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iRobot Roomba 960
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iRobot Roomba 960

by iRobot

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Community noted

A mid-range robot vacuum from iRobot's Roomba 960 line with Wi-Fi connectivity and app scheduling.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Owner has run one since 2018 without major issues, needing only a single battery replacement and routine wear parts.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as June 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    We have had a Roomba 960 since 2018 without any major issues. 1 battery replacement and the usual wear parts as needed.

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