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Save up to $175 on the 650, 690, 960, and 890 models
TL;DR: iRobot sale, y’all. Save up to $175 on these models in the PCMag Shop and become the proud owner of a Roomba for as low as $199.99.
Robot vacuums seemed super futuristic and expensive when they came to the scene in the early 2000s, but news flash: They’re an everyone thing now.
iRobot has a slew of robot vacuums made to fit any and every budget, and a handful of those models are on sale to make hands-free cleaning even more accessible. Like, the cheapest one in this list is $199.99 and the most expensive is $549.99. That’s cheaper than most Dyson stick vacuums.
They also double as a cat toy, so there’s that.
Scrambling for a Father’s Day gift? A Roomba could make your dad’s life a hell of a lot easier, and these savings act as a present for you, too.
Roomba 690 — $299.99 (save $50)
Behold: The physical representation of “bang for your buck.” The Roomba 690 is iRobot’s newest entry-level robot bot, featuring app compatibility and Alexa or Google Assistant commands for less than $300. The patented three-stage cleaning system and dual multi-surface brushes allow it to seamlessly patrol your home’s different floors and it runs for up to 90 minutes on one charge.
Regularly $349.99, you can save $50 and get it for $299.99.
Though it’s no longer sold on iRobot’s website, the Roomba 890 remains one of the most beloved mid-range cleaners of the fam. With reports of five times more power than the 600 series, the 890 sucks debris up from both carpets and hard floors. Navigation is a bit less focused than the 960, but it’s a great price for app compatibility and a 120-minute battery life.
Regularly $499.99, you can save $70 and get it for $429.
Roomba 960 — $549.99 (save $70)
If you have room to splurge a bit, do it here. The Roomba 960 is one of iRobot’s top-selling bots and was named by Mashable as the best mid-range robot vacuum — it’s the best you can get without spending nearly $1,000. It uses a camera for navigation, cleans harder in dirtier spots, and handles pet hair like a champ. Schedule daily cleanings on the app and enjoy over an hour of run time before it returns to charge.
Regularly $699.99, you can save $150 and get it for $549.99.
Aw, baby’s first robot vacuum. The Roomba 650 is the most basic of iRobot’s line, but it can pack a hell of a punch in smaller homes or cramped apartments. It uses a special patented three-stage system to lift stubborn hair and lint out of carpets and Dirt Detect sensors to find more debris-heavy areas. Though it doesn’t connect to an app, cleanings can still be scheduled up to seven times per week through the press of a single button. Complete with a 90-minute battery and 90-day warranty, it’s also a great graduation gift.
Regularly $374.99 for a new model, you can save $175 and get a like-new refurb model for $199.99.
Once you’ve gotten used to a robot doing your vacuuming, every other chore seems like a huge task. Enter: robot mops, of course. Instead of spraying, the iRobot Braava Jet 380t stores water (or wood or tile polish) in a tank and scrubs by pulling along a damp, reusable cloth. It can cover multiple rooms (up to 1,000 square feet) on one charge, which lasts up to 150 minutes.
Regularly $299.99, you can save $50 and get it for $249.99.
Note: Mashable and PCMag are both part of Ziff Media Group.
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