What do reviews say about pet?

TechRadar and Tom's Guide both confirm it recognises and avoids pet waste.

What do reviews say about noise?

Reviewers and 31 owners tag it as noisy, mainly when the base empties the bin.

What do reviews say about mop?

No, the j7+ only vacuums; TechRadar notes the lack of mopping at its price.

What do reviews say about pet hair?

Tom's Guide found pet-hair pickup on carpet only middling.

Home & Kitchen · Robot vacuums · 1,300 reviews · 4 sources

iRobot Roomba j7+

Best for: pet ownersPremium

Experts rate its obstacle avoidance among the best, including pet mess, and it empties itself. Owner ratings are mixed, and the base is loud when emptying.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You have pets that have accidents
You want a self-emptying robot

Skip if

You also want mopping
You need a quiet dock

How it scores

Performance7.0

Noise5.3

Capacity5.0

Price

$799.99

You pay for: Launch price; often discounted

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Avoids pet messSpots and steers around waste

Cleans effectivelyOwner Pros tag

Reviewers disagree on

Experts: excellent pickupOwners: mixed 3.75/5 rating

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Sources

iRobot
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
TechGearLab
Reviewed Sep 2026

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