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
#12
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
2500Pa, strong on both carpet and hard floors
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR multi-floor mapping with precise room division
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
LiDAR-based avoidance, occasional small-item snags reported
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
60-day dust storage, self-empty dock only (no self-wash)
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Sonic vibrating mop with auto-lift, capable but secondary
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Full-featured Roborock app, Alexa and Google Home compatible
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Premium pricing justified by features, strong for flagships
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best premium robot vacuum & mop with weeks of autonomy
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