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Robot Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of robot vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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53 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    4.2 (9)
  • Value for Money
    3.7 (9)
  • Ease of Use
    4.9 (9)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.7 (9)
  • Product is used
    • Weekly (3)
    • Daily (2)
    • Several times a week (2)
  • Noise Level
    3.6 (8)
  • Pet OwnerYes (5) · No (2)
  • System Errors Occasionally (4) · Never (2) · Often (1)
  • Ease of Programming / Scheduling
    4.0 (7)
  • Battery Life
    4.1 (8)
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Less argument with iRobot 866!!

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I have been using this fantastic vacuum cleaner for the last 2 years and since purchasing Roomba my partner is happier and less stressed (means less argument ;)). We absolutely love it. We have not used our traditional loud vacuum cleaner in house for awhile and I recommend Roomba to anyone who is tired of vacuum cleaning.

Purchased in January 2021 at Costco NSW, Auburn for $850.00.

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Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Morning Leo
Thank you for taking the time to review the Roomba 866. These are a great unit to stop arguments in the home on who has to do the vacuuming.
Kind regards iRobot



campbell.mckenzie

campbell.mckenziePerth, WA

  • 6 reviews

Perfect

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The best robot vacuum. When I am tired or when I cannot vacuum. The Roomba does the job very well. When I was watching TV one time I set the Roomba to do the work. About 3 hours later I checked to see how the Roomba was going on my floors were spotless. The Roomba picked up everything and I was super impressed. It gets along edges very well with its side brush and the battery is very long lasting. This is a very good robot vacuum.

Purchased in March 2021 at The Good Guys for $1,000.00.

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Ease of Use
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Battery Life
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Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Never
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1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Morning Campbell
Thank you for taking the time to review the Roomba 860 series.
Kind regards iRobot



Chris

ChrisSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 5 reviews
  • 4 likes

Love my Roomba.

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I purchased my i Robot Roomba 6 months ago and honestly, it's the best thing I've ever done. Was finding it difficult to push the existing vac due to an injured shoulder. The Roomba does all the work and my carpet has never been so clean. It also transitions to my tiled areas with no problems. Surprisingly, it seems to suck up much more inground dirt than my old Miele. Definitely not cheap to buy but worth every cent. I love it!

Purchased in February 2021 at Harvey Norman Retail Stores for $999.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
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Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Occasionally
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1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Chris
Thank you for taking the time to review the Roomba 890. These are a fantastic device for maintenance cleaning. We have found from customer that a few vacuums have been out done by the Roomba for cleaning.
Kind regards iRobot

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Eily

EilySydney

  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

This is perfect. Love it.

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Runs over all the exposed areas of the floor. Completely cleans tiles. Fortunately for me it runs beneath the coffee table and also the TV Cabinet. If chairs are put up out of its path (on top of table?) it does my complete area. Even runs over the mat no problem. I'm so happy with it. Ran it for 90 minutes then it takes itself back to base for emptying and recharging as stated in specs.
Couldn't wish for more.

Purchased in July 2021 at Amazon Sydney South for $553.98.

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Battery Life
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Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
System Errors Never
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A little disappointed

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I received this Roomba for Christmas and use it often sometimes running it 2 x per day . But the reason I run it 2 x per day is because it misses so much of my house I originally thought that that was just how it was supposed to work but recently I was at a friends house and her unit did an amazing job . This unit does not map out the house and just goes over the same area over and over again.

Purchased in January 2021 at Target .

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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
System Errors Often
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1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot
AKB

AKBQLD, 4500

  • 19 reviews

As long as you don't want service.

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Works reasonably well but doesn't keep a straight line.
Works well on most surfaces.
If you hit a wet patch there is NO support; they will try to sell you another unit even if the repair should be simple.

Purchased in June 2021 for $599.00.

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Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum and Tiles
System Errors Occasionally
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1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot
Reeviewah

ReeviewahCanberra 2600, ACT

  • 16 reviews
  • 8 likes

Drops dirt every time bin is removed

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This would be an excellent robot cleaner if it didn't keep dropping dirt every time the bin was removed. What do I mean by this? You can't simply leave Roomba where it is and remove the bin as it leaves a pile of debris on the floor. You actually need to pick up the robot and take the whole unit to the rubbish before you remove the bin. I believe the unit has a poor design with the bin as it doesn't capture everything cleanly and seems to make this mess quite often. I had an older model and it didn't have this issue. My guess is iRobot will eventually change the design of the bin but unfortunately it's too late for me.

