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iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO

iRobot · MSRP $449 · Launched Jun 2022

iRobot's mid-market play: self-empty dock at half the s9+ price, mapping unlocked via update, positioned between the budget i4 and the flagship s9+. The surprise is that capability grew post-launch through firmware.

Level III
Conditional Autonomy
5 sources reviewed ·
Ready Now
Ready to own today
Reassessed
Jun 11
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Robovations Score
Capable · 71 of 100
Rescored 2026-06-11
Autonomy71 / 100

30% weight

Reliability74 / 100

25% weight

Maintenance69 / 100

15% weight

Value74 / 100

15% weight

Privacy61 / 100

15% weight

Framework

How we score →

Weighted average of 5 reads, 0–100. Scored from documented evidence — we do not lab-test.

Will the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO work in your home?

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Specifications

The full spec sheet.

Manufacturer-published values.

Priced below the category median, with one of the shorter runtimes in the class and suction near the top of the category range.

Positions are rank within the 148 robot vacuums in the Robovations database.

13.3 in diaTOP3.6 inSIDEDimensional drawing
iRobot R6555 · Released Jun 2022 · 7.4 lbs
This robot’s rank in categoryCategory median
Price$449$120$2,399
Suction20,000Pa60036,000 Pa
Runtime75min40350 min
Charge time180min90420 min
Noise71dB5580 dB
Weight7.4lbs3.330.4 lbs
Battery60Wh · Li-ion
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz only
Voice controlAlexa, Google Home
Mapping & navigation

vSLAM camera + smart mapping up to 10 floors (via 2023 firmware update)

Official referencesManufacturer supportProduct page
Lifecycle

The record since launch.

3 tracked events since launch
2023202420252026TODAY1234
  1. 1
    RELEASE · JUN 1, 2022First shipped
  2. 2
    UPDATE · FEB 14, 2024iRobot Imprint Smart Mapping Arrives on i3+ EVO via Firmware
  3. 3
    REASSESSED · SEP 5, 2024Owner Reports Surface Consistent Brush-Jam Pattern on High-Pile Carpet
  4. 4
    NEWS · JAN 22, 2025iRobot Discontinues Several Roomba Lines; i3+ EVO Repositioned as Mid-Tier Anchor
Ownership & reliability

How it holds up after the purchase.

Owner reports · manufacturer documentation

Smart mapping arrived via 2023 update and stabilized; dock is simpler than s9+ generation.

Owner reports document reliable vSLAM performance post-mapping update. Dock failures are less frequent than i7+ generation but more common than current s9+ designs. Firmware updates from 2022 through 2026 have addressed corner-case navigation issues.

Owner effort~50 minhands-on time per month
Consumables$120per year, replaceable parts
Reliability trendImprovingowner-reported arc to date
What goes wrong, and who fixes it
Failure pointLikelihoodResolution
Dock bag seal occasionally loosens during emptyingDust escape into dock interiorOccasionalOwner fixBag reseat or replacement; dock cavity wipe-down
Main brush tangles on carpet transitionsReduced cleaning, motor strainOccasionalOwner fixManual brush removal every 2-4 weeks
WiFi reconnection lag after power lossRobot goes offline temporarily; resumes operation after reconnectRareSelf-recoversPower cycle dock or reconnect via app
Maintenance cadence
Weekly52×a year

Empty dust bin and check main brush for hair tangles and debris.

Monthly12×a year

Check dock bag seal integrity; replace if loose or degraded (~$8-12 per bag).

Wipe dock interior and charging contacts for dust accumulation.

Yearly1×a year

Replace main brush (~$35-40) and HEPA filter (~$20-25).

As neededVariesno fixed cadence

Remove main brush and side brush to clean matted hair and carpet fibers.

Replace side brush (~$20-25).

Safety flags
CautionDock electrical hazard if wetStandard outlet power; water spillage near dock risks shock. Keep area dry.
NoteBrush motor runs when powered onMain brush rotates during operation and manual cleaning if robot is powered. Disconnect dock power before servicing.
Common questions

What buyers actually ask.

6 answered
Compatibility
Does the i3+ EVO include smart mapping, or is it just the updated name?
Smart mapping came via 2023 firmware update. Robots shipped in 2022 originally had bump-like navigation; the 2023 update added vSLAM mapping. Early buyers paid for Imprint; later purchases sometimes included it free.
Operation
What is the EVO suffix, and how does the i3+ EVO differ from the standard i3+?
EVO appears to signify the post-update version with mapping and dock enhancements. Functionally, an i3+ updated to current firmware is equivalent to an i3+ EVO.
Operation
Can the i3+ EVO do multi-floor mapping like the i7+ or s9+?
Yes, Imprint mapping stores up to 10 unique floor maps. The dock stays on one floor; the robot can navigate to other floors via stairs but cannot dock away from its home floor.
Compatibility
Is smart mapping free on the i3+ EVO, or does iRobot still charge a subscription?
Imprint smart mapping is free on current i3+ EVO units. Earlier buyers in some regions were initially charged a subscription; iRobot later made it free to all. Check your app to confirm feature status.
Comparison
How does the dock size or bag cost compare to the s9+ or i7+?
All iRobot Clean Base docks use the same disposable bags, ~$8-12 per bag good for 30 days of daily use. Dock footprint is similar across the s9+, i7+, and i3+.
Compatibility
What happens if I turn off the WiFi or unsubscribe from the app service?
WiFi loss disables app-scheduled cleaning and smart mapping. You can still run the robot by pressing the Clean button on the dock, but the robot reverts to basic navigation without room selection.

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