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iRobot launches Roomba Plus 678 Combo at $899 with SealForce vacuuming
iRobot launched the Roomba Plus 678 Combo on September 2, 2026, at $899, as the lower-priced of two new robots using its SealForce carpet vacuuming system.
Full assessment3 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIIConditional AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708561CapableWhat happenedIt adds SprayForce AI, which sprays stains before the roller mop scrubs them.
WatchingFor independent tests of SealForce on carpet and the retail rollout later in September.
Bottom lineA dated release at a stated price, with its headline carpet and mopping gains measured only against the robot's own features switched off.
ImpactOn autonomy
- ClearView Pro Dual-Line LiDAR with PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance
- Dirt Detect adjusts suction, brushes and passes for wet and dry messes
- Mop lifts 10 mm automatically when carpet is detected
On readiness
- Available through iRobot from September 2, 2026, per press coverage
- MSRP $899 including the AutoWash Dock
- North American retail availability expected later in September
Claim check3 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
SealForce delivers deeper carpet cleaning
Documented findingIndependent lab testing notes the improvement is measured against carpet vacuuming without SealForce, not against a competing robot vacuumSprayForce AI improves mopping efficiency by up to 40 percent
Documented findingIndependent lab testing reports the figure compares mopping with and without the pre-treatment spray, and that it does not describe vacuum suctionPremium technology at a lower price
Documented findingThe documented differences from the $1,199 Max 875 Combo include lower rated suction, 30,000 Pa versus 35,000 Pa, and a conventional mop lift instead of the enclosed DriLift systemEvidence2 sources · all linked
- 1Vacuum Wars2 Sep 2026
- 2Engadget2 Sep 2026
Technical notes3 sections
Release
Launch coverage on September 2, 2026 reported that iRobot launched the Roomba Max 875 Combo and Roomba Plus 678 Combo with AutoWash Docks that day, available through iRobot and expected at North American retailers later in September, listing the Plus 678 at an $899 MSRP. Another report the same day covered the $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo with AutoWash Dock and the $1,199 Max 875 Combo.
Vacuuming
Both sources describe SealForce Vacuuming Technology, which seals the robot against carpet. Independent lab testing lists 30,000 Pa rated suction and 18 liters per second of airflow for the Plus 678, plus dual anti-tangle brushes and PerfectEdge roller extension.
Mopping and Navigation
Per both sources, SprayForce AI applies a pressurized spray to pre-treat stains before a heated roller mop scrubs them. Independent lab testing lists a 10 mm automatic mop lift on carpet, ClearView Pro Dual-Line LiDAR, PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance, Dirt Detect, and an AutoWash Dock with hot-water washing and heated-air drying.