At $1,399.99 / 1,249, though, you might want to wait for a sale.
Speaking of which, the Roomba Combo J9 Plus base is surprisingly stylish for a bin.
As such, those on a budget would do well to keep their eyes peeled at sale time.
The Roomba in its base
My advice is to get one of the Plus models with a base.
Not having to remember to empty the Roomba every time is a major convenience.
Whichever model you choose, be aware that there are ongoing costs with this robot vacuum.
As such, there’s zero chance it will catch on surfaces it shouldn’t mop.
I didn’t find this a major inconvenience, though.
At the back, youll find the robots dust bin and water container.
The Roomba Combo J9 Plus mop
That is, except to change the filter when the app notifies you to do so.
Opening up the base reveals the large water storage tank.
I have fewer hard floors, so that one tank should last a few months.
The Roomba base when it’s open
There’s also a drawer containing the AllergenLock bag into which dirt is deposited.
Just note that this may mean the robo vac needs to recharge mid-clean, though.
This is super handy for keeping your Roomba in tip-top shape.
How smart scrub works on the Roomba Combo J9 Plus
Nevertheless, it did so without any intervention from me.
Roomba Combo J9 Plus: Score card
Should I buy the Roomba Combo J9 Plus?
Whats more, thanks to the amusingly named Pet Owner Official Promise (yes, P.O.O.P.
Dont buy it if…
Your home has lots of levelsRoomba models cant climb stairs; you’ll have to carry it.
Youre on a budgetThis Roomba isnt cheap.
How the Roomba Combo J9 Plus empties and refills itself
You dont like ongoing costsUnfortunately, Roombas arent a one-time purchase the parts will occasionally need to be replaced.
