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- self-emptying base
- identifies and avoids obstacles
- smart mapping
- Model: j755020
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- compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
- three stage cleaning system
- Model: 4150
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- remote control
- 2,150mAh high-capacity battery
- ultra-low 43 dB noise level
- 300ml water tank
- three water control levels
- Model: TS300
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- true HEPA filtration
- UltraClean mode
- LiDAR navigation
- object avoidance
- Model: AV2501AE
- UPC: 622356574488
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- three speeds
- 4,000pa suction
- Model: EV3420
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- LiDAR navigation system
- works with Google and Amazon Alexa
- 5,500Pa max suction power
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- 2,700Pa suction
- 5,200mAh battery
- PreciSense LiDAR navigation
- Model: Q5P5101
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- 2000Pa of suction power
- app control
- Model: AKT2252Z11F
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- Shark ION Robot, Charging dock, Two Side Brushes, & One Filter
- Voice Control
- Cliff Detection
- Tri-Brush System
- Wi-Fi
- Alexa Compatible
- Model: AV752
- UPC: 622356563826
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- carpet cleaning (multi surface)
- dirt sensor
- laser detection
- docking station
- app control & voice assistant
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- dual multi-surface rubber brushes
- works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home
- Model: i415020
- UPC: 885155023582
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- 4-Stage Cleaning System
- voice assistant compatible
- avoids obstacles
- Model: j517020
- UPC: 885155040671
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- PRECISION LIDAR MAPPING & EFFICIENT CLEANING -The Wyze Robot Vacuum knows your home better than you. It features seven sets of sensors to map your home, navigate around obstacles, and avoid falling downstairs. It uses the most advanced Lidar sensor to scan your rooms in seconds and navigates a neat path for each room, using straight-line movements to vacuum hardwood and carpet.
- SMART & APP CONTROL- You can select a room and send your Wyze Robot Vacuum out for an impromptu cleaning. Have cords under your desk? Dog bowls in the corner? No problem. You can create a "No go zone" to tell your cleaner machine where it can't go.
- 2100PA POWERFUL SUCTION - A high-torque brush roll, a side brush for edges, and 2100Pa suction power to get the tough stuff. Three modes of Quiet, Standard, and Strong are available in the Wyze app to clean the embedded dust, dirt, crumbs, and pet hairs correspondingly.
- MULTI-SURFACE VACUUMING - Wyze Robot Vacuum cleans all surfaces, hardwood floor, and high pile carpet. The robotic cleaner can cross height gaps up to 0.8 in (20 mm) to clean across any road bumps.
- AUTOMATIC SELF-CHARGING & 110 MINS RUNTIME - Wyze Vac runs up to 110 mins on a single charge. It will drive itself back to the charging station after it has finished its path. Or, if the battery gets low during cleaning, it returns for a charge before picking it back up right where it left off.
- Model: WVCR200S
- UPC: 859696007844
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- AUTOMATICALLY EMPTIES ITS BIN ON IT'S OWN FOR UP TO 60 DAYS. Cleans up after itself, emptying its Vacuum Bin into an enclosed bag that holds up to 60 days of debris, which means two whole months of not thinking about vacuuming.
- FOCUSES ON DIRT. Proprietary Dirt Detect Technology allows the Roomba Combo i3/i3+ robot to detect dirtier areas of your home and clean them more thoroughly when the Vacuum Bin is installed.
- NEAT ROWS FOR A MORE THOROUGH CLEAN. Advanced navigation and 2 cleaning passes allows Roomba Combo robot to navigate your home in neat, efficient rows for a wall-to wall clean without missing a spot. With overlapping passes, your robot purposefully & logically cleans in parallel lines across multiple floor types.
- VACUUM AND MOP YOUR HARD FLOORS SIMULTANEOUSLY. Simply attach the Roomba Combo Bin and it will automatically sense it's time to vacuum and mop hard floors. Use the iRobot Home App or your voice assistant to skip rooms with rugs or carpets.
- A MOP PAD DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE. Designed for wet floor mopping performance, the specialized microfiber pad tackles footprints, dirt and dust.
