September 2021
Robotic Vacuums: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Robotic Vacuum rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2021.
At a glance - September 2021 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum |
Rtings.com
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Consumer Reports
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Good Housekeeping
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CNET
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WIRED
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Modern Castle
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Wirecutter
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Business Insider
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The Strategist
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HGTV
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1
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- | $1080 |
iRobot Roomba s9+
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-
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6
|
1
|
1
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3
|
1
|
-
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4
|
-
|
-
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|
2
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- | $200 |
Eufy RoboVac 11S
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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1
|
-
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|
3
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+1 | $550 |
iRobot Roomba i3 Plus
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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6
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5
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6
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-
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|
4
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+1 | $270 |
Roborock E4
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
9
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2
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|
5
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+1 | $299 |
iRobot Roomba e5
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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8
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-
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|
6
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+5 | $250 |
iRobot Roomba 694
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
7
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-
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2
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-
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4
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-
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|
7
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+1 | $240 |
iRobot Roomba 614
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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3
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-
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|
8
|
New * | $250 |
Eufy RoboVac 15C Max
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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|
9
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- | $349 |
Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge
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-
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3
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
10
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+2 | $430 |
Roborock S4 Max
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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|
11
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-1 | $745 |
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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|
12
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-5 | $239 |
iRobot Roomba 675
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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3
|
|
13
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+1 | $180 |
Yeedi K650
|
5
|
-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
14
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+1 | $700 |
Roborock S6 MaxV
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-
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-
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8
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
-
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|
15
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+1 | $348 |
iRobot Roomba i3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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10
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-
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We ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ #1 in September 2021 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Robot Vacuum
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Pros
Automatic dirt disposal reduces airborne allergens
Easily picks up dirt on carpet and bare flooring
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Cons
Automatic dirt disposal has a large footprint
Noisy
Pricey
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Modern Castle
Best Robot Vacuum for 2021 Overall
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Pros
D-shaped body makes it easier to access corners and edges
Dust bin empties automatically, the same technology as the Roomba i7+
Improved smart navigation using Imprint technology for zoned cleanings and digital mapping
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Cons
Much more expensive than other models on the market
Requires physical barriers to block off sensitive spaces
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Business Insider
Best Robot Vacuum for Hardwood Floors
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Pros
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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Cons
Loud
Poor Performance in Carpeted Corners
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We ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S #2 in September 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S as #1.
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 2021 ranking
Rtings.com
Consumer Reports
Good Housekeeping
CNET
WIRED
Modern Castle
Wirecutter
Business Insider
The Strategist
HGTV
We ranked iRobot Roomba i3 Plus #3 in September 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba i3 Plus as #1.
Business Insider
Best Robot Vacuum for Carpet
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Pros
Excellent Performance On Carpeting
Cleans Well On Hardwood
Pairs With the App and Alexa
Comes With An Automatic Dirt Disposal Base
Doesn't Get Stuck Easily
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Cons
Loud
Virtual Wall Barriers Cost Extra
Not Impressive in Corners
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We ranked Roborock E4 #4 in September 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Rtings.com
Cheaper Alternative
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Pros
Outstanding performance on bare floors.
Very good build quality.
Great maneuverability.
Remarkable battery life.
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Cons
Many maintenance needs.
High recurring costs.
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We ranked iRobot Roomba e5 #5 in September 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Modern Castle
Best Robot Vacuum for Carpet
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Pros
Excellent cleaning performance on all floor types, but especially impressive on carpets
Fantastic value considering its high-quality performance and set of features
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Cons
No on-board camera for advanced navigation or zoned cleaning cycles
Does not include Recharge & Resume feature
No option for the self-emptying dust bin (like on the i7+ or S9+)
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We ranked iRobot Roomba 694 #6 in September 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked iRobot Roomba 614 #7 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba 614 as #1.
We ranked Eufy RoboVac 15C Max #8 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value Robot Vacuum
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Pros
Slim design gets under low furniture
Multiple options for deep or regular cleaning
Removes pet hair from carpet with ease
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Cons
Random cleaning pattern
Filters aren't washable
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Business Insider
The best budget robot vacuum
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Pros
Good performance on carpeting and hardwood,
doesn't get stuck easily
quiet
supported by an app
Alexa and Google Assistant compatible
fits into small spaces
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Cons
Did poorly in corner cleaning tests and picking up flour on carpeting
app doesn't let you set no-go zones
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We ranked Eufy RoboVac G30 Edge #9 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Roborock S4 Max #10 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI #11 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Business Insider
The best robot vacuum with a mop
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Pros
Excellent Performance On Carpeting And Hardwood
Automatically Empties the Dustbin
HD Video Surveillance,
Impressive Deep-cleaning Mop Attachment
Quiet Operation
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Cons
Got Stuck On the Threshold In Our Tests
Doesn't Get Deep Into Corners
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We ranked iRobot Roomba 675 #12 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Modern Castle
Best Budget Robot Vacuum
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Pros
Great cleaning performance
Includes wifi connectivity for remote control
Value-priced which puts this model in-budget for many people
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Cons
No on-board camera for advanced navigation or zoned cleaning cycles
Doesn’t have Recharge & Resume
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We ranked Yeedi K650 #13 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Rtings.com
Alternative with a Bigger Dirt Compartment
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Pros
Good build quality.
Fantastic battery life.
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Cons
Demanding maintenance needs and high recurring costs.
Sometimes bumps into obstacles.
Struggles with fine debris like baking soda.
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We ranked Roborock S6 MaxV #14 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Robot Vacuum for Object Detection
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Pros
Ability to dry vacuum then wet mop
“Pet mode” helps avoid pet mess
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Cons
Objects on dark colored floors are not always recognized and avoided
Setting a no-mop zone around an area rug is not always successful
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We ranked iRobot Roomba i3 #15 in September 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
