iRobot Roomba i7+
The i7+ proved the self-empty dock works at scale. It launched with features now table-stakes (persistent mapping, app scheduling, room selection), documented them in millions of homes, and held reliability long enough for the s9+ and j-series to iterate on. It is not a flagship anymore.
List price
$899
Released 2018.09Reassessed 2026.11.02
Will the iRobot Roomba i7+ work in your home?
Describe your home using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the iRobot Roomba i7+ is built for your space and where it isn’t.
A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.
Living with it.
Eight years of real-world data shows stable core navigation; dock reliability trails newer designs.
→ Stableowner-reported arc
Owner reports and firmware history document consistent vSLAM performance across 2018-2026. Dock bag-seal failures are more frequent than current s9+ generation. Final firmware updates were in 2022; no regressions but no feature parity improvements since.
The independent record is still forming. Failure modes are listed once an outside source reports them.
Check the for hair wraps and clear the . The robot empties its own bin into the Clean Base after runs, so bin emptying is not a scheduled owner task on this model.
Remove and clean main and of matted debris.
Wipe dock cavity and charging contacts for dust accumulation.
Replace the Clean Base . iRobot rates the bag at up to 60 days of cleanings, and bags sell for roughly $17-20 per 3-pack. The bag seals on removal and is thrown away rather than emptied, which is the point of the enclosed design in allergen households.
Replace (~$20-25).
Replace main (~$35-45) and HEPA filter (~$20-30).
$899 to buy, then about $10 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $30 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.
- Typical for robot vacuums: every 3-6 months
- Typical for robot vacuums: every 3-6 monthsWhere to buy Side brush
- Typical for robot vacuums: annually
Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them. Some links earn Robovations a commission. It does not change any classification. All parts at iRobot
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CautionDock power safety if wetStandard outlet power; water exposure risks electrical hazard. Keep dock area dry and away from water sources.
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Main brush motor runs during manual cleaningIf robot is powered on, main brush can rotate. Always disconnect power before servicing.
The full spec sheet.
Priced above the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.
- FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.
- 13.3 in dia, 3.6 in tall
- WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.
- 7.4 lbs
- BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.
- 60 Wh · Li-ion
- Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.
- 2.4 GHz only
- VoiceThe assistants the maker's app links to; the robot itself does not listen.
- Alexa, Google Home
- Onboard dustbinThe bin inside the robot; an auto-empty dock moves its contents into a bag.
- 400 mL
- DockWhat the base does besides charging: empty the bin, wash and dry pads, refill water.
- Auto-empty
- Threshold climbThe tallest lip the robot is rated to cross; a door sill is about 0.8 in.
- 0.6 in✓
vSLAM camera + smart mapping up to 10 floors
Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.
How the assessment has moved.
Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.
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Nov 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 73 → 70
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Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 71 → 73
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Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 71 of 100
How iRobot Roomba i7+ compares.
What people actually ask.
OperationIs the i7+ discontinued, or can I still get official iRobot support?
OperationWhat is the difference between the i7+ and the i6 or i4 without the dock?
OperationWill the i7+ work with newer docks like the s9+ Clean Base, or is the dock proprietary?
ComparisonHow does the i7+ map multiple floors, and can it dock on floors other than the primary one?
OperationDoes the i7+ require a subscription to use Imprint mapping or room selection?
OwnershipWhat maintenance does the dock require, and how long does the replacement bag last?
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Where it's sold
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We are no longer finding a current new-stock listing for this robot. Remaining offers may be used, refurbished, or third-party — confirm the condition and price on the retailer’s page before buying.
Some sellers strike through a “was” price of $1,000, above the $899 manufacturer list — a discount measured off that is not a real saving.
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