Best Roomba for Hardwood Floors [2021 Reviews & Guide]

1. OUR TOP PICK: iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

This one is rated the best overall in terms of performance, suction power, and efficiency. This is because it has five times more suction power than all the types of Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners, something that ensures it picks up even the tiniest and most stuck dirt from the hardwood floor.

It comes with a double rubber brush, which makes it very efficient in picking up dirt from both hardwood and carpet floors. This means that it can also be used to clean even the office floor with ease. It is Wi-Fi compatible, meaning that you can program it to clean at certain specified times, even when you are not anywhere close.

This is possible since it has its a mobile control application which allows you to control it remotely from the comfort of, well, wherever you want to be. It is also fitted with Amazon Alexa and Google assistant features that make it possible for you to speak certain commands to the Roomba vacuum cleaner.

In addition, it is almost perfectly accurate because it is fitted with iAdapt 2.0 technology that draws small maps on the hardwood floor so that no spot is left unclean. Furthermore, it is fitted with a patented vSLAM navigation system that allows for accurate precision by collecting thousands of accurate measurements every millisecond.

Pros

It is convenient, efficient, Wi-Fi enabled, and reliable. It is also able to pick up even cat hairs and dog hairs from your hardwood floors. For durability purposes, it has a large capacity battery that allows it to run for 110 minutes without interruption.

Cons 

The only disadvantage with this type of Roomba vacuum cleaner is that it is quite expensive and you may want to consider some other cheaper Roomba vacuum cleaners if you are working on a budget.

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2. EDITORS CHOICE: iRobot Roomba 890 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 

This comes second after the iRobot Roomba 960 vacuum cleaner in the overall best category because it also has premium stages of cleaning: light, medium, and deep cleaning. This is enabled by a system that loosens, lifts, and sucks up dirt particles and dust. It has an auto-adjust cleaning head that makes this type of vacuum cleaner suitable for various types of floors, including hardwood and carpet.

For efficiency purposes, it comes with a patented sensor for dirt which  directs the cleaner to the most used spots of the room, since these have the highest concentration of dirt. However, this does not mean that it cleans only the densely trafficked places of the room. It also has laser dirt detectors that ensure even the tiniest and most hidden particles are not left on the floor.

For convenience purposes, it comes with an iRobot HOME App that allows you to remotely give commands to the cleaner from wherever you may be. For example, you could order the cleaner to go the charging dock for recharge when you realize that the battery is almost drained.

But the good thing is that it is not likely to run out of charge before it’s done cleaning. Why’s that, you ask? This is because it has a large capacity battery that allows it to continue doing its work for an uninterrupted 90 minutes.

Pros

It is a little cheaper than its leader, the iRobot Roomba 960 vacuum cleaner, and is therefore a better choice if budget is your main concern. Furthermore, it has a cliff detector that protects it against falling off the stairs which means it requires less maintenance costs than some other counterparts.

Cons

It does not perfectly collect cat hair and dog hair, and so may not be the ideal choice if you are allergic to pet hair.

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3. BEST VALUE: iRobot Roomba 770 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

This comes with a double rubber brush that allows for maximum pick up of dirt particles and dust from the floor. This makes it suitable for a wider variety of floors like hardwood, carpet, and laminate and can be used for both home and office floors. It is one of the lowest-priced Roombas since it comes at an affordable low price of just $499.

What makes it so popular is that bit has a soft touch bumper that helps protect the hardwood, laminate, and carpet floors from damage. It is also fitted with a laser dirt sensor which helps to track even the tiniest bits of dirt and dust underneath the furniture.

iRobot Roomba 770 comes with a self-charging system that makes it return to the charging bay once its battery is almost out. But by the time this happens, the cleaner will have done most of its work since its battery capacity allows it to run for a whole three hours without interruption. The cleaner has an extra filter that ensures it does not get clogged with dirt, dust, and pet hairs. This prolongs its lifespan and the maintenance cost is also reduced.

Pros

Super durable because it has an extra filter for maximum filtration. It is also suitable for surfaces under the furniture and this allows for cleaning even in the most hidden spots of the house. It allows you to program it up to seven times a week and an auto virtual walls device so it evades obstacles that stand in its way.

Cons

It keeps getting stuck, especially when it meets an obstacle and this means you must keep controlling it manually. This can be a little ineffective when you have several other issues to take care of. Also, it is quite loud. This can be an inconvenience, for example, since you cannot use it to clean while the kids are sleeping.

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4. RUNNER UP: iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum

The 614 vacuum is a much cheaper option than a lot of the other Roombas available. But a low price does not mean a low-quality device. The 614 has the classic Roomba 3-stage cleaning system that works to loosen, lift, and then suck in all kinds of debris.

This Roomba can pick up debris of varying sizes and can manage large pieces without missing smaller things such as dirt, hair, and dust. The 614 really gets into the small areas and has a sweeping brush attached to the edge so it can get right up against the wall to clean those hard-to-reach areas between hardwood floors and the baseboard.

Also featured are dirt detector sensors that will inform the Roomba of its location, so it will know to work harder when in high traffic areas.

Pros

• This Roomba is one of the most affordable on the market. It is great for hardwood floors as it still provides a deep clean where other vacuums might skim over.

Cons

• This is a great Roomba for hardwood floors but might leave evidence of its route on thick carpets. But it’s nothing that can’t be smoothed back over.

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5. RUNNER UP: iRobot Roomba 761 Vacuum Cleaning Robot 

This is the best type of robot vacuum cleaner for filtration purposes. This is enabled by its highly efficient and smart HEPA filters, meaning that it is most suitable for picking up dust and pet hairs. It comes with an automatic adjustable cleaning head that makes it suitable for three levels of cleaning on some flooring materials. For this reason, it can be used on home as well as office floors.

It also has laser detectors for dirt, which means that it picks up even the tiniest bits of dirt and dust. And because it has a higher filtration rate, it is suitable for small, medium and heavy-duty cleaning levels. It is also suitable for open rooms, without many obstacles like furniture.

The smart HEPA filters prevent dirt particles from clogging the waste container which means that it does not require much maintenance costs going forward, leading to more savings in your pocket.

Pros

Best for maximum filtration of dust and pet hairs. Also, it is relatively cheap, hence a good choice for a low budget option. Just like all Roomba robotic cleaners, this comes with a one year warranty.

Cons

It does not clean under furniture and is not suitable for a house with many rooms. Also, its battery does not have a large enough capacity, which explains why it is not best for houses with many rooms.

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6. RUNNER UP: iRobot Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum 

This is the most convenient Roomba because it has its emptying bags that make it possible for the Roomba to empty by itself up to 60 days. It also features very high suction power that ensures no pierce of dirt is left lying on the floor surface with its three levels of cleaning.

Something that makes this Roomba very popular is the fact that it is possible to program it not to go to certain areas of the house. This, therefore, means that it cannot easily fall off the stairs, leading to low maintenance costs going forward. Besides, it has a system that allows it to draw small maps of the floor and can also remember floors, something that makes it than the true definition of a robot.

Pros

It has great features for auto cleaning. It produces the best cleaning results, without much interference by humans. It docks on its own to recharge and also to empty the bin.

Cons

The only drawback with this type of Roomba is that it is highly expensive. However, it will save you lots of money for maintenance in the future since it does not require emptying and has a higher suction power that prevents clogging with dirt.

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