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Can the New Roomba Max 775 Clean Up its Act?
27 Sep
Summary
- The Roomba Max 775 features a self-cleaning mop and extra accessories.
- The robot vacuum navigates well but struggles with cables and clutter.
- App connectivity issues plague the new Roomba Max 775's functionality.
iRobot, now under Chinese manufacturer Picea Robotics since its bankruptcy filing, has launched the Roomba Max 775. This robot vacuum boasts a sliding roller mop that extends for edge cleaning and a self-docking system that vacuums the dustbin and cleans the mop with hot water.
While the Max 775 generally navigates well and avoids furniture, it occasionally struggles with cables and small debris. Object avoidance is good but not perfect, leading to occasional interruptions.
The Roomba Home app, intended to be user-friendly, suffers from bugs. Users report connection losses during long cleaning runs, preventing app control and map loading until the robot is docked.
Despite its flaws, the Max 775 offers strong vacuuming and mopping performance, comparable to its competitors. Battery life is also solid, lasting over two hours for a full apartment clean.
