January 2025

Robotic Vacuums: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of robotic vacuums rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.

Summary

On 6 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 63 robotic vacuum endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

44 robotic vacuums were endorsed in total, only 12 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 6 Jan 2025, Dyson 360 Vis Nav takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed robotic vacuum with 4 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 4 recommended it as the '#1 robotic vacuum' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking robotic vacuums start at $159.99 (Eufy RoboVac 11S Max) and go up to $1599 (Noesis Florio). Median robotic vacuum costs $590.38 (Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro Plus).
$159.99
$1599

At a glance - January Ranking

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Rank Change Price Robotic Vacuum
Consumer Reports
Good Housekeeping
The Strategist
PCMag
Rtings.com
WIRED
Wirecutter
HGTV
Business Insider
CNET
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Dyson 360 Vis Nav
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4
6
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2
- $160
Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
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2
2
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2
6
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3
- $900
Roborock Q Revo
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1
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2
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5
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4
+1 $399
iRobot Roomba j7 Plus
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1
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7
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5
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5
+4 $599
iRobot Roomba j9+
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3
-
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1
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6
+7 $699
Roomba Combo j7 Plus
The Roomba Combo j7+ is a powerful and efficient robotic vacuum cleaner that is ideal for pet owners and those looking for a reliable and effective cleaning tool, with advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, impressive battery life, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and the iRobot Home App.
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3
8
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2
7
+1 $410
Roborock Q5 Max Plus
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-
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1
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4
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8
-7 $1400
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a highly praised robot vacuum that offers excellent cleaning performance, advanced navigation, smart features, and a long battery life, making it suitable for homes with mixed flooring types and complex room layouts.
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1
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9
+1 $269
iRobot Roomba 694
The iRobot Roomba 694 is a powerful and efficient robot vacuum that effectively cleans both carpets and hard floors, with an advanced obstacle avoidance system and mobile app control.
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3
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2
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14
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Roborock Qrevo Curv
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9
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2
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15
-1 $1199
iRobot Roomba Combo j9 Plus
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5
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16
-1 $800
Dreame X30 Ultra
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5
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5
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Robotic Vacuum
#2 $159.99 Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
#9 $268.98 iRobot Roomba 694
#4 $399 iRobot Roomba j7 Plus
#7 $409.99 Roborock Q5 Max Plus
#5 $599 iRobot Roomba j9+
#6 $699 Roomba Combo j7 Plus
#16 $799.99 Dreame X30 Ultra
#3 $899.99 Roborock Q Revo
#15 $1199 iRobot Roomba Combo j9 Plus
#8 $1399.99 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra

We ranked Dyson 360 Vis Nav #1 in January 2025 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Dyson 360 Vis Nav as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Consumer Reports

Best Robot Vacuums

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Good Housekeeping

Best compact

Takes up less space than other models
Powerful vacuum
Automatically adjusts suction

Cannot self-empty or mop

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The Strategist

Best robot vacuum for dusty homes

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WIRED

The Obligatory Dyson

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We ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S Max #2 in January 2025 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best Value

Slim design gets under low furniture
Multiple options for deep or regular cleaning

May struggle with taller door ledges

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The Strategist

Best less-expensive robot vacuum

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Wirecutter

An unassuming but mighty robot

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HGTV

Most Quiet

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend robotic vacuums.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of robotic vacuums, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking

We ranked Roborock Q Revo #3 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roborock Q Revo as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best Overall

Mop and vacuum in one
Mopping pads automatically lift when carpet is detected
Washable HEPA filter

Struggled to lift sand from carpeted floors

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Rtings.com

Best Upper Mid-Range Robot Vacuum

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Business Insider

Best With Mop

Spot cleaning and zone cleaning capabilities A hands-off self-cleaning system with air-drying
Ability to lift mop pads and climb over high thresholds
Quick 3D and 2D mapping
Long battery life
A hands-off self-cleaning system with air-drying

Doesn’t connect to 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks
Washes mop pads with cold water

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We ranked iRobot Roomba j7 Plus #4 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba j7 Plus as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best overall robot vacuum

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WIRED

The Best-Looking Robot Vacuum

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HGTV

Best Self-Emptying

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We ranked iRobot Roomba j9+ #5 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba j9+ as #1.
Critic endorsements:
PCMag

Best for Avoiding Pet Waste / Editors' Choice

Expertly avoids obstacles big and small
More suction power and battery life than predecessor
Learns your home for automated cleaning customization
Feature-rich app

Expensive

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Business Insider

Best overall

Excellent cleaning abilities
Easy to set up and intuitive app
Multiple suction settings
Longer battery life than earlier models

Loud
Some connectivity issues

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We ranked Roomba Combo j7 Plus #6 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 14 Jun 2023)
The Roomba Combo j7+ is a powerful and efficient robotic vacuum cleaner that is ideal for pet owners and those looking for a reliable and effective cleaning tool, with advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, impressive battery life, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and the iRobot Home App.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best robot vacuum for pet owners

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PCMag

Best Retractable Mop

Vacuums and mops
Retractable mop prevents carpet wetting
Excellent obstacle avoidance
Pet waste-avoidance guarantee
Auto-empty base
Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands
Supports virtual Keep Out, No Mop, and Clean zones
User-friendly companion app

One unit malfunctioned in testing
Mop tank requires manual refilling each time
Scrubs less than some competitors

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CNET

Best robot vacuum overall, tied

Motorized mopping
Identifying carpeted versus hardwood areas

No water tank for mopping

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We ranked Roborock Q5 Max Plus #7 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roborock Q5 Max Plus as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Wirecutter

A pretty smart robot vacuum that empties itself

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Business Insider

Best self-emptying

Self-emptying base
Impressive cleaning performance on hardwood, carpeting, and corners
Didn't get stuck

Poor obstacle avoidance
Somewhat loud operation, especially when emptying dustbin

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We ranked Roborock S8 Pro Ultra #8 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roborock S8 Pro Ultra as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 4 Dec 2023)
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is a highly praised robot vacuum that offers excellent cleaning performance, advanced navigation, smart features, and a long battery life, making it suitable for homes with mixed flooring types and complex room layouts.
Critic endorsements:
Consumer Reports

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Rtings.com

Best Robot Vacuum

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We ranked iRobot Roomba 694 #9 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 6 Jun 2023)
The iRobot Roomba 694 is a powerful and efficient robot vacuum that effectively cleans both carpets and hard floors, with an advanced obstacle avoidance system and mobile app control.
Critic endorsements:
WIRED

Best Cheap Robot Vacuum

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HGTV

Best Runner-Up

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We ranked Roborock Qrevo Curv #10 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PCMag

Best for Cleaning Corners

Excellent cleaning performance
Side brush and mop pads extend into corners
Lifts itself over hurdles
Detachable mop pads
Built-in voice assistant and security camera functionality

Ran over obstacles in testing
Lacks a detergent dispenser
May drag mops over carpet

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WIRED

The Best High-End Robot Vacuum Mop

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We ranked iRobot Roomba Combo j9 Plus #11 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Consumer Reports

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The Strategist

Best robot vacuum-mop combo for navigation

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We ranked Dreame X30 Ultra #12 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PCMag

Best Self-Maintenance Features

Removes, installs, washes, and dries its mop pads
Cleans its washboard
Automatically dispenses cleaning detergent
Stellar large particle pickup
Maps and cleans efficiently

Falls short of competition on deep cleaning

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WIRED

Another Good Vacuum Mop

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