The Ultimate Roomba Combo J5 vs. J6 Comparison Review

The newly released Roomba Combo J5 is quite similar to its predecessors. It comes in a round-shaped, low-profile design. This Roomba can easily pass between tight spaces, for example, halfway closed doors, coffee tables, and between chairs unrestricted.

The thin design also allows it under low-profile furniture, including sofas, beds, and kickstands. The dimensions are 13.3 inches in width x 3.4 inches high, while the weight is 7.49 lbs.

We like the premium build quality and the silver-on-black finish. Regarding the docking station, there is not much apart from the premium build as well, and minimalistic design finished in black.

The Roomba Combo J5 is strikingly versatile compared to its older models. It is based on a 4-stage cleaning system where dirt is agitated, lifted, sucked, and the floor mopped. In short, it offers 2-in-1 cleaning (vacuum and mop).

It is suited for hard floors, including hardwood, tile, linoleum, vinyl, marble, and the rest. Considering it doesn’t vacuum and mop full-time, you can use it to vacuum carpets, but probably light vacuuming.

The Combo J5 is also perfect for homes with pets, be it cats or dogs. It picks up pet hair and eliminates urine stains while avoiding dog poop with high accuracy.

The Combo J5 is still based on iRobot’s AeroForce Technology, where dirt is agitated, lifted, and sucked into the bin.

Under the hood, Roomba packs a 2nd Gen motor that delivers 10 times the air power of the older models. On average, it delivers 850-900Pa. For the record, this is a single-speed motor. There are no adjustable suction levels.

Unfortunately, the paltry suction means the Combo J5 won’t perform well on high-pile carpets and area rugs. Regarding operation noise, the J5 produces around 65 dB.

The Roomba Combo J5, as earlier mentioned, has a mopping function, both dry and wet. You need to swap the standard bin for the Roomba Combo Bin to mop. The Roomba Combo bin comes with a mopping pad attached. It is the mopping pad that does the scrubbing and wiping.

To wet mop floors, you will need to fill the unit with clean water and add a cleaning solution, preferably one approved by Roomba, for example, Bona® Hard- -Surface Floor Cleaner. The Combo J5 does a great job but is not up to the mark for two reasons.

First, water dispensation is not efficient, and the robot’s carpet detection function could be improved. Remove the Combo bin or use No Mop Zones to ensure it doesn’t wet carpets. All said and done, it is still a worthy addition.

Roomba J5 Combo, one of the latest robot vacuums from the American brand, has the latest VSLAM navigation system. Dubbed iAdapt 3.0, it uses a set of obstacle sensors and cliff detection sensors to avoid obstacles and dangerous spots such as the stairs.

A retractable bumper, on the other hand, absorbs impact when an object is hit. There is also a real-time camera and a headlight for illumination.

These two are part of PrecisonVision, which can accurately identify over 40 items, including socks and poop. Another obstacle avoidance feature is Reactive Sensor technology.

Roomba Combo J5+ is a smart mapping robot vacuum that relies on a smart mapping technology dubbed Imprint Smart Mapping. The robot learns, maps, and adapts to your home’s layout and can identify the different rooms for customized cleaning.

Roomba J5 Combo can create and save up to 10 hyper-accurate maps of your house, so it is the best choice if you have multiple floors. There are plenty of floor management features, including Clean By Room capability and Clean By Zone, so you have several cleaning customization options.

To contain the robot, you can use the Keep Out Zones feature. iRobot OS is also a feature worth mentioning. This is an AI-powered system with features such as Clean While I’m Away feature and Cleaning Time Estimates, alongside Smart Map Coaching and Room Name Suggestions, and Quiet Drive.

Like all other Roombas, the J5 Combo has a filtration system that consists of an AeroForce high-efficiency filter. The filter can capture 99.97% of allergens and filters down to 0.6 microns.

Roomba J5 Combo maintains the AeroForce Dual Multisurface Brushroll with Tangle-Free Technology. One brush is designed to loosen and lift dirt, and the other for dirt pickup.

The two are very effective on embedded dirt, debris, and even pet hair. Talking of pet hair, there is an antitangle design, so even the long hairs won’t jam the brushroll. A spinning side brush assists the main brush.

The Roomba J5 Combo has a large onboard bin with a full bin indicator. The bin can be attached and detached easily and has a simple design that makes emptying a buzz.

But there is no need to manually empty the onboard bi as the Roomba J5 Combo is an automatic self-emptying robot vacuum.

After cleaning, the onboard bin is emptied into the large disposable bag housed in the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal. The dust bag is large enough to hold dirt for up to 60 days.

Under the hood, the Roomba Combo J5 packs a Roomba® i8 Denali battery whose 2210mAh capacity powers the robot for up to 90 minutes. The Roomba is intelligent enough to dock and recharge when the battery is down.

After recharging, the Auto-Recharge + Resume feature sends the robot back to where it stopped to finish the cleaning. Regarding charging time, it takes up to 3 hours for the battery to refill if it is empty.

Roomba Combo J5 is a smart robot vacuum. It has several automation features, including a schedule function that allows you to program the robot to clean for the entire week.

The robot is powered by 2.4GHz WiFi, which facilitates mobile app operation via the iRobot Home app or any popular voice assistants, including Alexa and Google Assistant.

Roomba J5+ Combo is covered by a standard iRobot 1-year warranty. As a trusted brand, you can be sure the company will step in if your robot fails within the first year of service for any manufacturer’s defects. However, it is essential not to void the warranty.

Support is available on the iRobot website via live chat alongside tutorials, videos, and troubleshooting guides. Roomba Combo J5 replacement parts and supplies, such as brushes, filters, and dustbags, are available on Amazon at affordable prices.