- CLEANS THE ROOMS YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT. Learns your home and creates an Imprint Smart Map so you can direct it to clean any room you want, any time you wanteither on a set schedule or in the moment.
- CLEAN YOUR WAY MORE EFFICIENTLY. Fill the Roomba Combo Bin's tank with a compatible cleaning solution of your choice or just water and instantly transform your robot into a vacuuming and wet mopping robot that leaves your home fresh and clean.
- CLEANS WHERE YOU TELL IT TO CLEAN. Simply pair Roomba Combo i3+ robot vacuum & mop with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled devices and tell it to clean the kitchen, living room, or every room.
- FOR PROPER SETUP & OPERATION. The Roomba Combo i3+ robot requires a 2.4 GHz network for setup and operation. After setup, keep your robot on 2.4GHz for operation; your phone can return to 5GHz.
- COMPLETE CONTROL IN YOUR HANDS. iRobot OS works together with the iRobot Home app to make cleaning easier and more personalizedall with less effort, so you have more time to do the things you love.
- Model: i355420
- UPC: 885155042811
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- What You Get: RoboVac 11S MAX, remote control (2 AAA batteries NOT included), Charging base*1, AC power adapter*1, Cleaning tool*1, Side brush*1, Owner's Manual*1 and our worry-free 3-month warranty.
- Super-Slim RoboVac: The 2.85" slim RoboVac boasts an intense suction power (up to 2000 Pa) while maintaining quiet operation.
- BoostIQ Technology: RoboVac automatically increases suction power within 1.5 seconds when extra vacuuming strength is needed for deep cleaning.
- A Quiet Clean: Vacuums for up to 100 minutes** on hardwood floors with consistent, powerful suction at a volume no louder than a microwave.
- Special Features: Equipped with an anti-scratch tempered glass-top cover for protection, an infrared-sensor for evading obstacles, and drop-sensing tech to avoid falls. RoboVac also automatically recharges so it's always ready to clean.
- Model: T2126
- UPC: 766234255257
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- ULTRA CONVENIENT: Empties itself into a bagless, self-empty base that holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris.
- ULTRA CLEANING PERFORMANCE: Incredible suction picks up dirt and debris on all floor typesall while methodically cleaning row by row to ensure nothing is missed.
- ON-DEMAND DEEP CLEANING: Use UltraClean in the SharkClean app and the robot will make two complete cleaning passes back and forth, then side to side for extra deep cleaning with no cleaning gaps.
- PERFECT FOR HOMES WITH PETS: The combination of powerful suction and Sharks self-cleaning brushroll picks up 50% more pet hair* with no hair wrap (*in UltraClean Mode vs. RV1100AE).
- PRECISION HOME MAPPING: 360 technology quickly and accurately maps your home so you can set cleaning areas and No-Go Zones in the SharkClean app.
- ULTRA ADAPTABLE: AI Laser Navigation ensures precise total home coverage, detecting and avoiding objects in its path, day or night, adapting to the everyday changes in your home.
- ULTRA HANDS-FREE CONTROL: Set a cleaning schedule, initiate on-demand cleaning, or activate UltraClean all with sound of your voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
- EXTENDED RUNTIME: Up to 120 minutes of runtime for whole-home cleaning. And with Recharge and Resume, the robot will return to the dock, recharge, and can pick up where it left off.
- BUILT, TESTED, AND PERFECTED: Shark puts their robots through rigorous testing to guarantee reliable, and high-quality performance.
- Model: UR2500SR
- UPC: 622356585019
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- THREE BRUSH TYPES. ONE POWERFUL CLEAN: Tri-Brush System combines side brushes, channel brushes, and a multi-surface brushroll to handle debris on carpets and hard floors.
- INTELLIGENT CLIFF SENSORS: Shark ION Robot senses ledges and stairs and avoids bumping furniture and walls.
- CLEAN FROM YOUR PHONE: SharkClean app lets you start and stop cleaning and schedule your robot to clean whenever you want.
- EASY VOICE CONTROL: Use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to easily make the robot clean at your command in your connected home.
- 120 MINUTE RUNTIME: Whole-home, floor-to-carpet cleaning for up to 2 hours.
