“Rumba i3/i3+”, which proposes the cleaning performance unique to the Roomba family at a friendly design and price, won the General Grand Prix [Home Appliance Award 2021-2022 General & Robot Vacuum Cleaner Category]
The “Home Appliance Award” is an annual home appliance award by the product trend information magazine “GetNavi” and its web media “GetNavi web” and the home appliance and living information site “Home Appliance Watch”. At the 7th "Home Appliance Award 2021-2022" this year, readers' votes (voting period: November 24, 2021 to January 6, 2022) will be selected from among the 157 nominated home appliances released in 2021. , Grand Prix and category awards (17 categories including special awards) have been decided! iRobot's robot vacuum cleaner has won the Grand Prix for the first time in history for the second consecutive year, a total of 3 times, and the amazing robot vacuum cleaner category for the 7th straight time!
Proposing the cleaning performance unique to the Roomba family with a friendly design and price to make its popularity solid
Irobot official online store price 49,800 yen / 79,800 yen
Rumba's strategic model that realized a surprisingly low price while being equipped with smart and efficient driving and cleaning technology. The i3+ is equipped with a clean base, which greatly reduces the hassle of throwing away trash. In addition to being able to check the cleaned area with the app, it also supports voice operation with Smaspi.
SPEC ●Cleaning technology: 3-stage cleaning system ●Suction power: about 10 times (*) ●Operating time: Up to 75 minutes per charge (automatic charging and automatic restart until cleaning is completed) ●Charging time: about 3 hours ●Size/mass: φ342 x H92mm/Approx.3.2kg *: Comparison with the Roomba 600 series equipped with AeroVac
The general grand prix of this home appliance award was decided to iRobot's Roomba i3 + / i3. The General Grand Prix has been won for the second consecutive year following the previous year's s9 +, and the robot vacuum cleaner category has won the seventh consecutive victory, and the popularity of the company's products is rock solid.
One of the reasons why the i3 is so highly rated is the cost performance of less than 80,000 yen with a clean base (automatic garbage collector). The cleaning performance is also perfect, and the rubber dual action brush equipped with the top model and 10 times the suction power thoroughly removes dust. Using floor tracking sensors, etc., the technology to clean the floor while dividing it into areas is also excellent. We received many comments about the improvement in QOL from the introduction, such as, "It has sufficient functionality such as automatic garbage disposal and high cleaning performance, so I can leave the floor cleaning to you with peace of mind. The time saved has changed my life to something meaningful." .
Furthermore, regarding the appearance, the stylish but not overstated design was highly evaluated, such as "I like the fabric-like body that blends in with the room!"
By the way, the i3/i3+ was priced down in the fall of 2021. With the rise in awareness of cleanliness due to the influence of the new corona, it can be said that the appearance of this machine has made the robot vacuum cleaner a more familiar part of Japanese life.
【WINNER'S COMMENT】
Mr. Hajime Hino, President and CEO of iRobot Japan G.K.
Thank you to all the readers of "GetNavi", "GetNavi web" and "Home appliances Watch" for choosing "Rumba i3/i3+" for the Home Appliance Award. The Roomba was selected as the top of the 150 nominated products, and I am pleased to say that robot vacuum cleaners are finally becoming popular in ordinary households, and that users are steadily realizing their value. I think In February 2022, we also launched the smartest model on the market, the j7. We will continue to offer a wide variety of models that perfectly match your lifestyle.
[VOTES OF VOTERS]
"It is very useful as a 'modern home appliance' that gives you more time to relax in your busy days working from home." (Male, 20s)
"Cleaning has been automated in the true sense of the word with the automatic garbage collection function!! I'm glad that it's offered at an affordable price." (Female, 50s)
"It's novel and wonderful to incorporate a fabric-like design into a robot vacuum cleaner!" (Female, 50s)
【Point_01】
Rubber Brush & Pattern Driving
Two original rubber brushes and powerful motor suction float and remove dust on the floor. In addition, floor tracking sensors, gyro sensors, etc. accurately grasp the distance traveled and self-position, and create a map of the interior. Clean efficiently.
【Point_02】
Clean Base & Braava Cooperation
The i3+ is equipped with the "Clean Base," an automatic garbage collector that is also used by high-end models. The paper cartons inside the machine can hold garbage for up to 60 days. In addition, if you link with the water wiping robot Braava Jet m6, the floor will be cleaner.
【Point_03】
Fabric-like body
The appearance is impressive, which is different from the conventional Roomba series. The top surface of the main unit is made of fabric-like material with a textured feel, and the design is easy to blend in with both Western and Japanese rooms. The logo is casually placed in the center of the top surface.
【LINE-UP】
Roomba s9+
86,780 yen
Uses a unique D-shaped body that catches dust in the corners of the room. You can freely customize cleaning with advanced navigation technology that recognizes the type of furniture. About 40 times (*) suction power thoroughly removes dirt from the back of the carpet. *: Comparison with the Roomba 600 series equipped with AeroVac
Roomba j7+
129,800 yen
The wide-angle camera sensor on the front of the main unit detects the situation of the entire room and obstacles on the floor. Avoid contact by identifying the types of obstacles. The height of the clean base is compact, and the flexibility of installation is improved.
rumba j7
99,800 yen
Although the clean base is sold separately, it has the same cleaning function and obstacle avoidance function as the j7+. You can also check the time it takes to clean each room in advance using a smartphone app. Perfect for those who are troublesome to clean up before cleaning!
Rumba e5
39,800 yen
It cleans the same place multiple times, and the degree of completion of cleaning each room is comparable to that of higher-end machines. Equipped with two rubber brushes with high dust removal power, and compatible with apps, the basic performance is perfect.