Roomba S9+, Roomba's new way to continue being a leader

Renew or die, the saying goes, and iRobot has stepped up (or batteries!). After the recent launch of the Roomba i9+ and i9, new models are now arriving, the S9+ and the S9, with which the American brand intends to maintain leadership in the world of robot vacuum cleaners..

The competition is very strong, and robots like Conga 8090 or the Roborock S7 They offer very high performance, include scrubbing and can operate with a self-emptying base. iRobot, Although it has lowered the prices of some of its best-known devices, it has decided to position itself as the quality brand that it is..

In this way, their latest releases, Both in the i9 range and in this S9, they are aimed at a very specific audience. They are high-quality, high-performance robots., which incorporate various new features, which we will discuss in this review.

But also They are positioned as high-priced robots, not suitable for all budgets.

The fundamental difference—although not the only one—lies in its Clean Base. Thanks to her, You will only have to worry about emptying the dirt once a month. And you will do it in a super hygienic way.

Roomba S9+: our review

The Roomba S9+ has obtained a rating of 93 points out of 100. It is a powerful, efficient, robust, manageable and configurable robot, which incorporates a large amount of technology, and with the guarantee of a brand like iRobot.. In addition, it provides great comfort in daily use, thanks to its Home Base, which avoids having to frequently empty the tank.

What is the difference between the Roomba S9+ and the Roomba S9

The difference between the Roomba S9+ and the Roomba S9 is precisely that the former includes the Clean Base (Automatic Dirt Disposal), that special charging base that will allow you to not have to take care of the robot more than once a month, or even less.

If you are not interested in having that functionality, but you do want the most modern device that iRobot offers you right now, you can purchase the Roomba S9, saving a lot of money (the difference between both devices could be around 300 euros).

It is possible to purchase the base separately later, although in this case, keep in mind that it may be more expensive than buying the S9 Plus directly. That is, when in doubt, it is better to purchase the latter now.

Roomba S9+: What's in the box

Braava jet m6, the new mopping robot

In the same presentation, iRobot has also made a major update to its mopping robots, with the launch of the Braava jet m6.

It has not yet decided to present a vacuum cleaner that also scrubs, like other brands, but With this Braava jet m6 it provides a device that is synchronized with the Roomba S9, so that, when it finishes vacuuming, the Braava goes out to mop.

Thanks to Imprint Link technology, you can tell both robots which rooms to clean, and when the S9 is done, it will tell the Braava to start its work, as you can see in the video.

As well It is controllable from the smartphone and has Imprint Mapping technology, so that it builds the map of the home and divides it into rooms, just like the Roomba S9. The price of the Braava jet m6 is also pending to be defined, but it could be around 600 euros.

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Roomba S9 Plus: getting started

As usual, the robot will come partially charged, although it is advisable to fully charge it before using it for the first time.

The Clean Base must be located in a clear place, so that the robot can maneuver well to go to it, leaning it against a wall. As far as possible, there should be enough space to the sides and forward (approximately 0,5 meters to each side and 1,2 meters to the front are recommended). These measurements are also appropriate if you buy the Roomba S9 outright, with the normal charging base.

When the robot is not working, it will remain in its charging base, waiting (as is usual with robot vacuum cleaners, consumption is minimal).

The Roomba S9 has the traditional 3 buttons of iRobot devices, in this case, located in a corner: a large CLEAN button, to start and pause the robot, and two small buttons, to send it to the charging base and to start cleaning a small area, very useful, for For example, if we have dropped something and it has scattered.

In any case, The most comfortable and practical thing will be to operate the robot through the app, which will provide us with access to a multitude of information and extra functionalities.. That is, although the robot can be operated without it, it is through the application that all its advantages are obtained.

Roomba S9+: operation

Roomba has made a great effort to improve the navigation of its robots, and this has been especially noted in the latest additions, the i7 and S9.

The S9+ has a new 3D sensor, which scans its environment at a speed of 25 times per second. In addition, its advanced iAdapt 3.0 navigation system and the advanced vSLAM technology it incorporates (used, for example, in autonomous vehicles), together with its processing capacity, allow the robot to move fluidly and efficiently, accurately building the map. of home.

