iRobot Roomba 675 Review (2024)

Design

8.0

Design

Build Quality

Vacuum Type

Robot

This vacuum has great build quality. It's made of hard plastic with a glossy finish on top and matte finish on the bumper. The dirt compartment, which has a built-in exhaust, has a foggy plastic cover on top that you can see through. Unfortunately, it's fragile and feels like it could break if dropped. Like most robot vacuums, there's no assembly required for the vacuum itself, and you only need to assemble the charging dock. There are three buttons on the top to initiate different commands, like cleaning, spot clean, or return to the dock, and there are battery indicator lights above the buttons. This vacuum also has a carrying handle, and there are built-in speakers to notify you of the vacuum's status, like when it starts or finishes a cleaning session.

4.5

Design

User Maintenance

The robot vacuum is a bit difficult to maintain, as there are a lot of parts that need maintenance.

  • Dirt compartment: There's a button on top to release it. It needs emptying after each use, and you can't wash it with water. Emptying it can be a bit of a hassle, as debris can spill out of the large opening at the top of the dustbin.
  • Brushrolls: This vacuum has two brushrolls: the bristle brush and the beater brush. They need cleaning about once a week, and if you have pets that shed, you should clean them twice a week. The bristle brush is exceptionally hard to clean, with longer strands of hair getting wrapped around its bearings and trapped deep within the bristles.
  • Filter: You can remove the filter after emptying the dirt compartment, and you clean it by tapping it over a garbage can. Like the brushrolls, you should clean it once a week or twice a week if you have pets.
  • Side brush: You should clean the side brush once a month, but you need a screwdriver to remove it. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to pull away any tangled hair.
  • Wheels: You should clean the wheels about once every two weeks, and they're easy to take out. You can see if there's debris stuck in the wheels by spinning them by hand while they're still in the vacuum.
  • Sensors: You should clean the sensors on the vacuum once a month with a dry cloth.

5.0

Design

Recurring Cost

Bag Part Number No bag

Filter Part Number 4636450

HEPA Filter Part Number No HEPA Filter

This vacuum has a few parts that need regular replacing and incurs fairly high recurring costs.

  • AeroVac filter: You should replace the AeroVac filter every six to 12 months.
  • Side brush: The manufacturer doesn't specify a replacement interval but says you should replace it when you notice signs of wear.
  • Brushroll: You need to replace the brushrolls every six to 12 months.
  • Wheel: You need to replace the front caster wheel every 12 months.

You can buy replacement parts on iRobot's online store. They sell a replenishment kit with three filters, the bristle brush, beater brush, a side brush, and a cleaning tool for the brushes. You can purchase any other part that breaks or needs replacement on their website.

8.9

Design

Storing

Height

3.94" (10.0 cm)

Width

13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth

15.83" (40.2 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

Like most robot vacuums, the iRobot 675 is extremely easy to store. The vacuum mounts itself onto the charging dock and lays flat on the ground.

5.9

Design

Dirt Compartment

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.07 gal (0.25 L)

Full Indicator

No

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

This vacuum's debris capacity is pretty disappointing. Its dustbin is small, and there's no indicator to tell you if it's full, so you have to monitor it yourself. If you want a slightly bigger dirt compartment, check out the iRobot Roomba E5.

Design

In The Box

  • iRobot Roomba 675 vacuum
  • Charging dock
  • Charging cable
  • 2x AeroVac filter (one is already in the vacuum)
  • User guide

10

Design

Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

N/A

Maximum Wand Length

N/A

Total Range

N/A

The vacuum has a practically unlimited range as long as it has battery life remaining and room left in its dirt compartment, but it can't go up stairs.

8.9

Design

Portability

Total Weight

7.59 lbs (3.44 kg)

Weight In Hand

0.00 lbs (0.00 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

The vacuum has a carrying handle, making it very easy to carry around if you need to bring it to another floor.

9.4

Design

Battery

Minimum Battery Life

121 min

Maximum Battery Life

121 min

Recharge Time

120 min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Removable Batteries

Yes

This vacuum has incredible battery performance. While its max battery life of about two hours is less than alternatives like the bObsweep Bob Pro, it recharges in about two hours, which is great for a robot vacuum. It automatically changes its suction power based on the cleaning conditions, so it's worth noting that its runtime can vary pretty drastically depending on the floor types in your home. The battery indicator light on its top cover turns red when the battery is low, but it doesn't specify the battery percentage. The mobile app also notifies you when the battery is low.

LEARN ABOUT BATTERY

Design

Quality Of Life Features

Rotating Head

No

Power Adjustment

No

Self-Propelled

Yes

Headlights

No

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Only Automatic

This vacuum has a few extra features. It detects areas that are particularly dirty and increases its suction power as it cleans them. Unlike the Shark ION Robot RV700 Series, it can also detect what surface type it's on and automatically adjust its brushrolls' height, which helps it move from cleaning bare floors to high-pile carpets and vice versa. These features are automatic, and you can't change them manually.

Design

Tools And Brushes

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

No

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

No

Crevice Tool

No

Upholstery Tool

No

Soft Bristle Brush

No

Hard Bristle Brush

No

Extension Wand

No

Ceiling Fan Tool

No

Pet Grooming Tool

No

This vacuum has a beater brush that crushes debris, so the bristle brush picks it up easier. There's also a side brush that pushes debris into the vacuum's path. If you want a robot vacuum with twin side brushes, look into the eufy RoboVac 30C or the ONSON GOOVI F007 Robot Vacuum.