- BUILT, TESTED, AND PERFECTED: Shark puts their robots through rigorous testing, performing thousands of hours of real-life use to give you a reliable, ultra-powerful clean.
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: Shark ION Robot, Charging dock, (2) Side Brushes, & (1) Filter.
- Model: AV753
- UPC: 622356566469
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- Efficient Cleaning: With Dynamic Navigation, RoboVac G20 methodically cleans your floors for better coverage than random-path vacuums.
- 5 More Suction Power*: With 2500 Pa suction strength, RoboVac G20 easily cleans daily messes. *Compared with RoboVac 10.
- Powerfully Quiet: At 55 dB and no louder than the hum of a microwave, RoboVac quietly cleans while you go about your day.
- Ultra-Slim Design: Being only 2.85 inches tall, RoboVac easily glides under hard-to-reach areas like sofas, dressers, and beds.
- Convenient App Control: With the EufyHome app, you can accomplish all your vacuuming needs from wherever you are with zero effort.
- Note: Make sure you are using a 2.4GHz router or a dual-band router that is configured to support a 2.4GHz frequency band. RoboVac does not support 5GHz frequency band.
- Model: T2257
- UPC: 194644087203
How to Shop and Save on Robot Vacuums
Most people agree that vacuuming is a mundane task, so the idea of a robot taking over this chore is appealing. Because we all have less time for cleaning, and smart home products are on trend, it’s no surprise the robotic vacuum market is expected to grow 17.7% annually and reach 9.4 billion by 2027.
When you’re shopping for a robotic vacuum cleaner, there are a lot of models to choose from. The variety of features and price points can be overwhelming for first-time buyers. This guide narrows down the features and brands, and offers tips to find the best deal on a robot vacuum.
Robotic Vacuum Brands
These are some of the major brands of robotic vacuum cleaners:
When contemplating brands, check review sites like Consumer Reports , PCMag, and Business Insider for their top picks. This can help you home in on some brands to shop for, but keep in mind there are a lot of smaller brands out there; they may also be worth considering. You’ll want to take your research a little further by searching for reviews on specific models to get a better idea of how these machines perform.
Robotic Vacuum Features
At a basic level, robotic vacuum cleaners have a motor and sensors that allow them to move around the home independently picking up dirt and debris. How well they carry out this task depends on the specific features included. Here are the some of the main ones to consider:
Compatible Flooring
Your home may be mostly carpet, all hard floors, or a mix of both. Many robot vacs can handle hard and soft surfaces, but some are better than others at switching between them. Others may only be designed for one type of flooring.
Types of Cleaning
Cleaning robots are mostly associated with vacuuming, but some mop instead, and others can do both. Think about what the machine will be picking up in your home. If you have pets, for example, you may need a model specifically designed to handle shedding.
Suction and Brushes
When reviewing the specs for robot vacs, you may see a listing for suction power measured in Pa, or Pascal Pressure Unit. Higher numbers indicate a greater ability to lift and loosen dirt, hair, and debris. Vacs that feature side brushes, which can pick up things out of the main brush’s reach, may also provide a more thorough clean.
Dimensions and Shape
Robot cleaners have the advantage of fitting in tight spaces that are difficult to clean with a traditional upright vacuum. For instance, many can go under a couch or bed. However, the height and width of these units can vary. If you have tight spaces you need vacuumed, measure the space under your furniture and across any narrow pathways to ensure the robot you want to buy will work for these areas.
When it comes to shape, many robotic vacuums are round. Others are D-shaped, a design that makes the unit more effective at getting close to walls and into corners. Since debris can land or get pushed to these areas, these can be a good option for getting a more complete cleaning.
Sensors and Mapping
Robot vacuums have drop-off sensors that detect stairs or other steep drops to avoid falls. Sensors also help the unit avoid obstacles in its path, or detect walls to follow. More advanced sensors will identify areas that have concentrated dirt and need extra attention, or adjust suction power when transitioning between hard and soft surfaces. Others assist with navigation, tracking how far the bot has traveled and the turns it has made.
