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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iRobot: 9 robotic vacuums
(#1 is iRobot Roomba j7 Plus)
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Roborock: 8 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Roborock Q Revo)
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Eufy: 4 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Eufy RoboVac 11S Max)
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Ecovacs: 3 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni)
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Shark Clean: 3 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Shark IQ Robot XL RV2502AE)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum |
Consumer Reports
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Good Housekeeping
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The Strategist
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PCMag
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Rtings.com
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WIRED
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Wirecutter
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HGTV
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Business Insider
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CNET
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1
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+5 | Check price |
Dyson 360 Vis Nav
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1
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4
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6
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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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-
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-
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2
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- | $250 |
Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
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2
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2
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-
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-
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-
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2
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6
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-
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-
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3
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- | $900 |
Roborock Q Revo
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-
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1
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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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5
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-
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4
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+1 | $486 |
iRobot Roomba j7 Plus
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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7
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-
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5
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-
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-
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5
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+4 | $699 |
iRobot Roomba j9+
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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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-
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-
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1
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-
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6
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+7 | $599 |
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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-
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3
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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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2
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7
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+1 | Check price |
Roborock Q5 Max Plus
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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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4
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-
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8
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-7 | $900 |
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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6
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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9
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+1 | $300 |
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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New * | Check price |
Roborock Qrevo Curv
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9
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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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15
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-1 | $600 |
iRobot Roomba Combo j9 Plus
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5
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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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-
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-
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16
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-1 | $700 |
Dreame X30 Ultra
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-
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5
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5
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-
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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.
Good Housekeeping
Best compact
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Takes up less space than other models
Powerful vacuum
Automatically adjusts suction
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Cannot self-empty or mop
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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.
Good Housekeeping
Best Value
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Slim design gets under low furniture
Multiple options for deep or regular cleaning
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May struggle with taller door ledges
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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
Consumer Reports
Good Housekeeping
The Strategist
PCMag
Rtings.com
WIRED
Wirecutter
HGTV
Business Insider
CNET
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.
Good Housekeeping
Best Overall
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Mop and vacuum in one
Mopping pads automatically lift when carpet is detected
Washable HEPA filter
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Struggled to lift sand from carpeted floors
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Business Insider
Best With Mop
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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
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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.
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.
PCMag
Best for Avoiding Pet Waste / Editors' Choice
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Expertly avoids obstacles big and small
More suction power and battery life than predecessor
Learns your home for automated cleaning customization
Feature-rich app
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Expensive
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Business Insider
Best overall
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Excellent cleaning abilities
Easy to set up and intuitive app
Multiple suction settings
Longer battery life than earlier models
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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.
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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CNET
Best robot vacuum overall, tied
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Motorized mopping
Identifying carpeted versus hardwood areas
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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.
Business Insider
Best self-emptying
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Self-emptying base
Impressive cleaning performance on hardwood, carpeting, and corners
Didn't get stuck
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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.
We ranked iRobot Roomba 694 #9 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Roborock Qrevo Curv #10 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Cleaning Corners
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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
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Ran over obstacles in testing
Lacks a detergent dispenser
May drag mops over carpet
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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.
We ranked Dreame X30 Ultra #12 in January 2025 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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