To get the most out of the robot, you need to install the iRobot app, iRobot Home, and connect it to Wi-Fi., which is done in a simple way (the application itself guides the user in its configuration).

AeroForce brushes are extremely effective at picking up dirt. In addition, its larger size increases the efficiency of the robot., which requires fewer passes to finish.

Moreover, Its new D-shaped design is particularly useful when cleaning those areas where dirt tends to accumulate., such as corners and corners.

Once the robot has built the map of the home (which may take several passes), it is extremely easy to decide what to clean; You will simply have to mark the room or rooms from the app. Room cleaning is a very convenient feature., which is gradually being incorporated into high-end robots (others that also have it are, for example, the Deebot Ozmo 930, and the Roborock S6).

You can also choose the room or rooms to clean when the robot is programmed, so that we can decide to clean certain rooms on specific days of the week, or dedicate a greater cleaning frequency to those rooms where more life is “done”, such as the living room.

The Roomba S9 has a lithium battery, which provides a range of about two hours. If you have not finished cleaning, has loading and continuation, which will resume it in the place where it had left it.

It also has extra carpet cleaning, so that it will automatically increase the power when it detects one, for a deeper cleaning of this type of surfaces, in addition to the traditional Dirt Detect from Roomba, technology through which it detects where there is the most dirt and focuses on cleaning it effectively.

When the Roomba S9 is placed on the Clean Base, you will hear a loud noise as the dirt moves from its tank to the bag located inside the base. This bag will give us an autonomy of approximately one month, so we will not have to worry about emptying it for weeks. (The longer or shorter duration will depend, logically, on how dirty there is, how often it is cleaned, the number of people in the home, whether or not there are pets, etc.).

As is usual in new generations of high-end robots, Roomba S9 supports voice commands, through Alexa and Google Assistant.

Also, as usual in high-end Roombas, is compatible with Virtual Wall Dual virtual barriers, which allow you to define areas that the robot will not access (for example, a baby's room, an animal's feeder, etc.).

 Roomba S9 Plus vs Roomba 980

Until recently, the Roomba 980 was the flagship of the American brand. A robust and powerful robot, with room mapping, manageable by app... Now, iRobot is completely renewing all its ranges, and the launch of the Roomba E5 In the mid-range it is completed in the high range with the recent release of the i7 and now the S9.

Although in appearance they share some characteristics, The Roomba S9 Plus far surpasses the 980 in efficiency, functionalities and ease of use.

Roomba S9+ vs Roomba i7+

The Roomba S9+ and the Roomba i7+ They are state-of-the-art robots that share many characteristics, including the famous Clean Base, which totally differentiates them from what any other brand offers.

As well both include room cleaning as a novelty, which allows the user to comfortably define from the app which rooms to clean.

Regarding cleaning effectiveness, Both have high power, but the S9+ is superior. According to the brand, the S9+ has a suction capacity 40 times greater than that of the Roomba 600 series, while the i7+ indicates that it is 10 times greater. But this does not mean that the S9 is four times more powerful.

According to the flow measurements in liters of air, it would be approximately 30% higher, which would mean that the Roomba S9 would reach an impressive 2.200-2.300 Pascals, which would place it as the most powerful robot vacuum cleaner on the market, in competition with the nueva Conga 3490 Elite, which reaches 2.300.

In addition, The S9 has extra carpet cleaning (automatically increases power when it detects one) and with a new design.

Now The side brush has 5 arms instead of 3, which allows it to capture dirt even better, and central brushes are 30% larger, thanks to its new location, which is no longer limited by the wheels. Besides, Its D-shaped design allows for more effective cleaning of edges and corners.

The anti-allergy system of the S9+ is superior, effectively capturing up to 99% of microparticles of dust, pollen, mites and other allergens, which are trapped in the robot and automatically pass to the bag located in the Clean Base.

In favor of the i7, two relevant aspects:

One, its price. Although it is also a relatively expensive device, the price of the Roomba i7 is significantly lower than that of the S9.

User ratings are also more favorable to the i7. Perhaps the D shape has not been to the liking of S9 users, or perhaps they expected more for such a high price, but the fact is that the i7 "gets better grades."

