Robot vacuum makers put a lot of effort into creating all kinds of new technology, and the newest, fanciest robots can cost hundreds of dollars. But what about those in the more budget-friendly realm? Are they still as effective, efficient, and reliable as their pricier cousins? I received a sample of the Roomba e5 from iRobot. In my in-home review, I’ll tell you about its cleaning power, effectiveness, and whether it stands alone compared to those more expensive robots — or if you’ll be wishing you’d spent a few more bucks for those features. The iRobot e5 is a Wi-Fi-connected, app-controlled robot vacuum that’s about the same size as other Roombas, but without the price tag. For just $350, you receive a capable robot vacuum that can keep your floors clean and your home tidy. The e5 works just like any other Roomba, though this version seems to feel more than see its way around your room by bumping gently into things, then backing away from obstacles and carrying on. One key differenc...

Cleans well; Can recharge itself and resume cleaning; Finds its way around fairly gently; Affordable; Not too loud;

Small dustbin; No full dustbin alerts; Cleaning is more random, less methodical;

Its a great time saver, it cleans everything in front of it ,including carpet as well as tiles and timber

Excellent

Im 50 50 here not 100% satisfied with robo vac, house is all floor boards with 2 rugs, wont get onto the rugs to clean them, permanently have to redirect it, gets stuck in 1 spot needing help, wouldnt be able to set this to clean while not home as needs help to much and it never cleans the whole house! Misses complete rooms, I wouldnt recommend this vac & wish Id never purchased it. For over $900.00 its a big rip off that was talked up by the sales rep!

I'm so pleased with this vacuum, it has pretty much taken over all manual vacuuming in my house and it makes my life easier. Onviously it doesn't have a huge tank to store the debris so you have to empty often if you use regularly like we do. I have only had it for about a week but I'm really happy with it

We love our iRobot. Itas actually our second one and is in charge of the upstairs. Quiet and efficient.

it work ok but there no mapping on app with this vacuum cleaner I

Completely random! Not sure where it's hoovered! Tiled floor looks clean but it does one patch,disappears to another room then comes back 20minutes later! Still unsure wether I like it or not

It cleans under most of my furniture so leaves less extra cleaning to be done

At $449.99, iRobot's Roomba e5 sits right in the middle of the company's robot vacuum lineup. It works with a companion app to start and stop vacuuming, as well as to schedule future cleaning sessions. And with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration, you can control it with voice commands. Of course, the e5 is also easy to use and provides plenty of cleaning power, but it doesn't really stand out, even among iRobot's own offerings. The $330 Roomba 675 offers similar functionality for less money, though neither can match the value of our Editors' Choice, the $230 Ecovacs Deebot N79S. Design The Roomba e5's circular black plastic body measures 13.3 inches wide and 3.6 inches high. It's short enough to make it under most low-clearance furniture, like beds and couches. Similar Products Ecovacs Deebot N79S $249.99 See It at Walmart Read Ecovacs Deebot N79S Review iRobot Roomba i7+ $799.00 See It at Amazon Read iRo...

iRobot's Roomba e5 is a powerful robot vacuum with strong suction, long battery life, and support for app control and voice commands, but it doesn't stand out against the competition.

Strong suction; Long battery life; Good for low-clearance furniture; Support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

Loud; No physical remote or steering controls