April 2024
Robotic Vacuums: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of robotic vacuums rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 4 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 68 robotic vacuum endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
44 robotic vacuums were endorsed in total, only 16 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Apr 2024, iRobot Roomba s9+ 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: 12 robotic vacuums
(#1 is iRobot Roomba s9+)
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Roborock: 7 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Roborock Q5)
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Eufy: 6 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Eufy RoboVac 11S Max)
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Ecovacs: 1 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni)
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Bissell: 1 robotic vacuums
(#1 is Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Robotic Vacuum |
Consumer Reports
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Good Housekeeping
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WIRED
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Rtings.com
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The Strategist
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Modern Castle
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Business Insider
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PCMag
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Wirecutter
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HGTV
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1
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- | $600 |
iRobot Roomba s9+
The iRobot Roomba s9+ is a highly advanced and customizable robot vacuum that provides deep cleaning performance on both carpets and hard floors, making it an excellent choice for pet owners and those with complex room layouts.
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8
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1
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5
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5
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2
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+5 | $250 |
Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
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2
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5
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3
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6
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3
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-1 | $1000 |
Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
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6
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2
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1
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4
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-1 | $320 |
Roborock Q5
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1
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1
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5
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-1 | $570 |
iRobot Roomba j7+
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5
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1
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5
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6
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-1 | $400 |
iRobot Roomba i3 Plus
The iRobot Roomba i3 Plus is a powerful and efficient robotic vacuum that is ideal for pet owners and those looking for a reliable cleaning solution, with a unique brush design, floor tracking sensors, and a gyroscope for navigation, voice command and mobile app control, and a long battery life.
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4
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10
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7
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+1 | $238 |
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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6
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6
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2
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8
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+1 | $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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9
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1
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9
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+2 | $600 |
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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10
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+4 | $169 |
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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4
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14
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+3 | Check price |
Roborock S7
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3
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8
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15
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New * | $500 |
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1
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10
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2
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16
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+2 | $790 |
Roomba Combo j7+
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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New * | Check price |
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+
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5
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7
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18
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-8 | Check price |
Samsung Jet Bot AI+
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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9
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4
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19
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New * | $400 |
iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO
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7
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We ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ #1 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ as #1.
- Good performance on wooden floors
- Autonomous dirt disposal
- Advanced navigation capability
- Loud operation
- Expensive
Experts are impressed with the iRobot Roomba s9+, which passed every performance test with flying colors. The suction is powerful enough to collect human/pet hair, small particles, larger debris, and it has no problem picking up dirt from wooden floors. Performance on carpeted areas was almost just as good. Its unique D-shaped design allows it to tackle corners with no difficulty. It uses a smart mapping system so it can remember the layout of various rooms. Most experts also praise its ability to empty the collected dirt into a dustbin without any human intervention. The device intuitively returns to its charging base when it’s time to repower. Once fully-charged, it returns to its previous position to keep cleaning. One negative point some reviewers noted is that it tends to be loud while operating. It may be noisy, but the iRobot Roomba s9+ certainly gets the job done.
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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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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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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We ranked Eufy RoboVac 11S Max #2 in April 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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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 2024 ranking
Consumer Reports
Good Housekeeping
WIRED
Rtings.com
The Strategist
Modern Castle
Business Insider
PCMag
Wirecutter
HGTV
We ranked Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni #3 in April 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.
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 Roborock Q5 #4 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Roborock Q5 as #1.
We ranked iRobot Roomba j7+ #5 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba j7+ as #1.
We ranked iRobot Roomba i3 Plus #6 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked iRobot Roomba i3 Plus as #1.
- Good cleaning performance
- Strong suction power
- Self-emptying
- A bit noisy
- No mapping capability
The iRobot Roomba i3 Plus may not come with all the bells and whistles of higher-end models, like mapping and setting no-go zones, but it certainly does excel in other areas. Experts are unanimous about two things. Firstly, it collects dirt from carpets and rugs effectively. Secondly, its ability to unload collected dirt automatically into the bin is useful and convenient for users. A review by Business Insider mentioned that it never got stuck during testing and that it concentrated specially on cleaning dirtier areas. Reviewers also praised the strong suction capability of this model. Unfortunately, despite all the praise, there’s no way to remedy the loud sound of this machine. Setting it up is easy and takes mere minutes to get it ready for use. It may not be the most advanced robotic vacuum on the market, but the iRobot Roomba i3 Plus does the job well.
Business Insider
Best robot vacuum overall
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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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Loud
Virtual Wall Barriers Cost Extra
Not Impressive in Corners
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PCMag
Most Affordable Self-Emptying Roomba
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Self-emptying dustbin
Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Supports IFTTT and scheduling
Detects and focuses on heavily soiled areas
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Average battery life
Can be loud
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We ranked iRobot Roomba 694 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
PCMag
Best for First-Time Buyers / Editors' Choice
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Affordable
Rarely gets stuck
Seamless app setup
Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant voice control
Allows for scheduled cleanings
Detects and focuses on heavily soiled areas
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Loud
Missed some debris on carpets in testing
Lacks smart navigation, mapping abilities
No carrying handle
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We ranked Roborock S8 Pro Ultra #8 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert 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 Roborock Q5 Plus #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Bissell SpinWave Robot Vac #10 in April 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 Roborock S7 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop
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Washable air filter
Mopping pads lift when carpet is detected
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One consumer tester had trouble picking up pet hair on carpet
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Modern Castle
Budget Robot Mop Combo
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Mopping functionality with scrubbing mop pads
Compatible with auto-empty docking station
Large coverage area of 3,200 sq. ft. while vacuuming
Great cleaning performance with 96.7% debris removal
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Lacks RGB camera and obstacle avoidance functionality
Struggled with long hair
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We ranked Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Roomba Combo j7+ #13 in April 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+ #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
We ranked Samsung Jet Bot AI+ #15 in April 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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We ranked iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO #16 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best robotic vacuums” rankings.
Modern Castle
Budget With Dock
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Includes an auto-empty docking station
Has fantastic cleaning performance with 99.0% debris removal
Great value considering performance
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Struggled with long hair having the majority tangle
Lacks obstacle avoidance technology
Doesn’t have mopping functionality
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