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iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs Shark Matrix Plus

The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ wins with a score of 7.6/10. Best for: Pet owners who prioritize the P.O.O.P. pet-waste guarantee and want a simple app experience..

WinneriRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+

7.6/10$899

The premium Roomba with the best pet-waste avoidance in the industry, but its basic wipe-only mopping falls short of Roborock and Dreame flagships.

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Shark Matrix Plus robot vacuum

Shark Matrix Plus

7.4/10$450

Shark's best-priced sonic-mopping robot. Great pet-hair pickup, but the app is buggy and the mop pad needs manual cleaning.

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Score Comparison

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+Shark Matrix Plus
Overall
7.6
7.4
Hard Floor
8.2
7.8
Carpet
7.8
7.0
Mopping
6.0
6.5
Navigation
8.0
8.0
Noise
7.0
7.5
Smart Features
7.5
7.4
Maintenance
8.0
7.8

Specifications

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+SpecShark Matrix Plus
$899Price$450
5500Suction (Pa)4400
4460Battery (mAh)2600
67.0Noise (dB)64.0
Dustbin (ml)
Water Tank (ml)
Mop Lift (mm)
Height (mm)
Weight (kg)
vSLAM CameraNavigation360° LiDAR
Self-Empty
Self-Wash Mop
Self-Dry Mop
AI Obstacle

The Verdict

The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is the better choice with an overall score of 7.6/10 — best for pet owners who prioritize the p.o.o.p. pet-waste guarantee and want a simple app experience.. The Shark Matrix Plus is more affordable at $450 vs $899.

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