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It’s been a busy year for iRobot. March brought the Roomba Mini — a new compact bot available in bold, playful colorways rarely seen in the category. May saw a massive release of eight new models, ranging from the entry-level 115 to the flagship 775.Now, just in time for IFA and as we roll into September, the company has dropped another heavyweight. Enter the Roomba Max 875 Combo, pushing the 775 off the top spot.With so many new models on the market, you’ve got to ask whether the world needs yet another robot vacuum? Apparently so.Could the Roomba Max 875 Combo be the ultimate floor cleaning tool? At $1,119 at iRobot, I’ll let you decide if the features justify the price tag. I can’t wait to see how it compares to the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, which currently ranks as the best robot vacuum in our buying guide.Hard floors and carpet: No problem
(Image credit: iRobot)I spoke to Reena Paatel, Floorcare Category Manager at iRobot, to learn more about iRobot’s flagship model. She says it was engineered to tackle the full spectrum of household messes, from deeply embedded debris to everyday dust and pet hair.“It combines serious cleaning power with smart automation, so customers can spend less time managing their floors and more time enjoying their homes and experiences outside their home, too,” Patel says. “It’s not just a smarter clean; it’s a stronger, deeper, and more effortless clean," which she adds is all handled through the app.She explains that the Roomba Max 875 was designed around clear feedback iRobot repeatedly sees. “Customers continually want to experience a robot to deliver a tough stain clean. So if you’ve got debris locked into your carpets or liquid stains that are dried on your hard floors, you want the robot to be able to clean those away effectively.”Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.What does the Roomba Max 875 Combo deliver?
