iRobot Roomba i6+ — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | iRobot |
|---|---|
| Model | Roomba i6+ |
| Year | 2019 |
| Category | Cleaning |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $449–$499 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa, Google Assistant, App Control |
| Country of origin | CN |
Key features
- Pre-loaded Imprint Smart Map for instant room-by-room cleaning
- 10x suction vs 600 series
- Clean Base self-empty dock (60-day capacity)
- Dual rubber multi-surface brushes
- Room-specific scheduling via app and voice
- Alexa and Google Assistant compatible
- Imprint Link — pairs with Braava Jet m6
What is it?
The Roomba i6+ is part of iRobot's i-series and was a flagship mapping model before the j-series launch. It introduced pre-loaded Imprint Smart Maps — meaning the robot knows your home layout from the first run rather than building it incrementally, enabling immediate room-by-room scheduling.
Who is it for?
Buyers who want room-specific scheduling and instant map access in a self-emptying package. Households with defined room layouts who want to direct the robot by room name via app or voice. An ideal step-up from the i3+/i4+ for those who value instant mapping precision.
Key specs
- Suction: 10x vs 600 series
- Navigation: iAdapt 3.0 with vSLAM — pre-loaded Imprint Smart Map
- Cleaning system: Dual rubber multi-surface brushes
- Self-empty: Clean Base, ~60 days capacity
- Battery: Li-ion, ~75 minutes runtime
- Dustbin: 0.4L
- Height: 9.2 cm
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa, Google Assistant
- Smart mapping: Pre-loaded Imprint Smart Map with room labels
- Price: $449
How it compares
The i6+ versus the i4+ provides pre-loaded maps and the ability to say 'Roomba, clean the living room' immediately after setup rather than after several mapping runs. Against the j9+, the i6+ lacks the mop function, auto-retract mop pad, and camera-based obstacle avoidance that justify the j9+'s premium. The i6+ is a mature, proven performer that often sees significant discounts below its list price, making it a strong value purchase.
Limitations
- vSLAM-based, not LiDAR — less precise boundary definition than LiDAR competitors
- No mop function
- Single floor map (one plan stored)
- 75-minute runtime
- Now superseded by j-series in iRobot's lineup
FAQ
What makes the Roomba i6+ different from the i4+?
The i6+ comes with a pre-loaded Imprint Smart Map, meaning it knows your home layout from the first clean. The i4+ builds its map incrementally over several runs. Both have room-by-room scheduling, but the i6+ enables it immediately after setup.
Can the Roomba i6+ clean specific rooms on command?
Yes. Once the Imprint Smart Map is established, you can direct the i6+ to clean specific rooms via the iRobot app or voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant — e.g. 'Alexa, tell Roomba to clean the kitchen.'
How many floor maps can the Roomba i6+ store?
The i6+ stores one floor plan. For multi-floor homes, you would need to update the map when moving the robot between floors.
Is the Roomba i6+ still worth buying?
The i6+ frequently sells at significant discounts below its $449 list price, making it a strong value buy. It provides proven self-emptying and smart mapping; however, the j-series models offer superior obstacle avoidance and mop capabilities at comparable street prices.
Does the i6+ work with the Braava mop?
Yes. Imprint Link technology allows the i6+ to cue the Braava Jet m6 to follow the same cleaning path after vacuuming.