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iRobot · Vacuum cleaner

iRobot

Mixed6/10

US maker of the Roomba robot vacuum; bought out of Chapter 11 by its Chinese contract manufacturer Picea in January 2026.

Founded: 1990
From: United States
HQ: Bedford, United States
Owned by: Picea Robotics (2026)
Made in: China and Southeast Asia (contract manufacturers, chiefly Picea)
Also sold as: Roomba

www.irobot.com

Vacuum cleaner

Mixed6/10Mid-range

Roomba defined the robot vacuum, but reviewers now see rivals offering more for the money. Picea's 2026 takeover keeps the brand going, though long-term app and support plans are less certain.

Good at

Simple, easy-to-use app and scheduling
Wide availability of parts and accessories
Good obstacle avoidance on newer Roombas

Weak at

Fell behind Roborock and Ecovacs on features per dollar
Company went through Chapter 11 and a 2026 ownership change
Mopping weaker than rival all-in-one docks

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

Roomba ComboRoomba MaxRoomba Plus

Best for: buyers who value a simple, familiar robot over cutting-edge features

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Vacuum cleaner brands in New Zealand

iRobot is #8 of 8, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	RoborockChina	8/10Good	Premium
2	MieleGermany	8/10Good	Premium
3	DysonUnited Kingdom	8/10Good	Luxury
4	EcovacsChina	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	SharkUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Premium
7	ElectroluxSweden	6.5/10Mixed	Mid-range
8	iRobotUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.