Rather than just relying on sensors for navigation — which tend to take the machine on random paths around the room — higher-end vacuum bots use mapping technology. Cameras or lasers collect measurements and data points to make a layout of the rooms the vacuum works in. This allows more precise, efficient cleaning. This means the vacuum can work in straight lines without missing any part of the room, or going over the same spot repeatedly. It can also pick up exactly where it left off if it needs to take a break to charge.
Mapping will allow for creating restricted areas you don’t want vacuumed, although some models without this feature include virtual barriers (a small device that prevents the bot from entering a certain area) or you can use magnetic strips or other physical barriers, like simply shutting a door to a room you don’t want entered.
WiFi Connectivity
A smart robot vacuum can be controlled through an app, which can allow for starting or stopping cleaning from anywhere, creating a cleaning schedule, setting preferences, and more features. This also typically allows for voice control through Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or Samsung Bixby.
Battery Life and Self-Charging
Robot vacuums run on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. When comparing models, check for the battery size (larger sizes usually mean longer run times) or how long the model can clean on a single charge. Some bots will conveniently return to their base when getting low on power, then resume cleaning again after charging up.
Dust Bin Capacity and Self-Emptying
Emptying the dustbin is one of the main things about a robot vac that requires human intervention. The bins on these machines are known to be on the small side and need to be cleared regularly to prevent the vacuum from clogging up, or even worse spitting dirt and debris back out on the floor. A bigger bin can mean less time spent on this task.
Self-emptying models have a larger container at the charging base, where the bot can deposit several smaller loads, leading to you clearing things out less frequently.
Robot Vacuum Pro Tips
Robot vacuums are expected to work independently for the most part, but there are things you can do to improve the process.
Clear the path
Robot vacs can avoid obstacles, but they have been known to eat up things like cables, shoelaces, socks, or other small objects you don’t want sucked up — one robot even famously ran over dog poop and dragged it around the house. It makes sense to periodically scan the room and pick up any clutter (or things that’ll just make a mess) to avoid damage to your stuff or the machine.
Do some trial runs
If you have a new cleaning robot, you might feel compelled to immediately set it free to do its work independently. Before doing so, try it out a few times while monitoring to identify potential problem areas — where it stalls, gets stuck, or attempts to clean something unintended. A few adjustments may be needed to smooth out any kinks in the process.
Perform maintenance
Besides emptying the waste bin regularly, CNET recommends regular maintenance on the wheels, main brush, and side brushes to keep the unit in tip-top shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cheap robot vacuum worth it?
We’ve seen deals on robot vacuums for as low as $80 to $100. When shopping at the lowest price points, you’ll often see lesser-known brands with fewer features. This makes it more likely that you’ll need to monitor the vacuum to correct common issues that come up, such as getting stuck or rapidly filling a small waste bin. Premium specs, like mapping and self-emptying, add greater functionality and a more hands-off approach, but also come with a much higher price tag of up to $1,000 or more.
When looking for the best cheap robot vacuum cleaner, check the specifications and any reviews you can find for the model (particularly if it’s a brand you aren’t familiar with) to find one that gives the most value for the money. If you haven’t used a robotic vacuum before, and you don’t want to spend a lot, it can be worth trying out an inexpensive model. You may find that it is sufficient for your needs, or discover the features that are more important to you if you replace it at some point.
How can I get the best deal on a robot vacuum?
We list the best robot vacuum cleaner deals we find, and the items featured on our site are verified to be the lowest current price available. If you don’t see a deal for the specific item you are interested in on DealNews, you can research where it is sold and compare prices between stores. In addition, search for coupons that can drop the price even further. As an example, Kohl’s has general coupon codes that can apply to many of the robot vacuums they sell.
You can also consider buying refurbished. Many of the lowest priced new models in our deals are from lesser-known brands with fewer features, but deals on refurbs can be from major brands — offering you better specs at a low price point. They also typically come with warranties in case there are any problems, but be sure to check for this!
Can a robotic vacuum replace an upright vacuum?
Robot cleaners have come a long way, but generally they are not considered a full replacement for a traditional vacuum cleaner. As Consumer Reports explains, robot vacs just aren’t as powerful as uprights. They have other limitations, too, such as not cleaning stairs. They are ideal for performing maintenance between deeper cleanings, and getting into smaller spaces that an upright has difficulty reaching.
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