September 2024
Robotic Vacuums: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of robotic vacuums rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2024.
Summary
On 4 Sep 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 65 robotic vacuum endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
41 robotic vacuums were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Sep 2024, Roborock S8 Pro Ultra takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed robotic vacuum with 3 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 robotic vacuum' this month.
Brand breakdown
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iRobot: 11 robotic vacuums
(#1 is iRobot Roomba s9 Plus)
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Roborock: 7 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Roborock S8 Pro Ultra)
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Eufy: 6 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Eufy RoboVac 11S Max)
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Ecovacs: 2 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni)
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Dreame: 2 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Dreame X30 Ultra)
Price breakdown
At a glance - September Ranking
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HGTV
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Wirecutter
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Business Insider
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Modern Castle
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PCMag
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The Strategist
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Rtings.com
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WIRED
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Good Housekeeping
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Consumer Reports
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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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9
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iRobot Roomba s9 Plus
The iRobot Roomba S9+ is praised for its powerful suction, advanced navigation, and self-emptying feature, but criticized for its high price, occasional navigation issues, and the need for light to operate effectively.
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5
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7
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Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
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6
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4
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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is highly praised for its powerful suction, advanced mopping features, and intelligent navigation, though its high price and occasional struggles with obstacle avoidance and mopping performance on high-pile carpets are noted drawbacks.
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iRobot Roomba j7 Plus
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5
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7
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Roborock Q Revo
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Roborock Q5 Plus
The Roborock Q5 Plus is a powerful, efficient, and smart robotic vacuum cleaner that can handle any type of floor, including pet hair, with advanced navigation technology and a range of features for easy and efficient cleaning.
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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 | Check price |
Dyson 360 Vis Nav
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RoboVac X8
The RoboVac X8 is an advanced robot vacuum cleaner that efficiently cleans all floor types, especially short pet hair, with advanced mapping and navigation technologies, a long battery life, and easy maintenance requirements, making it a convenient option for busy households.
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-1 | $407 |
Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac
The Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac is a powerful and efficient robot vacuum with advanced features and efficient navigation, making it a great option for pet owners and those looking for a smart robot vacuum.
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Dreame X30 Ultra
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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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iRobot Roomba Combo j9 Plus
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Samsung Jet Bot AI Plus
The Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum is a highly advanced and efficient cleaning solution for hard floors and pets, with optimized suction power, advanced navigation, and remote control capabilities.
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We ranked Roborock S8 Pro Ultra #1 in September 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Roborock S8 Pro Ultra as #1.
Modern Castle
Overall Pick
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Fantastic debris removal at 97.9% across all floor types
Dock that empties, washes, dries, refills, and charges the robot
Navigates well always returning to base
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Expensive product
Struggled with long hair, but easy-to-remove tangles
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We ranked iRobot Roomba s9 Plus #2 in September 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba s9 Plus as #1.
- 💪 Powerful suction
- 🗺️ Advanced navigation and mapping
- 🗑️ Self-emptying feature
- 📱 User-friendly app
- 🧹 Effective edge and corner cleaning
- 💸 High price
- 🌙 Needs light to operate
- 🔄 Occasional navigation issues
- 🔋 Battery concerns
- 🚫 High maintenance and additional costs
Business Insider
Best Robot Vacuum for Hardwood Floors
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Cleans Well On Hardwood Flooring
Good Performance On Carpeting
Rarely Gets Stuck
Comes With a Charging Dock That Empties the Dustbin
Large Main Brushes
Has a Useful App With Virtual No-Go Zones
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Loud
Poor Performance in Carpeted Corners
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Modern Castle
Best Debris Removal
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D-shaped body allows for easier access to corners and edges
Fantastic debris removal performance at 99.0%
Useful features like docking station and smart navigation
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Lacks obstacle avoidance
No mopping capabilities
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Robot Vacuum
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Beat all other tested robots for spot cleaning and hard floor cleaning
No pet fur got trapped in the roller brushes
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Earned a one-star rating from Quiet Mark for being loud
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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 September 2024 ranking
HGTV
Wirecutter
Business Insider
Modern Castle
PCMag
The Strategist
Rtings.com
WIRED
Good Housekeeping
Consumer Reports
We ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S Max #3 in September 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value Robot Vacuum
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Slim design gets under low furniture
Multiple options for deep or regular cleaning
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Random cleaning pattern
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We ranked Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni #4 in September 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni as #1.
