Let's be real: nobody actually wants to vacuum. We want a clean floor, a hot coffee, and zero guilt about the dog hair situation under the couch. That's exactly the dream the iRobot Roomba s9+ is selling — and honestly? It delivers more than almost anything else in the robot vacuum universe right now.
The s9+ is iRobot's flagship model, complete with a self-emptying Clean Base dock that holds up to 60 days of debris. That means you can set this thing loose on your floors and essentially forget vacuuming exists for two full months. It sounds like a commercial, but it's genuinely how this robot works in real life.
Of course, none of this sparkly convenience comes cheap. The Roomba s9+ sits at the very top of the price ladder, and that means we need to take a hard, honest look at whether it actually earns that premium — crumb by crumb, pet hair by pet hair.
What We Love
- ✅ Absolutely ferocious suction — corners and edges get properly cleaned thanks to the D-shaped design and PerfectEdge technology
- ✅ Self-emptying Clean Base is a genuine game-changer; you really can go weeks without thinking about emptying a dustbin
- ✅ Imprint Smart Mapping is impressively accurate — it learns your home layout fast and lets you send it to specific rooms on command
- ✅ Pairs beautifully with Alexa and Google Assistant for truly hands-free cleaning
- ✅ Works in tandem with the Braava Jet m6 mop for a full sweep-and-mop combo if you want to go full domestic goddess mode
- ✅ Handles thick carpets, hardwood, and pet hair with equal confidence — this thing is not intimidated by a Lab's shedding season
Watch Out For
- ❌ It is loud. Not jet-engine loud, but loud enough that you'll want to run it while you're out of the house
- ❌ The price tag is genuinely eye-watering — this is a significant investment, full stop
- ❌ The Clean Base bags are a recurring cost that adds up over time and they're proprietary, so no budget alternatives
- ❌ Occasional navigation hiccups around chair legs and tight spaces, though software updates have improved this
- ❌ The app, while powerful, has a learning curve that might frustrate less tech-savvy users at first
Performance Scores
The Verdict 💖
The iRobot Roomba s9+ is, without exaggeration, one of the best robot vacuums you can buy right now. The suction is powerful, the mapping is smart, and the self-emptying base removes the one annoying chore that makes other robot vacuums feel like half a solution. If performance is your priority, this robot delivers it consistently and confidently.
The noise level and the price are the two things that will genuinely give you pause, and they should. This isn't an impulse buy — it's a considered investment, and if your budget is tight, there are very capable alternatives in the $400–$700 range that won't leave your wallet weeping. But if you've got pets, allergies, or a large home with multiple floor types, the s9+ justifies itself faster than you'd expect.
For busy people who want their floors handled with zero drama and maximum results, the Roomba s9+ is the closest thing to a magic wand that home tech currently offers. It's not perfect, it's not quiet, and it's definitely not cheap — but it works, it's smart, and it will absolutely earn its place in your home. We'd give it a sparkly gold star if we could.
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