Roomba 560 sensors

Users already called this third generation Roomba a “souped-up” discovery (second generation) since it has a bigger chassis and wheels, a better suspension, and it was the first to have the anti-tangle capability to rotate the brushebackwards in order to untangle itself  from loose wires or tassels. While you can schedule the iRobot Roomba, it does not have a remote.

Features of the iRobot Roomba 560:

• Automatically adjusts its brushes on the basis of the thickness of your carpet
• Filters trap allergens
• Has an anti-tassel capability that lets it untangle itself from cords or tassels
• Includes an extra filter
• Comes with two virtual walls though the 2-C batteries are not included

Pros

• Sold used one for as low as $199
• Can be scheduled
• Chassis is sealed to avoid dust from clogging sensors
• Works well on dark carpets
• Has adjustable brushes which collect dirt from shaggy carpets
• Collects heavy debris like bolts and nuts

Cons

• Takes too long to clean a room, about 25 minutes to clean an average-sized room
• Has a small dirt bin
• Requires regular cleaning
• Hair gets tangled on main brushes and on the sides
• Has trouble collecting light debris like pet hair and paper
• Has some issues detecting the lighthouse/virtual wall
• Lacks a full bin indicator

Verdict

This robot is perfect for people who reside in small to medium-sized homes who are searching for a cheaper robot cleaner and do not mind working without the full bin indicator, virtual lighthouse and a remote control. Overall, this is a good robot cleaner that works well enough for between clean-up jobs. Unfortunately, iRobotic discontinued this product which means warranty claims may be an issue. Instead, consider the newer 650 model.