Design

Alternative Configuration

Blower Mode

No

Performance

8.7

Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

Setting Used "Clean"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 100%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 44%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 99%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) ≈ 98%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Performance on bare floors is excellent. This vacuum doesn't have too many problems with both small and large debris. Its beater brush can crush large debris, making it easier for the main brushroll to clean, but some debris still gets pushed around by the side brush, and the vacuum doesn't pick it up. However, its ability to clear away heavier debris degrades significantly as its dustbin fills up.

LEARN ABOUT BARE FLOOR PERFORMANCE (HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, TILES)

3.6

Performance

Low-Pile Carpet Performance

Setting Used "Clean"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 60%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) ≈ 59%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 5%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) ≈ 4%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

This vacuum is bad at cleaning low-pile carpets. It picks up most large debris like sand but struggles with fine debris like baking soda. If you want a model with a better performance on low-pile carpets, look at the iRobot Roomba 960.

LEARN ABOUT LOW-PILE CARPET PERFORMANCE

6.0

Performance

High-Pile Carpet Performance

Setting Used "Clean"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 64%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) ≈ 63%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 9%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) ≈ 8%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

This vacuum's performance on high-pile carpets is mediocre. Unlike some robot models, it can climb onto and maneuver on high-pile carpets, but it doesn't clean them very well. It's somewhat effective in handling larger debris like sand but struggles with fine debris like baking soda. If you want a vacuum with a better performance on this surface type, try the Neato Botvac D7.

LEARN ABOUT HIGH-PILE CARPET PERFORMANCE

6.1

Performance

Pet Hair Floor Performance

Bare Floor

52%

Low-Pile Carpet

93%

High-Pile Carpet

79%

This vacuum does a mediocre job of handling pet hair. It struggles with clearing away pet hair on bare floors, but it's pretty effective when it comes to lifting it away from low and high-pile carpets.

0

Performance

Suction

Maximum Suction

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum "Clean"

Normal Suction

0.0 inH₂O (0.01 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal "Clean"

Hose Diameter

N/A

Like most robot vacuums, the iRobot Roomba 675 has low real-world suction force at its floorhead, as it's incapable of generating a tight seal against the contact surface.

9.2

Performance

Noise

Bare Floor

63.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

61.5 dBA

This vacuum is pretty quiet. It's a little louder than other budget-friendly alternatives like the eufy RoboVac 25C, but you should still hear nearby conversation even with the vacuum running in the same room.

7.0

Performance

Maneuverability

This robot vacuum is decent at maneuvering itself. It can move around on carpets since its automatic surface type adjustment feature allows it to change its height depending on what kind of floor it's cleaning. Its random-pathing navigation system results in a somewhat erratic cleaning pattern, but overall coverage is still quite thorough. It can go underneath couches and tables without any issues, and it cleans around and goes over wires. It can also go over rugs and clean them, but it could still drag them a bit.

0

Performance

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

Sofa Pickup Post Test

Performance

Air Quality

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

This vacuum does a terrible job of sealing in fine allergens. Its AeroVac filter does almost nothing to prevent particles from being blown out of its exhaust.

5.0

Performance

Cracks

Wood Cracks Post Test

This vacuum has a pretty hard time clearing away debris in cracks and crevices due to its low real-world suction force, though it still manages to clear away debris in shallow crevices like the grout lines on tile floors. It also makes less of a mess dislodging debris from cracks, compared to pricier models like the Roborock S6 MaxV.

1.0

Performance

Stains

Stain Pickup Post Test

This vacuum has little to no impact on dried-on stains. Unlike pricier models like the Roborock E4, there's no mopping system to help saturate dried-on messes.

0

Performance

Water

Wet Compatible

No

Water Pickup Post Test

Automation

6.5

Automation

Physical Automation

Automatic Recharging

Yes

Automatic Bag Emptying

No

Pathing Algorithm

Random

Physical Boundary Markers

No

Scheduled Start Buttons

No

Cycle Control Buttons

Onboard Only

Navigation Control Buttons

Return to Base Only

The iRobot Roomba 675 has a reasonable range of physical automation features. It doesn't have a smart pathing feature, so it cleans rooms in a disorganized pattern. The buttons on top allow you to start a cleaning session, have the vacuum spot-clean an area, and send it back to its dock. The vacuum is compatible with Google Home and Alexa devices, meaning you can control it with voice commands. Unfortunately, it isn't compatible with a self-emptying base station and doesn't come with a remote control, so the only way to control it without an internet connection is with the buttons on top. If you're looking for something that comes with a remote control, look at the Eureka Groove.

7.5

Automation

Companion App Automation

App Name

iRobot HOME

iOS Availability

Yes

Android Availability

Yes

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)

No

App Scheduled Start

Yes

App Cycle Control

Yes

Navigation Control within App

No

The iRobot HOME companion app is good. It's fairly stripped down in terms of features, as it offers the same range of functionality as the physical control buttons but has an easy-to-use interface. With the app, you can have the vacuum start a cleaning session, spot-clean its immediate area, or stop a cleaning job and send it back to its dock. You can also use the app to check the battery status and create a cleaning schedule. Since the vacuum can't store a map of its coverage area, you can't send it to specific areas, set up virtual boundary markers, or schedule cleaning sessions for specific rooms.

iRobot Roomba 675 Review (2024)

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