Purchased in February 2021.

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iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot
Reeviewah
Reeviewah

I empty the bin after every run so the issue is not with how full the bin is but how it 'leaks' debris when the bin is removed. I get around this now by carrying the entire unit to the rubbish bin and emptying it there.

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Teghan R.iRobot
ozN

ozNSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Very Reliable

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Had a few robot vacuums and they suffer from reliability issues. But it is worth paying more by buying a brand.
We have a dog and tiled and wooden floors and it just saves so much time.
Just press the button and off it goes and does a great job

Purchased in April 2021.

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iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Morning ozN
Thank you for taking the time to review the Roomba 800 series. These are a fantastic maintenance device, just set and forget :)
Kind regards iRobot

Mrs K

Mrs KSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 10 reviews

Good robot

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Purchased in October 2021 at Harvey Norman.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Battery Life
Value for Money
Ease of Programming / Scheduling
Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
System Errors Occasionally
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1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Afternoon Mrs K
Thank you for taking the time to review the Roomba. These are a great maintenance cleaner, so you don't have to bring your hand held vacuum out as often.
Kind regards iRobot

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Rensefx

RensefxMelbourne

  • 11 reviews

Just keeps going

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Date PurchasedJan 2014
1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot
Clare

ClareMERBEIN WEST

  • 4 reviews

Excellent performance

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Date PurchasedApr 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Morning Clare
Thank you for reviewing the Roomba 880 in relation to the Neato unit.
Kind regards iRobot

Daniella

DaniellaKarrinyup

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Perfect Addition to the Family

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We purchased the Roomba thinking that it would be good to have something cleaning up the dust from the wooden floors but after a month we are wondering how we coped without it. It keeps our floors clean, tells us when she is done and keeps things tidy. The app and connection to Google is great. We have even given her a name.

Date PurchasedJun 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

HI Daniella
It sure is like that. I was skeptical of the Roomba at the start, but now would not give her back for anything. What did you name her?
Kind regards iRobot

Blake

BlakeSydney

  • 5 reviews

Mans second best friend

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Date PurchasedJun 2017
6 comments
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

HI Blake
Thank you for the fantastic review of the Roomba 866.The Roomba can make a good pet, it doesn't talk back, doesn't beg for food, just requires to be cleaned up every now and than.
Kind regards iRobot

Blake
Blake

You’re more than welcome! Such an amazing pet we have and so cheap on the feeding bills. If you have any others you’d like reviewed I’d be more than happy to get little Roomby a brother or sister :).

iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Hi Blake,
Please contact our marketing team by emailing [email protected] as they may be able to have a chat with you.
Kind regards iRobot

Susannah

SusannahSouth Australia

  • 6 reviews

Love my Roomba

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I really love my Roomba. I don't know how floors get so much dust on them, but I'd be hauling my vacuum around every day without Roomba. It gets in nooks and crannies, and goes home when it's finished. He's one of the family. I've now purchased his brother from another mother, Braava.

Date PurchasedAug 2016
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Hi Susannah
Your reviews are awesome. These are fantastic for everyday use. I think it has been almost a year since I have pulled out my vacuum. Hopefully the boys will get alone as brothers should.
Kind regards iRobot

Simon Lim

Simon LimSydney

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Robotic Home Helper

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Moved into a new (bigger) house and wanted some robotic help to keep the house clean. Overall, happy with the 890. Had some issues with the initial setup, but that was resolve and was due to our setup of our wifi. Have not used the Virtual Wall barrier.
Happy to be able to check on the status of the 890 via the iRobot app & remotely tasked it to clean the house, which can also be scheduled daily. You can hear it when it's running, it's a vacuum after all. Make sure you empty it after each cleaning cycle - it picked up plenty of cat fur, which is what it's intended for. For $2 a day, I reckon it'll pay itself within a year.
Floor type: Hardwood/laminate
Floor area (ground): 130 msq
Floor area (upper): 150 msq

Date PurchasedJul 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

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DavidH9000

DavidH9000Mid North Coast, NSW

  • 28 reviews
  • 2 likes

Not as good as previous models

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We have had two previous models of the Roomba and this one simply isnt as good as the other (older) models. It doesnt map the rooms as well as the older ones and doesnt seem to cover the entire house, missing entire areas time and again.

