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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 assessment
AutonomyL3 unchangedReadinessReadiness unchangedScoreScores unchangedIt 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.
Impact on 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
Impact on readiness
- Available through iRobot from September 2, 2026, per Vacuum Wars
- MSRP $899 including the AutoWash Dock
- North American retail availability expected later in September
Claim check3 claims reviewed
SealForce delivers deeper carpet cleaningVacuum Wars notes the improvement is measured against carpet vacuuming without SealForce, not against a competing robot vacuumSprayForce AI improves mopping efficiency by up to 40 percentVacuum Wars reports the figure compares mopping with and without the pre-treatment spray, and that it does not describe vacuum suctionPremium technology at a lower priceThe 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 systemBottom lineA dated release at a stated price, with its headline carpet and mopping gains measured only against the robot's own features switched off.
Technical notes3 sections
- Release
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Vacuum Wars reported on September 2, 2026 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. Engadget reported the same day on the $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo with AutoWash Dock and the $1,199 Max 875 Combo.
- Vacuuming
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Both sources describe SealForce Vacuuming Technology, which seals the robot against carpet. Vacuum Wars 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
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Per both sources, SprayForce AI applies a pressurized spray to pre-treat stains before a heated roller mop scrubs them. Vacuum Wars 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.