Irobot Roomba e5 review
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Robot vacuum cleaners can cost anything up to £1,500, so it’s great to see a model from a big name like iRobot for a more affordable price. The company reckons the iRobot Roomba e5 benefits from a ‘three-stage cleaning system’ and ‘Dirt Detect technology’ – but is that all just marketing-speak? We’ve tested this robot vacuum cleaner thoroughly and you can read our expert verdict in our full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How well does it clean?
- How easy is it to use and maintain?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
December 2021
Technical specifications
General
- TypeRobotic
- Docking station included
- Docking station depth147mm
- Docking station height100mm
- Max threshold20mm
- App available
- Scheduled cleaning
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- 60%Average score
- 77%Highest score
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