iRobot Roomba Mini: review
The Roomba Mini is the most compact form factor in the iRobot lineup we track: 245 mm in diameter, a single motorized brush, and automatic emptying for up to 90 days. At 269 €, it’s nonetheless the least powerful model in our selection, and it costs more than the 115 Combo.
Verdict at a glance
A deliberate bet on compactness, with automatic emptying as long as the flagship Max 775 Combo’s. But at 269 €, it costs 70 € more than the 115 Combo for less than half its suction — a price gap that size alone doesn’t fully explain for most households.
✓ Pros
- The most compact form factor in the iRobot lineup (245 mm in diameter)
- AutoEmpty™ base included, emptying interval up to 90 days — as long as the flagship Max 775
- ClearView™ LiDAR despite the reduced footprint
- Fits under more low furniture than the rest of the lineup
✕ Cons
- 7,000 Pa suction, the lowest in the iRobot lineup we track
- A single motorized brush (versus two on most models), less effective on carpet or heavy buildup
- Disposable, non-rotating pad, no documented automatic lift on carpet
- 70 € more than the 115 Combo for half the suction
Who is it for?
A very space-constrained home, where clearance under low furniture and a compact footprint outweigh suction.
Skip it if…
You’re after the best suction-to-price ratio: the cheaper 115 Combo suctions more than twice as hard.
Spec sheet
| Maximum suction | 7 000 Pa |
|---|---|
| Navigation | ClearView™ LiDAR |
| Mopping | Lingette jetable (non rotative) |
| Dock | AutoEmpty™ : sac AllergenLock™, vidage jusqu’à 90 jours |
| Battery | Not disclosed |
Our scores by criterion
The value-for-money score is the lowest in our iRobot selection: it’s the only model in the lineup where a cheaper competitor (115 Combo) beats it on nearly every objective criterion.
Against its alternatives
| iRobot Roomba Mini | iRobot Roomba 115 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | 269 € | 199 € |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Maximum suction | 7 000 Pa | 15 000 Pa |
| Navigation | ClearView™ LiDAR | ClearView™ LiDAR |
| Mopping | Lingette jetable (non rotative) | Lingette lavable déportée, mode SmartScrub |
| Dock | AutoEmpty™ : sac AllergenLock™, vidage jusqu’à 90 jours | AutoEmpty™ : vidage automatique (pas de lavage automatique de la serpillière) |
| Battery | — | — |
It’s the clearest anomaly in the entire iRobot lineup we track: the Mini costs 70 € more than the 115 Combo for suction more than half as weak (7,000 Pa versus 15,000 Pa). Only the compact footprint and the long automatic emptying interval justify that gap on paper.
Our method
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Roomba Mini cost more than the 115 Combo despite lower suction?
iRobot positions the Mini around compactness (245 mm in diameter, the smallest in the lineup) rather than performance: a single motorized brush and 7,000 Pa versus 15,000 Pa for the 115 Combo. The 70 € premium pays for the footprint, not the power.
Does the Roomba Mini have automatic emptying?
Yes, and it’s its strongest documented feature: the AutoEmpty base with an AllergenLock bag lasts up to 90 days, as long as the flagship Max 775 Combo’s dock.
Is the Roomba Mini a good choice for a small apartment?
Only if the compact footprint and clearance under low furniture are your absolute priority. For suction and budget, the 115 Combo (199 €, 15,000 Pa) does better on paper, for less money.
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