RELEASED 2026.06REASSESSED 2026.09.14

iRobot

iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo

Name: iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo
Brand: iRobot

A 46% slimmer chassis reaches under more furniture, while an AutoWash Dock empties, washes and heat-dries the DualClean mop pads with water alone, no detergent dispensing, after every clean.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyHandles new obstacles and re-plans in real time; rare in consumer products.
To reach Level IVSustained operation across sessions, including layouts and conditions it has not met before.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

ClearView LiDAR
Why this level
- ClearView LiDAR builds and retains a map of a known indoor layout, letting the Plus 415 Combo navigate a stable floor plan without human path input, per manufacturer specifications.
- No teleoperation or manual re-steering is documented, and multi-floor or unmapped-environment generalization has not been demonstrated, keeping the classification at Level III, Conditional Autonomy.
Autonomy dimension 64 / 100 · 5 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional5 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation3 sourcesReviewed

Manufacturer product page with full specifications, dock automation details and box contents

Press & video reviews1 sourceReviewed

Home Depot retail listing confirming specifications, AutoWash Dock inclusion and current pricing

Home Depot product listingThe Home Depot

Press & video reviews1 sourceReviewed

Independent review-site coverage of specifications and AutoWash Dock feature set

SmartHomeCompared reviewSmartHomeCompared

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- Launched summer 2026 as iRobot's entry-tier AutoWash-dock combo.
- Manufacturer and retail specifications are documented in full; no independent hands-on reviews had been published as of classification, so early-ownership patterns remain unconfirmed.
On the record
- Shipping since June 2026 · 3 months on the market
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- No successor announced
- 5 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

69of 100

CapableAt or above 61% of the 421 robots we scoreand 52% of the 212 scored robot vacuums

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 5 of the 9 inputs56% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for task completion, edge-case recovery, field failure rate, software stability on this machine, so those inputs are left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Routine maintenance84+2.2
Support longevity68+0.5

Capability40% of the score66What it does without you.

Task completionnot countedno source verified60

Evidence

Manufacturer specifications describe AutoWash Dock self-empty, self-wash and self-dry cycles across full cleaning runs, but no independent hands-on review confirms whole-home completion rates for this model.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score68

Evidence

Manufacturer specifications list ClearView LiDAR, iRobot's standard laser-mapping tier (not the higher ClearView Pro LiDAR used on pricier docked combos in its lineup), for systematic room mapping.

Edge-case recoverynot countedno source verified52

Evidence

No independent test of stuck-robot or lost-navigation recovery was found for this model; manufacturer materials describe general obstacle avoidance only.

Operating envelope4% of the score60

Evidence

Home Depot's retail listing documents operation on hard floors and carpet; 20,000 Pa is iRobot's stated entry-level suction figure for its current AutoWash Dock combo lineup, and no independent test confirms thick-pile performance.

Dependability40% of the score68Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure ratenot countedno source verified55

Evidence

Launched summer 2026; no independent field-failure reporting exists yet for this model.

Software stabilitynot countedno source verified55

Evidence

No independent update or regression history exists yet; the model launched too recently for a firmware track record.

Support longevity10% of the score68

Evidence

iRobot publishes standard warranty terms and maintains an established parts and repair channel across its Roomba combo line; this is a recorded vendor commitment, not yet tested by conduct on this specific model.

Ownership burden20% of the score77What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score84

Evidence

Manufacturer specifications document the AutoWash Dock automatically emptying debris, rewashing and heat-drying the DualClean mop pads after every clean, for up to three months of hands-free operation.

Consumables8% of the score66

Evidence

Box includes 2 dirt disposal bags and 1 pair of DualClean mop pads per manufacturer specifications; replacement cadence and pricing for this specific model are not independently documented (priced by the consumables engine).

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$780

Approximate: $599.99 MSRP plus an estimated 5 years of dock dirt-disposal bags and DualClean mop pad replacements at category-typical rates; iRobot has not published exact per-year consumable pricing for this model.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

iRobot's Home app account handles scheduling and map data for app-connected models in this line; iRobot has not published a model-specific data-collection disclosure for the Plus 415 Combo beyond its general privacy policy.

