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
#46
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
4000Pa, carpet + hard floor
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR, room maps, no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
LiDAR detection, some bumping
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empty, HEPA filtered
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Sonic vibration, basic capability
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
App scheduling, Alexa support
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
$299.99, self-emptying hybrid
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best-value self-emptying hybrid vacuum.
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