—
Room Coverage (sq ft)	Suitable for small to medium-sized homes, can recharge and resume cleaning in larger homes, can clean a 1,500-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment in nearly two full runs	—
Navigation Technology	PrecisionVision Navigation, iRobot OS, Imprint Smart Mapping	—
Obstacle Avoidance Capabilities	Identifies and avoids cords, pet waste, socks, and shoes, Pet Owner Official Promise (P.O.O.P.)	—
Self-Emptying Capacity	Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal holds up to 60 days of debris, advanced bag system	—
Smart Home Integration (e.g., Alexa, Google Assistant)	Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, understands more voice commands than any other robot	—
Allergen Filtration	Equipped with an extra high-efficiency filter	—
Cleaning Modes (e.g., spot, edge, max)	Dirt Detective, two cleaning pass settings, SmartScrub	—
Maintenance Requirements	Self-emptying bin, brush cleaning, and filter replacement	—
Noise Level (dB)	Operates around 65 decibels during normal cleaning, self-emptying can be loud, around 68 dBA	—
Specialized Cleaning Features (e.g., pet hair, deep cleaning)	Designed for pet owners, cleans around clutter, avoids pet bowls and toys, Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, an Edge-Sweeping Brush, and Power-Lifting Suction	—
Price	Not available	—
Ratings	Not available	—

Overall Comparison

Both models feature 100% stronger suction compared to the Roomba Combo i Series, self-empty into a base holding up to 60 days of debris, and can clean a 1,500 sq ft apartment. Real-world battery life is around 60-75 minutes for both.

Pros and Cons

iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum

Pros:

Effectively navigates around furniture legs and avoids obstacles
Uses PrecisionVision Navigation to recognize and avoid objects
Self-emptying base uses an advanced bag that holds up to 60 days of debris
Bag system seals itself to prevent dust clouds when changing the bag
Performs well on both carpet and hard flooring
Transitions effortlessly between carpeted areas and tiled bathrooms
Easy to set up and connects to smart home systems
Creates a complete map of your home quickly
Equipped with an Edge-Sweeping Brush for thorough corner cleaning
Designed for pet owners with features to avoid pet bowls and toys
Effectively picks up pet hair and dander

Cons:

May get stuck on shorter hazards like tasseled rugs and power cords
Actual battery life varies; expect around 60 to 75 minutes
May struggle with smaller material against walls or in corners
Self-emptying function can be quite loud, around 68 dBA
May leave some fine material along wall edges and in corners

Roomba j9+

Pros:

Effectively navigates around furniture and obstacles, labeling hazards on its app.
Self-emptying base contains dust and allergens with a 2.4L dirtbag.
Easy to set up and connect to a smart home system.
Twin rubber brushrolls do a good job on pet hair on carpet.
Features an Edge-Sweeping Brush for thorough corner cleaning

Cons:

Louder than the i7+, even in low power mode.
Leaves a little fine material along wall edges and in corners on hard floors.
Leaves a little more fine debris in these areas on carpet.

User Experiences and Feedback

iRobot Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum

What Users Love

Effectively picks up debris
Easy to set up
Connects to smart home systems
Good debris pickup on hard floors

Common Complaints

May get stuck on tasseled rugs
May struggle with smaller material against walls or in corners
Self-emptying function can be quite loud

Value Perception

No value feedback reported.

Roomba j9+

What Users Love

No highlights reported.

Common Complaints

No major complaints reported.

Value Perception

No value feedback reported.

User Recommendations

The Roomba j9+ can clean close to furniture and appropriately label potential hazards on its companion app.
The self-emptying base uses a 2.4L dirtbag. The bags are advertised to hold about 60 days' worth of debris and are designed with allergen filtration.
It delivers reasonable performance overall in a household with multiple floor surfaces.
Its twin rubber brushrolls do a good job on pet hair on carpet.