Storm Score 77 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 75% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its all‑in‑one vacuum‑mop performance and carpet cleaning but fault its suction power and mop maintenance as weaker than rivals.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
77 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
25%
50%
25%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Powerful vacuum suction
  • Smart scrubbing mop function
  • App is a breeze to use
  • Intelligent object detection and navigation
  • Automatic bin emptying and water refill on dock
  • Mop‑lifting arm functionality

Points of Contention

  • Pricey
  • Ongoing part costs
  • Side brush can flick dirt
  • Noisy operation on hard floors

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
Hamish Hector
TechRadar

“The Roomba Combo J9 Plus delivers pretty much everything you could want from a high‑end robot vacuum and mop.”

Perfect 4.5/5
80
Jon Bitner
Digital Trends

“The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is one of the best robot vacuums for plush carpets, thanks to its swinging mop arm design.”

Acclaimed 4/5
70
Andrew Gebhart
PCMag

“But for most folks looking for a high-end robot floor cleaner with all the bells and whistles, it’s worth paying the extra $100 for our Editors' Choice winner, the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni, which requires less maintenance while offering more vacuum and mopping power.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
68
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“Its obstacle handling is good, with a great obstacle avoidance system brought down a little by inconsistent, unpredictable pathing.”

Mixed 68/100

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