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However, I think the new fleet represents what most people want in a robot vacuum.

And that’s something other brands are in danger of losing sight of.

iRobot Roomba Combo 405 Plus

All those inventions are cool, sure, but they all add potential points of failure.

Perhaps the most innovative model in the new Roomba lineup is the 205 DustCompactor.

This squishes the dust in the onboard bin, so more can fit in.

iRobot Roomba Combo 205

Another small but welcome change is the introduction of a new design language.

iRobot’s GRID system mixes in matte and textured areas to give these new bots an altogether friendlier appearance.

Now it’s Roomba (good), Roomba Plus (better), Roomba Max (best).

iRobot Roomba 105 Combo in a living room

A little late?

Other new additions are just as positive, but feel more overdue.

LiDAR is the big one.

Roomba Combo 505 Plus

Rotating mop pads aren’t new news, and neither are do-it-all docks.

Nevertheless, I’m feeling very optimistic about the Roombas.