iRobot’s most advanced vacuum cleaner and floor mopping robot now even cleans itself

Roomba Combo 10 Max, iRobot’s new vacuum cleaner and floor mopping robot has AutoWash at its base, the best ally. Not only does it clean the house autonomously so that we don’t have to worry about those tasks, but now it even cleans itself. We have been able to test it for a few weeks and we are going to share our first impressions with you.

This is the first AutoWash base from iRobot that incorporates automatic washing and drying of the cloth and self-cleaning, optimizing the user experience and performance of the robot. The base is responsible for all maintenance: automatic emptying of the dust container, washing and drying the mopping cloth (incorporating an extra tank for dirty water from this process), and starting the a self-cleaning cycle after each use, ensuring the robot is always ready for the next task.

When you invest in an autonomous robot this is what you ask for, so the improvement is valued very positively. In this way, iRobot makes a leap in quality and continues to offer a ‘top of the range’ product without many fissures to get its head in a category that is increasingly competitive, with the arrival in Spain in recent years of new players to have. into account, such as Roborock, Dreame or Xiaomi, among others.

In addition, through the mobile ‘app’ – which is one of iRobot’s strong points thanks to its simplicity and good performance -, users can even order their Roomba Combo 10 Max that you rinse the cloth after cleaning specific rooms, such as bathrooms, to prevent dirt from spreading throughout the house.

THE MOST CURRENT TECHNOLOGY FOR HOME CLEANING

If we focus directly on the robot, it retains the best of the previous models and incorporates some interesting new features, such as the Carpet Boost function, with especially good results on carpets. Plus, unlike other 2-in-1 models, Roomba Combo 10 Max uses its automatic retractable system when it detects a rug, raising the cloth to avoid wetting them, even those with long hair.

Equipped with the iRobot OS operating system, this device also incorporates the new improved Dirt Detect technology, which allows it, thanks to its integrated camera, to recognize and clean the dirtiest areas that need deeper cleaning with up to eight times more frequency. This is combined with SmartScrub for a deeper scrub, capable of tackling tougher stains, like spilled coffee or dried mud.

In terms of mechanism, Roomba Combo 10 Max features a corner brush, two multi-surface rubber brushes and powerful suction to remove dirt and pet hair from all surfaces, including carpets and hard floors, reducing tangles in your piecesone of the things that continues to bother users of all autonomous cleaning robots the most.

DESIGN, USER EXPERIENCE AND PRICE

When it comes to design, it maintains an elegant appearance that makes it fit into any environment. But precisely with the aim of making it more sober, they have eliminated the wooden surface, which -personally- was something that I loved. If we talk about size, es very similar to its predecessor and maintains a front with an attractive design that opens to access all the tanks, with a nice leather label on the side.

Unlike other models of the brand, it incorporates discreet light indicators at the top to inform about basic maintenance tasks, such as the water levels in the tanks or the charge level. Something that we can also consult from the mobile application, which, as I mentioned before, is one of iRobot’s strong points.

This app has a new detection system that allows you to create the complete smart map of the house seven times faster, automatically labeling each type of room and allowing you to create cleaning routines quickly and easily. Users can also Sync your robot with devices compatible with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant to tell you where to clean using just voice commands.

As a summary, we have to recognize that it is increasingly difficult to make comparisons of products in this category, since the technologies are becoming equal and the price war is savage. In favor of iRobot is its ability to always be at the forefront of technology and the trust it has earned over the years, offering the guarantee that its products will last for many years without much wear and tear.

Finally, it’s time to talk about money and Combo 10 Max It has a high starting price (1,499 euros) if we compare it with its main competitors. However, it can already be found with offers of up to 50 percent and, taking that into account, we have no doubt that it is a safe and highly recommended purchase.