April 2021
Robotic Vacuum Rankings Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Robotic Vacuum rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2021.
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 April 2021 ranking
CNET
Good Housekeeping
Consumer Reports
The Strategist
Wirecutter
Business Insider
WIRED
Rtings.com
Modern Castle
HGTV
We ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ #1 in April 2021 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ as #1.
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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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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We ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S #2 in April 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S as #1.
We ranked Roborock S6 #3 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Roborock S6 as #1.
Business Insider
Best Robot Vacuum Overall
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Pros
Excellent On Hardwood And In Corners
Good On Carpeting
Does Not Get Stuck
Has Mopping Capabilities
Can Be Scheduled And Set No-Go Zones In The App
Alexa Compatible
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Cons
Gets Loud On The Highest Suction Setting
Larger Than Most Vacuums Making It Hard To Get Into Tight Spots
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We ranked iRobot Roomba 675 #4 in April 2021 because:
- 4 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 Roborock E4 #5 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked iRobot Roomba i3 Plus #6 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
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 iRobot Roomba e5 #7 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Modern Castle
Great Roomba Value Pick
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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 614 #8 in April 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 Roborock S4 Max #9 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Roborock S4 Max as #1.
We ranked Eufy RoboVac G30 #10 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Eufy RoboVac G30 as #1.
We ranked iRobot Roomba s9 #11 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Neato Botvac D7 #12 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI #13 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
Business Insider
Best Robot Vacuum and 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 i7 Plus #14 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Yeedi K650 #15 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Roborock S6 MaxV #16 in April 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 #17 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Roborock E25 #18 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Robotic Vacuums” rankings.
