5 Things to Know About the Roomba 600 Series

No smart mapping The 600 series uses random bump navigation, not LiDAR or cameras. It cleans by bouncing off objects until the room is mostly covered.

Entry-level performance This is Roomba’s basic line. It lacks room-by-room navigation and will miss spots regularly.

Better than nothing For daily touch-ups on hard floors, it still picks up visible dirt. But don’t expect thorough or efficient cleaning.

Frustrating coverage The robot’s random path means some areas get cleaned multiple times while others are skipped entirely.

Not for busy homes If you need reliable, systematic cleaning, spend more on a model with mapping. The 600 series works best as a supplement to manual vacuuming.