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Our product experts love testing the latest robot vacuums and stick vacuums from top brands, and we definitely have our favorites. But, through our Readers’ Choice survey, we wanted to hear which vacuum cleaners Mashable readers use in their own homes.
Not surprisingly, the iRobot Roomba was named one of the top vacuum brands — Roomba is basically synonymous with robot vacuums. Our vacuum expert says this notoriety is understandable because “not only did iRobot launch the first successful commercial robot vacuum at the time, but the company has consistently introduced some of the most reliable robot vacuum models for two decades.”
We know why it’s one of our favorite brands, but let’s find out why it should be yours.
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How Mashable readers rate iRobot
In our Readers’ Choice Smartest Home survey, we asked readers to score their iRobot Roomba vacuum on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best) on several factors, including reliability and cleaning efficiency. Here’s how iRobot fared compared to the competition. (Interact with the chart below by clicking the arrow buttons or using the dropdown menu.)
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Testimonies from iRobot Roomba users
Our readers praised iRobot for its convenience and said they were grateful for how much time it saved them. One reader, who rated iRobot a 10 in both overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend, highlighted that they use their Roomba to clean their living room, dining area, and kitchen, and no longer use a standard push vacuum cleaner.
Another reader agreed that they “definitely prefer using this compared to a traditional vacuum,” adding, “Just press the button and I don’t have to lift a finger.”
Aside from the Roomba sometimes getting stuck under furniture, one reader said their Roomba is “fantastic.”
When asked about their likelihood to recommend, Mashable readers gave iRobot a 7.2 out of 10 rating. One respondent who gave it a 10 said, “I’ve had the Roomba for over five years, I couldn’t be happier. I use it almost every other day – never needed a repair. I’m very satisfied. I wish I had another.”
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