The inexpensive Roomba Combo j5 is over 50 percent off for Verge readers

We also found deals on the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller and Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam.

by Sheena Vasani

Feb 14, 2025, 6:37 PM UTC

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The Roomba Combo i5 can vacuum and mop for just $189, which is a 40 percent discount.

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Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.

Looking for a robot vacuum or mop that won’t set you back a few hundred dollars? Right now, Verge readers can pick up the Roomba Combo i5 — the upgrade to our top budget pick, the Roomba i3 Evo — from Wellbots for a new low of $189 ($160 off) with offer VERGE160. The Roomba Combo j5, which is nearly identical to the i5, is also down $239 ($290 off) at Wellbots when you use promo code 210VERGE. Both deals run through the end of tomorrow, February 15th.

Like the aforementioned Roomba i3 Evo, both robot vacuums offer wide, dual rubber brushes that do a terrific job of sucking up dirt and debris from both hardwood and carpets. They’re also packed with features that speed up and simplify the cleaning process, even if they lack the optional auto-empty dock. For instance, both offer vSLAM mapping tech and room-specific cleaning, which lets you program them to clean specific rooms at specific times. You can also control them using either an app or your voice, thanks to their support for virtual assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. And, like all Roombas, they’re relatively easy to repair, so you don’t have to worry about buying a new model each time you run into an issue.

Additionally, both the Combo i5 and j5 offer basic mopping capabilities, though you’ll need to swap out the rear dustbin for one that includes a water tank and a reusable pad when it’s time to do so. The Combo j5 offers a few other enhancements — including AI-powered obstacle avoidance, which is typically reserved for higher-end Roombas like the Roomba Combo j9 Plus. The step-up model also allows for keep-out zones and no-mop zones, two features the i5 and i3 Evo lack.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

$179$35049% off

$179

The Roomba Combo i5 Plus is the company’s budget vacuum and mop robot with room mapping features but no virtual keep-out zones.

$179 at Amazon $200 at iRobot

Roomba Combo j5

$239$52955% off

$239

The Combo j5 Plus is Roomba’s midrange robot vacuum and mop combination device. It features swappable modules for vacuuming or mopping. Now through February 15th, you can buy it for $239 ($290 off) from Wellbots with coupon code 210VERGE.

$239 at Wellbots (code 210VERGE)$379 at Wellbots (with self-emptying dock)

A few more deals and discounts

You can currently pick up the 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad starting at $38.39 ($11 off) at Amazon, which is an all-time low. The excellent wireless controller features drift-free Hall effect sticks and boasts two customizable paddles, along with three custom profiles and USB-C for relatively fast charging. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity, meaning you can pair it with consoles like the Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, and plenty of other devices.
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is available for $59.99 ($20 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Ring, which is $10 shy of its best price to date. It features a rotating head that automatically tilts and offers 360-degree panning, ensuring you can see every corner of your room. The wired 1080p HD camera also features support for two-way talk, color night vision, a built-in siren, and a manual privacy shutter that blocks all audio and video. You can also get motion alerts with person detection and recorded video if you opt for a Ring Protect Plan, which starts at $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Read our hands-on impressions.
JBL’s Tour Pro 3 are on sale for $249.95 ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from JBL, which matches their lowest price to date. The wireless earbuds offer good sound and noise cancellation, though it’s the included charging case that differentiates them the most. The latter features a 1.57-inch touchscreen display that lets you see who’s calling or the current song, along with other info; it also doubles as a Bluetooth transmitter, so you can pair the earbuds with in-flight entertainment systems or other wired sources.