On-device processingNo

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FIT CHECK

Will the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo work in your home?

Describe your home using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Home size

Primary floors

Mopping needs

You want to…

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 11.93 in dia · 3.29 in tall
Weight: 6.44 lbs
Wi-Fi: Supported

Where it lands · ranked across 236 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range

Suction20,000Pamax mode

1,000 Pa42,000 Pa

Near median

Price$499.99

$138$2,000

Near median

Noise60dB

43 dB80 dB

Below median

Charge time330min

90 min420 min

Above median

Weight6.44lbs

3.6 lbs25 lbs

Below median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment. Suction in Pascals has no standard test method, and the published figure is a peak-mode claim, so it is comparable only within a brand and generation.

Official referencesProduct page

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Too new for a field record; AutoWash Dock automation is unproven at scale.

Launched summer 2026 with no independent hands-on reviews yet documenting failure patterns. Manufacturer specifications describe the AutoWash Dock's self-empty, self-wash and self-dry cycle, but owner-reported reliability over multiple wash cycles remains undocumented.

Owner effort~20 minhands-on per month

Reliability trendUnprovenowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · 4 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Hair wrap on rollerReduced suction, motor strain

Owner fixManual roller hair removal, weekly check on pet homes

Occasional

Wash-chamber mineral buildupReduced mop-wash effectiveness over time

Owner fixPeriodic dock chamber wipe-down per manual

Occasional

LiDAR turret dust accumulationDegraded mapping accuracy

Owner fixWipe turret lens monthly with a dry cloth

Rare

Self-empty bag seal wearDebris leakage, reduced suction

Owner fixReplace dirt disposal bag; check seal fit

Step-by-step fixesHas Weak Suction or Isn’t Picking Up?App Says Offline or Won’t Connect?Auto-Empty Base Not Emptying?All robot vacuum guides

Upkeep routine

Weekly52×/yr

Wipe the LiDAR turret and check the roller for hair wrap.

Monthly12×/yr

Inspect the edge-sweeping brush for wear and clean the AutoWash Dock's wash chamber.

Seasonal4×/yr

Replace the DualClean mop pads if worn (one pair included in box). · Replace the dirt disposal bag as it fills (2 bags included in box).

Yearly1×/yr

Check dock water lines and hose connections for mineral buildup.

As neededno fixed schedule

Empty and rinse the dock's clean-water tank between wash cycles during heavy use.

Cost over time · past the sticker

$499 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Safety notes

CautionPinch point near dock rollers: Keep hands and pets clear of the AutoWash Dock's roller and wash mechanism during cycles.

NoteSupervise around stairs and cords: Cliff sensors are documented, but owners should still supervise first cleaning runs near stairs and loose cords.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 69 of 100

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationDoes the AutoWash Dock on the Roomba Plus 415 Combo use cleaning solution?

No. iRobot documents the dock washing the DualClean mop pads with water only; detergent dispensing is not part of this dock’s published feature set.

OperationHow long does the Roomba Plus 415 Combo run on a single charge?

iRobot has not published a per-charge runtime figure for this model. The 5200mAh battery has a documented 330-minute charge time.

OperationWhat suction rating does model G285020 carry?

20,000 Pa, per manufacturer specifications, the entry point among iRobot’s current AutoWash Dock combo lineup.

OperationDoes the Plus 415 Combo use LiDAR or camera navigation?

ClearView LiDAR, iRobot’s standard-tier laser mapping rather than the higher ClearView Pro LiDAR used on pricier docked combos in its lineup.

OperationHow often does the AutoWash Dock need attention from the owner?

iRobot states up to three months of hands-free operation between manual maintenance, covering debris emptying and mop pad washing and drying.

Availability

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iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo

Will the iRobot Roomba Plus 415 Combo work in your home?

The full spec sheet.

Living with it.

How the assessment has moved.

What people actually ask.

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Where it's sold

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