iRobot’s excellent Roomba Combo j7 Plus is cheaper than ever for Verge readers
The last-gen bot vacuums well, mops hardwood floors, and comes with an auto-empty dock for $679. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Basic robot vacuums can speed up the cleaning process, but they don’t do much for hard floors. If you want a robovac that requires less work, consider the Roomba Combo j7 Plus, which can mop your floors and features an auto-empty dock. Now through August 10th, it’s down to a new low at Wellbots, where Verge readers can buy the Roomba Combo j7 Plus for $679 ($320 off) with promo code VERGE320.
The j7 Plus offers similar capabilities to our favorite Roomba, the Roomba Combo j9 Plus, which is also on sale at Wellbots for $979 ($420 off) when you use offer code VERGE420 at checkout. Both feature a retractable mop that can lift itself up to keep your carpets dry, along with dual rubber roller brushes that can dig up dirt from carpets extremely well. Plus, they both boast AI obstacle avoidance, allowing them to deftly navigate shoes, clothes, and anything else you may have left on the floor. The only notable differences between the Combo j7 Plus and its newer counterpart are that the Combo j9 Plus can refill its own mop tank, offers slightly longer battery life, and features iRobot’s newer dirt detection feature, which lets it home in on messier areas of your home.
Admittedly, neither mops as well as premium models like the Dreame X40 or Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra, both of which cost close to $2,000. That being said, the Combo j7 Plus and j9 Plus currently retail for far less and have a history of being easy to repair, making them a great investment that should last for years to come.
Some more ways to save
Now through August 16th, Woot is selling the PlayStation edition of the second-gen Backbone One controller with a 90-day warranty for $69.99 ($30 off), which matches its best price to date. Like the original version of the mobile controller, the latest Lightning model supports passthrough charging and features a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can use wired headphones. However, it also improves upon its excellent predecessor with an improved D-pad and face buttons as well as magnetic adapters that let you use the controller while your phone is in a compatible case.
The rose gold Beats Solo 3 are down to $89.99 ($110 off) from Woot until August 17th, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen on the headphones. They don’t last as long as the newer Beats Solo 4 and lack support for USB-C and 3.5mm wired audio, but they still offer good battery life and sound quality. Plus, they allow for seamless switching between Apple devices, making them a good budget buy if you own an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. Read our review.
Speaking of Apple, you can buy a four-pack of AirTags for $74.99 (about $25 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which matches the bundle’s Prime Day low. If you’re an iPhone owner, Apple’s ultra wideband location trackers offer exceptionally precise tracking via the company’s vast Find My network. They also carry an IP67 rating and allow you to share them with up to five users, assuming you’re using an iPhone running iOS 17. Read our review.
The last-gen bot vacuums well, mops hardwood floors, and comes with an auto-empty dock for $679. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
Basic robot vacuums can speed up the cleaning process, but they don’t do much for hard floors. If you want a robovac that requires less work, consider the Roomba Combo j7 Plus, which can mop your floors and features an auto-empty dock. Now through August 10th, it’s down to a new low at Wellbots, where Verge readers can buy the Roomba Combo j7 Plus for $679 ($320 off) with promo code VERGE320.
The j7 Plus offers similar capabilities to our favorite Roomba, the Roomba Combo j9 Plus, which is also on sale at Wellbots for $979 ($420 off) when you use offer code VERGE420 at checkout. Both feature a retractable mop that can lift itself up to keep your carpets dry, along with dual rubber roller brushes that can dig up dirt from carpets extremely well. Plus, they both boast AI obstacle avoidance, allowing them to deftly navigate shoes, clothes, and anything else you may have left on the floor. The only notable differences between the Combo j7 Plus and its newer counterpart are that the Combo j9 Plus can refill its own mop tank, offers slightly longer battery life, and features iRobot’s newer dirt detection feature, which lets it home in on messier areas of your home.
Admittedly, neither mops as well as premium models like the Dreame X40 or Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra, both of which cost close to $2,000. That being said, the Combo j7 Plus and j9 Plus currently retail for far less and have a history of being easy to repair, making them a great investment that should last for years to come.
Some more ways to save
Now through August 16th, Woot is selling the PlayStation edition of the second-gen Backbone One controller with a 90-day warranty for $69.99 ($30 off), which matches its best price to date. Like the original version of the mobile controller, the latest Lightning model supports passthrough charging and features a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can use wired headphones. However, it also improves upon its excellent predecessor with an improved D-pad and face buttons as well as magnetic adapters that let you use the controller while your phone is in a compatible case.
The rose gold Beats Solo 3 are down to $89.99 ($110 off) from Woot until August 17th, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen on the headphones. They don’t last as long as the newer Beats Solo 4 and lack support for USB-C and 3.5mm wired audio, but they still offer good battery life and sound quality. Plus, they allow for seamless switching between Apple devices, making them a good budget buy if you own an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. Read our review.
Speaking of Apple, you can buy a four-pack of AirTags for $74.99 (about $25 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which matches the bundle’s Prime Day low. If you’re an iPhone owner, Apple’s ultra wideband location trackers offer exceptionally precise tracking via the company’s vast Find My network. They also carry an IP67 rating and allow you to share them with up to five users, assuming you’re using an iPhone running iOS 17. Read our review.