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Irobot Roomba I4 Review

True Score

64
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Meh
57
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Experts

84
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Consumers

Expert Rankings

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Experts were pleased with the iRobot Roomba i4, approving it for cleaning hard floors and carpets. They hailed its low noise rating, effective cleaning ability, and HEPA filtration system.

However, they were displeased that it some times bumps into obstacles. Check out the iRobot Roomba i7+, which has a better iAdapt 3.0 visual navigation system.

iRobot Roomba i4 EVO (4150) Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum – Now Clean by Room with Smart Mapping Compatible with Alexa Ideal for Pet Hair Carpets & Hard Floors, Roomba i4
SAVE $116
$399.99
$284.20

The Snapshot

our Verdict

Product testers praised the iRobot Roomba i4, recommending it for carpets and bare floors. Reviewers at Mashable hailed its outstanding build quality and excellent battery life, which ran for 100 minutes on a single charge during experiments. It comes with a replaceable HEPA filter that performed well, sealing allergens during testing. The robot vacuum has a good mapping and navigation system and automatically adjusts settings based on the floor type and level of dirt, although it occasionally gets stuck on obstacles. If you need a model that maneuvers and navigates better, see our iRobot Roomba 981 review. Product testers at RTINGS were…

Product testers praised the iRobot Roomba i4, recommending it for carpets and bare floors. Reviewers at Mashable hailed its outstanding build quality and excellent battery life, which ran for 100 minutes on a single charge during experiments.

It comes with a replaceable HEPA filter that performed well, sealing allergens during testing. The robot vacuum has a good mapping and navigation system and automatically adjusts settings based on the floor type and level of dirt, although it occasionally gets stuck on obstacles.

If you need a model that maneuvers and navigates better, see our iRobot Roomba 981 review. Product testers at RTINGS were pleased with its 65.3 dBA noise rating during their experiments.

Researchers clocked its suction power to a low 0.03 kPa during testing, but it cleans effectively, removing an impressive 87% of the large debris on bare floors and 76% on low-pile carpets.

However, reviewers bemoaned the high-maintenance design, which requires filter replacement every two months. The 0.3L dust cup also proved on the small side during testing.

True Score

64

Reasons to Buy

  • Automatic surface detection
  • Excellent battery life
  • Outstanding build quality
  • Anti-allergenic HEPA filter
  • Low noise rating

Reasons to Avoid

  • Rigorous maintenance needs
  • Poor dirt pickup rate on carpets
  • Relatively small 0.3L dirt compartment

Specifications

  • Auto Docking & Recharging
    Yes
  • Bin Capacity
    0.1 gallon
  • Carpet Height Adjustments
    No
  • Cleaning Path Width
    7 inches
  • Cliff Sensor
    Unknown
  • Compatible Floor Type
    All floors
  • Filter Type
    HEPA
  • Hypoallergenic
    Yes
  • Pet
    Yes
  • Product Weight
    7.5 pounds
  • Room-by-Room navigation
    Unknown
  • Self-Emptying
    No
  • Works With
    Amazon Alexa

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

The iRobot Roomba i4 is a mid-range robot vacuum released in 2021, promising compressive three-stage cleaning on carpets and hard floors.

Part of our list of the most popular vacuum cleaners on the market, this model automatically detects the surface and adjusts settings accordingly.

It has an excellent battery that runs for up to 100 minutes on a single charge. This vacuum has a low noise rating and comes with an anti-allergenic HEPA filter.

Continue reading our iRobot Roomba i4 review and see how this unit stacks up against the highest-rated robot vacuums available today.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

57

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

84

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

64

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    57
    The iRobot Roomba i4’s performance on bare floors is alright. It has no problem picking… read more

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