Roomba 615, the most valued of the iRobot 600 series

iRobot is the leading manufacturer on the market and not by chance. After almost 30 years of experience and more than 20 million robots sold worldwide, its Roomba robots are a guarantee of quality and good workmanship.

Within the 600 series, its most popular range, we want to highlight today a robot that stands out for its balanced behavior and simplicity, the Roomba 615. A device that satisfies its users by giving them what they expect from it, and at a super competitive price.

The Roomba 615 (or 616, since they are practically the same) has become one of the best-selling robot vacuum cleaners, thanks to the fact that it does an excellent job and is very easy to handle.

And, above all, for its exceptional quality-price ratio: you can enjoy a robot from the most prestigious brand, for less than 300 euros, at the time of writing these lines.

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Roomba 615: our review

The Roomba 615 has obtained a very high score, 90 points out of 100, based on 1.618 opinions. It is a robot that is easy to handle, robust, and with an XLife battery, which provides you with up to 120 minutes of autonomy.

In addition, its satisfaction rate is also very high, since 92% of its users are satisfied or very satisfied with the robot.

Its 3-phase cleaning system, with reverse rotating brushes and powerful vacuuming, allows it to effectively trap dust, hair and other dirt particles.

For its part, the real-time navigation system, which makes up to 60 decisions per second, moves the robot fluidly, even in rooms full of furniture, efficiently cleaning under furniture and corners.

Box contents

A Roomba 615 robot vacuum cleaner (with integrated side brush, AeroVac tank and XLife battery).

A charging base.

Roomba 615: start-up

Handling the Roomba 615 is very easy. Before starting to use it, it is advisable to fully charge it (although it comes with a partial charge, it is better to fully charge it).

1. To begin with, The charging base is located in a place where there is space, and it is plugged in. At least 0,5 meters will be needed on each side and 1 meter in front and from any staircase. This must be so that the Roomba can leave the charging base without problems.
2. The robot has a tab on the bottom, in the battery compartment, that must be removed.
3. Next, the robot is placed on the charging base, so that the connection on the robot fits with that on the base.
4. To achieve a full charge, it must be charged for a minimum of 3 hours.
5. Finally, the robot can be activated through the CLEAN button.

Roomba 615 operation

As is usual with Roomba, there is a large CLEAN button on the top. To start the robot, press this button, once to activate it, and once to start cleaning. If pressed while cleaning, it will pause (until the button is pressed again).

To return to the base, press the DOCK button (shaped like a house), or simply let it return on its own. when the cleaning cycle ends.

The Roomba 615 It also has a concentrated cleaning mode. To do this, press the Spot button on the top of the robot, and the Roomba will begin to spiral around that point, to clean that specific area more thoroughly. This is very useful, for example, if we have dropped something on the floor and it has scattered.

Virtual Wall, more comfort

We will begin by indicating that This model is compatible with the Virtual Wall Dual, but it is not included (that is, if desired, it would have to be purchased separately).

The Virtual Wall is a virtual wall that works by creating a line of infrared light, invisible to humans, which the robot is unable to cross. In this way, if we wish, we can establish a barrier that prevents the robot from passing to certain areas, such as wet floors, rooms with pets or small children, etc.

The new version, the Virtual Wall Dual, offers in addition to the wall mode, the “halo” mode, which creates a cone-shaped barrier, to protect elements within a semicircle of just over a meter in diameter. This option can be very useful in some cases, such as to protect the food and drink area from pets, delicate objects that may be on the floor (like vases), etc.

Common Features of Roomba Robots

Currently, there are 4 Roomba ranges, classified into series: 600, 700, 800 and 900.

In this way, simply by the product code, we can get an idea of ​​the features that we are going to find, and the price range.

So, for example, the vacuum cleaner we are analyzing today, the 615, belongs to the 6 series, which is the most economical Roomba. But that does not mean it lacks a lot of qualities. And it is that iRobot has provided all its devices with a series of common features (which in the higher range models are even better):

Drawbacks

The drawbacks of this robot are related to its price. Roomba has established a competitive price for this vacuum cleaner, which obviously means that it does not reach the performance of higher ranges, it does not have zone mapping, Aero Force cleaning system (more powerful), Wi-Fi connection.

Its autonomy is not excessive either, the 120 minutes provided by its battery may not be enough in some cases if the home is large. In any case, it's not too much of a problem, you just have to let it charge, and get to work!

Opinions about the Roomba 615

Recommended, it is simple and reliable. She is perfect at what she does, she does well on carpets

It's fabulous, it has changed my life. I can finally keep the house clean of cat hair. Easily overcomes carpets.

I gave it to my mother and she is happy with it. The house is cleaner than before (he has a long-haired dog and there are very few hairs on the floor now). It is more than enough to clean a three-bedroom apartment..

It can only be defined in one way: exceptional. It is robust, easy to use and very effective in cleaning., I can't be without him anymore. More than satisfactory result.

Money very well spent, Great value for the price. It saves a lot of time, I run the Roomba almost every day and my house is clean.

Excellent, iRobot Roomba is synonymous with quality and reliability. It cleans very well, and my wife and I are very satisfied.

Why buy a Roomba 615

If you are looking for a reliable and easy-to-use robot vacuum cleaner, the Roomba 615 is an excellent option.. If you want a powerful and efficient robot, belonging to the leading brand on the market, and with an excellent quality-price ratio, this can be a great alternative.

Roomba comparison

Finally, we show you a comparison table of the protagonist of this review with other models of the brand, so you can see the differences and choose the one that best suits your needs.

If you want to know more about other robot vacuum cleaners, including some of the best-selling robots on the market, visit our articles:

iRobot

In 1990, Rodney Brooks, Colin Angle and Helen Griener, roboticists at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States, founded iRobot. Today, the company has more than 500 employees and has sold more than 20 million robots worldwide.

The North American company has a history of constant innovation. It not only manufactures robot vacuum cleaners, although it is the area for which it is best known. iRobot also manufactures, among others, robots for defense and security, micro robots used by NASA in its space travel, devices for working in hospitals, or even gadgets that helped control the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

iRobot models like the PackBot have even helped in disasters such as the Twin Towers in New York, or the Fukushima nuclear power plant.