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
#48
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
Strong suction, handles carpet & pet hair
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR mapping with no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
LiDAR-based, moderate avoidance
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empty dock, 2–3 months hands-free
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Basic dual-pad mopping (wipe only)
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
App scheduling, voice control (Alexa/Google)
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Strong features at 73% discount
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best mid-range self-emptying robot vacuum & mop combo
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