It does however do a great job of collecting the dust and dirt from the places it DOES go, but seems to seek out electrical leads to get tangled with and finds ways of getting caught in corners where it gets stuck.

Past models were flawless, so this one has been a bit of a disappointment and will probably stop us buying another iroomba.

I realise it was a model that had been discontinued when we bought it, but that should not have made any difference to its effectiveness as it was a new machine.

Date PurchasedJan 2018
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning David
We are very sorry to hear the above. Please contact our office on 1300 727 421 with ref: C0153383 to discuss this further.
Kind regards iRobot

JGE

JGE

  • 8 reviews

Great for daily use

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Definitely helps keep the dog hair under control. Worth getting extended warranty as it’s been back several times. After 5 years the side wheel is making a weird noise and it’ll be going back for another warranty fix. Has the suction of a dust buster but effectively picks up the dog hair and surface bits etc

Date PurchasedApr 2013
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Good Morning JGE
Thank you for your review of the Roomba. These are a great item for maintenance cleaning, however we do recommend still having your hand vacuum for a thorough clean every so often.
Kind regards iRobot

Cez

CezAU

  • 27 reviews

Love this piece of gadget

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This is a hardworking vacuum cleaner. It’s smart enough to go throught thr edges of the wall. It does love to eat cables so i need to ensure the cables are not on the floor. I’ve hard it more then 3 years but i havent even replaced the batteries. This has made my house chores a lot easier. I also speaks a lot of languages

Date PurchasedDec 2014
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Hi Cez
Thank you for your review of the Roomba 860. We do highly recommend picking up items or cables that may get stuck in the Roomba prior to setting it out on its daily chores.
Kind regards iRobot

Noel R

Noel RAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

The everyday automated housemaid

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Purchased this in 2017 and has never been happier. Makes my life so much easier with the push of a button. Yes it’s recommended to clear out smaller stuff off the floor before starting a job, but it still goes around obstacles such as table/chair legs perfectly fine. Hence I personally like to do it manually but I’m sure the scheduler also works like a charm. Easy cleaning and not too noisy either.

Date PurchasedMay 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Hi Noel
Thank you for your review of the Roomba 866. This is a great little machine. We are happy to hear it is making life easier for you and not being too loud whilst it is doing so.
kind regards iRobot

Kim

KimSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 12 reviews

Perfect for me. I can’t live without it.

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I absolutely love my robot vacuum cleaner, so much In fact that I have named her. Vivian. She cleans my floors and my carpeted areas while I sit and have a coffee. She’s so quiet and manovers all around the place. I just set her for the days that I want her to clean. She does it’s with ease. I just love her so much. The best thing I have ever bought.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
1 comment
iRobot
Malcolm R.iRobot

Hi Kim
We are so happy to hear Vivian and working well for you.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 727 421 or [email protected]
Kind regards iRobot

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Questions & Answers

Arden P.

Arden P.asked

Roomba 800 Series

Where is the serial number on my Roomba?

1 answer
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Hi Arden
The serial number can be found on the Roomba once the bin is removed.
Kind regards iRobot

SirD's Memaw

SirD's Memawasked

Roomba 800 Series

I have one. I subscribe to iRobot by email (i.e., I get ads for specials and sales regularly). They still push 600-series and now 900-series, but it seems they do not offer the 800-series machines. I am curious as to what is the explanation for them selling 600 and 900 series but never mentioning the 800 series?

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Chris
Chris

That's interesting. I hadn't noticed that but will check next time I'm at Harvey Norman. You'd assume the mid range would be popular as it has much better suction and features than the cheapest one and not the $1499 price tag of the top of the range. I have recommended the Roomba 890 to so many people so I'm assuming they are still available. Couldn't live without mine.

iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

Good Afternoon SirD's Memaw
Thank you for you question. Currently we are offering a 600, E and I series Roomba's which are our low, mid and higher range Roomba's. Sadly the 800 series has been discontinued in Australia and replaced by the new E series for around the same price.
Kind regards iRobot

Charles Hatchett

Charles Hatchettasked

Roomba 800 Series

My Roomba 880 continues to give me brush error messages after replacing the brushes with new brushes, can someone help with a solution? A red triangle error light comes on and the brushing chamber is clean.

1 answer
iRobot
Teghan R.iRobot

HI Charles
Please contact our office on 1300 727 421 for troubleshooting.
Kind regards iRobot

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