Below, we show you the comparison table, so you can see which one best suits your needs.

Smarter thanks to iRobot Genius Home Intelligence

The Roomba S9+ is getting smarter. The improvements included in the new updates through the iRobot app allow for the inclusion of new functionalities, to achieve a friendlier operation and greater effectiveness and efficiency in cleaning.

Like other advanced models of the brand, the Roomba S9+ also incorporates these new functions in the app, thanks to which you can, among other things:

Imprint Smart Mapping

Like the i7, the Roomba S9 has smart mapping technology (Imprint Smart Mapping), so it is able to learn and map the home faster, record the map by room and determine the best way to clean the rooms. stays, depending on the orientation of the rooms, the placement of furniture, etc.

The resulting map can be edited by the user, “moving” walls, merging rooms and naming them. You can tell the robot to clean one or more rooms (or the entire floor), or even schedule it to clean certain rooms on specific days and at certain times.

CleanBase

The Clean Base allows greater comfort and hygiene for the user. The robot has high-efficiency filtering, which captures up to 99% of dust and mite microparticles, leaving a cleaner environment.

When it returns to the base, it automatically unloads what it has in its internal tank, and the content goes to the bag that is housed in the Clean Base (for a brief moment, a somewhat loud noise will be heard).

This has a capacity for about 30 downloads, so, in approximately a month, we would not have to do anything (depending on the frequency of cleaning and how dirty there is, if we have pets, etc.). Besides, Removing the bag is completely hygienic, much more comfortable and cleaner than emptying a conventional tank, like that of other robots.

Advantages of the Roomba S9+

Drawbacks

The biggest drawback that can be put to a robot vacuum cleaner like the Roomba S9+ is its high price, not suitable for everyone (its price at the time of writing these lines is around 1.500 euros).

Opinions about the Roomba S9+

I love the auto-emptying feature on this robot. Sucks much more than my previous robot, it's amazing.

It's easy to set up and has a much more advanced navigation system than the one we had before, the 890. The S9+ empties, recharges, and picks up where it left off.. One day he spent 4 hours cleaning the entire apartment. The map generated by the application is very precise, it is exactly like the plan of our house.

Route planning and movement through rooms is much more precise now, it has improved a lot, it does not repeat areas it has passed through nor does it get stuck. The new central brush is easier to remove.

Automatic dirt removal is amazing. I have a dog that sheds a lot, and my previous Roomba would fill up before the job was done. Now, problem solved, the S9+ goes to empty and charge, and continues cleaning until finished. My apartment has never been so clean. Another advantage is the way it maps the home and determines the rooms. I simply have to choose the rooms I want to clean and program the robot according to which ones need cleaning the most..

The S9+ is much better than previous models. Its battery lasts longer, empties itself, makes a more precise map and has more suction power. It is an amazing vacuum cleaner, especially when you have pets.

I love my new Roomba, I use it all the time. Having the app and being able to control it remotely is great. It's quieter than other Roombas, although the base is a little loud for a few seconds when it discharges. The configuration was easy, the robot itself indicated it. It has a super elegant design, and navigates better than previous models. I love not having to constantly empty the tank!

Why buy a Roomba S9+

If you want to have the one It is possibly the best robot vacuum cleaner on the market, with all the technology that the leading brand iRobot has., the Roomba S9 Plus is an excellent alternative.

If you want to have a unique robot on the market, with an advanced navigation system, capable of mapping the house and knowing each room in it, and that reduces emptying work to a minimum, avoiding touching or breathing the dust, the Roomba S9+ is the robot you need.

Alternatives to the Roomba S9 Plus

As we said previously, there is no competing robot comparable to the S9+, in relation to autonomy in emptying and hygiene in the way it is done, so, in this sense, there are no alternatives.

What we can cite are other robots that are magnificent, candidates for the best robot on the market, that offer other features: scrubbing, advanced navigation, based on laser, and are much more affordable than the S9+, such as the Conga 7090, Xiaomi Vacuum V2 Pro, Roborock S7, or the Deebot T9 +.

Roomba S9+: Image Gallery

We visually show you the Roomba S9+, and some of the things it can do for you. Click on an image if you want to see it larger.