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.

iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum #3 in Robot Vacuums
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iRobot Roomba 104 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop with LiDAR Mapping iRobot Roomba 104 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop with LiDAR Mapping #35 in Robot Vacuums
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#35
Suction
1500Pa, good on carpets & floors
Intense, strong on carpet & pet hair
Navigation
Gyro-based rows, no floorplan memory
LiDAR mapping, multi-floor, no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Bumps & navigate, no AI avoidance
Standard IR sensors, some bumping on dark items
Self-empty dock
Charging dock only, manual bin empty
Self-empty for 75 days (no self-wash)
Mopping
Vacuum only, no mop
Basic wipe-style mop, secondary function
App & Voice Control
Solid app with Alexa/Google scheduling
Solid app with scheduling, zones, voice control
Value
Strong bang for budget price
Strong features at mid-range price ($270)
Verdict
Best entry-level robot vacuum from market leader
Best-value self-emptying hybrid for pet homes

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