iRobot's new flagship Roomba creates an airtight seal with your carpet — the competition should be worried

iRobot has unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum, the Roomba Max 875 Combo, which claims to set a new standard in floor cleaning technology. The device is positioned to compete with top contenders such as the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, currently recognized as the best robot vacuum in a buying guide. Priced at $1,119, the Roomba Max 875 Combo is engineered to provide a thorough and effortless cleaning experience, capable of tackling both hard floors and carpets with ease.

Engineered by iRobot's Floorcare Category Manager, Reena Paatel, the Roomba Max 875 Combo leverages advanced technologies to deliver superior performance. Its core features include a SealForce vacuuming system, which creates a tight seal against carpet fibers to concentrate vacuuming force and achieve three times deeper carpet cleaning compared to traditional systems.

Additionally, the robot employs an advanced mopping system with ultrasonic ThermaMist technology, which sprays a heated mist to soften and remove tough stains from hard floors in a single pass. The vacuum also features a self-cleaning PowerSpin Max roller mop, the largest in the industry by iRobot's standards, to ensure efficient cleaning.

The device incorporates the patented DriLift technology, which automatically recognizes carpeted areas and raises the mop roller while lowering a protective shield to keep rugs dry during cleaning. This innovation eliminates the need for manual intervention during cleaning cycles. To address edge cleaning, the Roomba Max 875 utilizes PerfectEdge technology, which features an outward-expanding brush for thorough corner and edge cleaning.

The Roomba Max 875 Combo is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Roomba app, allowing users to customize cleaning schedules, prioritize specific rooms, and adjust cleaning intensity based on their needs. The model also features Precision Vision AI, enabling the robot to recognize and avoid common household hazards such as pet bowls and children's toys.

While the Roomba Max 875 Combo boasts impressive capabilities, it remains a floor-only cleaning device, unable to navigate stairs. Despite this limitation, the robot vacuum appears poised to redefine the standards for professional-grade cleaning with its powerful combination of technologies. Tom's Guide awaits to test the Roomba Max 875 Combo firsthand, but early impressions suggest it could be a worthy investment for those seeking top-tier floor cleaning solutions.