iRobot Roomba Plus 417Z review

The Roomba Plus 417Z is the compact option among the robots Costco lists, and it is a Costco-only iRobot model. The listing describes 3x power-lifting suction, SmartScrub pressure on DualClean mop pads, ClearView LiDAR navigation with obstacle avoidance, automatic carpet detection with pad lift, PerfectEdge cleaning and anti-tangle rubber brushes. The AutoWash dock empties debris for up to 90 days, rewets the pads, and washes and heat-dries them after every clean. Its strength is size: the robot is 3.29 inches tall and weighs 6.44 lbs, and the dock is 13.39 by 12.99 inches at the base, smaller than any other dock here. The trade-offs are less suction than the Max 777Z, pads rather than a self-cleaning roller, and a 1-year limited warranty. Costco blocked our price checker, so check the club price before comparing it with the Shark.

Who it is for

Small homes that need a compact dock and a low-profile robot

Price

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Key features

• 3x power-lifting suction, per iRobot
• SmartScrub DualClean mop pads with auto pad lift on carpet
• ClearView LiDAR navigation with obstacle avoidance
• AutoWash dock with 90-day auto-empty, automatic pad washing and heated pad drying
• PerfectEdge cleaning and anti-tangle rubber brushes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Smallest dock here at 13.39 by 12.99 inches
• Strength: Robot is 3.29 inches tall for reaching under furniture
• Strength: Lightest robot on the list at 6.44 lbs
• Weakness: 3x suction claim is lower than iRobot's 4X on the Max 777Z
• Weakness: 1-year limited warranty on Costco's listing
• Weakness: Costco price could not be verified by our checker

Key facts

• Dock footprint: 13.39 by 12.99 in
• Robot height: 3.29 in
• Robot weight: 6.44 lbs
• Auto-empty: 90 days
• Warranty: 1 year limited

Where it ranks

iRobot Roomba Plus 417Z is No. 6 in our Best Costco Robot Vacuums verdict.