The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Robot Vacuums, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#4
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
1500Pa; strong on hard floors & medium carpet
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
Gyroscopic; no saved maps or zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Basic bump sensors; occasional snags on dark rugs
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-charging dock only; manual bin empty
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Vacuum only
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Solid app scheduling, Alexa & Google Home support
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Excellent capability per dollar; $150-180 range
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best-value robot vacuum for small homes

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