- 🌀 Powerful suction
- 🧽 Effective mopping
- 🤖 Advanced navigation and AI
- 📱 User-friendly app
- 🏠 Design and form factor
- 💸 High price point
- 🚫 Obstacle avoidance issues
- 🔊 Noise concerns
- 🧹 Mopping performance on carpets
Modern Castle
Bleeding-Edge Design
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Removed 95.5% of all debris in testing
Reduced daily maintenance thanks to robust docking station
Incredibly useful app giving the user full control of the robot
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An expensive option
Robot produces a high-pitched whine while vacuuming
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PCMag
Best Vacuum and Mop Hybrid / Editors' Choice
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D shape for better corner, edge cleaning
8,000Pa of suction power
Hot-water mop washing
Lifts mop over carpet
Built-in security camera and voice assistant
Efficient cleaning and mapping
AI obstacle avoidance
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May still dampen carpet
Occasionally gets stuck
Shorter battery life than predecessor
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We ranked iRobot Roomba j7 Plus #5 in September 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba j7 Plus as #1.
We ranked Roborock Q Revo #6 in September 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Modern Castle
Flagship Features; Better Value
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Solid cleaning performance, with 96.2% debris removal
Fantastic features like lifting mop pads, feature-packed dock, and mobile app
Manages long and pet hair well
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While high pile carpet performance was good, it wasn’t amazing and took significantly longer to complete
Did not handle the obstacle avoidance tests well, especially the cord
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Good Housekeeping
Best Two-In-One Vacuum And Mop
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Washable HEPA filter
Mopping pads lift when carpet is detected
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Struggled to lift sand from carpeted floors
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We ranked Roborock Q5 Plus #7 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roborock Q5 Plus as #1.
We ranked iRobot Roomba 694 #8 in September 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
PCMag
Best for First-Time Buyers
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Vacuums and mops
Excellent performance on hard flooring
Thoroughly covers small areas
Seamless app setup
Supports scheduling, voice control
Keeps cleaning history records
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Mediocre pickup on carpet
Not the best for large homes
No Smart Maps, Keep-Out Zones
Requires regular manual maintenance
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We ranked Dyson 360 Vis Nav #9 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Dyson 360 Vis Nav as #1.
We ranked RoboVac X8 #10 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac #11 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Business Insider
Best Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair
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Excellent Job on Hardwood and Corners
Picked Up All of the Pet Hair in Our Tests
Great Mop Attachment and Accessories
App Connectivity
Small Size
Quiet Operation
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Can't Set Up No-Go Zones
Gets Stuck Easily
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PCMag
Best Affordable Vacuum/Mop Hybrid / Editors' Choice
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Mops and vacuums
Works with cleaning solution
Automatically avoids carpet when mopping
Quiet
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No mapping features or voice control
Robot got stuck on some furniture in testing
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We ranked Dreame X30 Ultra #12 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
PCMag
Best Self-Maintenance Features
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Removes, installs, washes, and dries its mop pads
Cleans its washboard
Automatically dispenses cleaning detergent
Stellar large particle pickup
Maps and cleans efficiently
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Falls short of competition on deep cleaning
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We ranked Roomba Combo j7 Plus #13 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
PCMag
Best Retractable Mop
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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
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One unit malfunctioned in testing
Mop tank requires manual refilling each time
Scrubs less than some competitors
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We ranked iRobot Roomba Combo j9 Plus #14 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Samsung Jet Bot AI Plus #15 in September 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Modern Castle
Navigation Expert
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Simple to set up, use, and maintain
Great cleaning performance, removing 95.8% of all debris
Can automatically adjust suction based on floor and debris type
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Takes a long time to clean, upward of 100 min
Avoids objects, but corners can sometimes snag
Occasionally gets stuck while cleaning due to unique shape
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