These new Roombas are smaller and cheaper

iRobot has announced a new line of Roombas, a year after its debut The first lidar-based robotic vacuums Just before Filing for bankruptcy. This week it introduced eight robot vacuums that improve on its previous lineup and feature lower prices, some up to £200 (about $270) cheaper. Key changes include higher suction power, a smaller overall size to better navigate your home, more models with rotating mops, and the introduction of “hot spot mopping.”

iRobot, which He underwent a reboot It is now owned by Shenzhen Besia Robotics Co., LtdThe Chinese original design maker of robot vacuums says its new range is up to 25 percent smaller for “multiple” models, enabling it to move better around homes with low furniture, up to 9cm. The robots also feature increased suction capacity and improved navigation through the line.

The new models will be launched in mid-2026, and will be rolled out in phases across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with Rumba 415 Combo and 115 combo It seemed they would arrive first, as they did Listed on iRobot.co.uk Also coming soon.

I only provided iRobot Edge With UK prices; The line starts at £229 (about US$309) for the base 115 model and goes up to £799 (US$1,080) for the flagship 775. The previous set started at £249 and rose to £999 – costing $299 to $999 in the US. Specifications and exact details about the features of all the robots have not been released yet, but here’s a look at what we know so far.

The top model is the Roomba Max 775 Combo at £799. This has a suction capacity of 30,000 Pa (compared to 705 series 16.00 Pa), Roomba’s signature dual rubber spin brushes, which are good at removing hair from carpets, and a self-cleaning spin mop with a new hot spot mopping feature.

This adds a “pressurized hot spray pre-treatment to loosen sticky, dried-out dirt” before washing begins, according to iRobot. Spraying is a new feature for robotic vacuum cleaners; appeared first on Ecofax Depot X12 Omnicycle, Which was launched last month. However, this concept first appeared on iRobot’s original robotic floor mop, Brava.

The 775 comes with a power wash station that emptys the robot’s box, washes its mop in hot water, and dries it with hot air.

The Roomba Max 715, priced at £549, is a vacuum-only robot with the same specs and an automatically empty dock. Both use iRobot’s most advanced Lidar navigation and camera-based, AI-powered obstacle detection to better maneuver around your home and avoid getting hung up on things like ropes, shoes, and household clutter.

The mid-range Plus line includes the £599 Roomba Plus 615 and £675 and £699. These are also mopping and vacuuming robots with rotating mops, making this feature less expensive. Both have a new hotspot scanning feature and provide “up to 20,000-30,000 Pa” of suction, according to iRobot.

The models use iRobot’s standard lidar navigation system combined with camera-based, AI-powered obstacle detection, rather than the 700 Series’ more advanced navigation. The automated wash docks also have a different, more utilitarian design.

The Roomba Plus 575 Combo, also priced at £599, is a cleaning robot with dual-rotating mop pads and 20,000 Pa of suction power. This is a big jump from previous 500 series models, which offered 7,000 Pa. It uses iRobot’s standard lidar navigation system and camera-based obstacle detection. The 515 Combo, £549, and 415 Combo, £449, have the same features but omit camera-based object recognition.

Finally, the entry-level Roomba 115 Combo, priced at £229, offers 15,000Pa of suction, which is a big jump again from the previous model’s 7,000Pa. It has a removable and washable microfiber pad with a built-in water reservoir for mopping. For an extra £70, according to iRobot.co.ukyou can get 115 with an empty berth automatically.

The expanded lineup is consistent with how iRobot’s competitors, such as Ecovacs and Roborock, operate, offering multiple models with slight variations across a range of price points. Ostensibly, this is to help people find the robot vacuum that’s just right for their needs and budgets, but it’s also difficult to analyze all the specifications to understand what you’re getting. We plan to test the new models and will report back when iRobot releases more details.