As the weather (hopefully) starts to warm up again, our homes and airways will be flooded by all manner of allergens, dust, and dander. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been sneezing more already. The addition of a robot vacuum to your cleaning kit will cut down on airborne allergens as well as keep your home neat and tidy on a daily basis. With the smart app, you can set a schedule for those messier days or send your robot vacuum out to pick up after an accidental spill with just a tap. Sound good? Read on for some shopping tips and out top deal picks.
The Best Robot Vacuum Deals for March 2024
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If you’re new to the world of robot vacuums, these devices are a lot better than the oversized hockey pucks that used to bounce around your floors like a 90s-era screen saver. These devices now have onboard mapping technology utilizing LiDAR and video inputs to accurately recognize obstacles and draw routes, and you really don’t need to worry about battery life or suction power too much either as all of these have pretty decent Pa ratings and return to their docks to charge autonomously.Your decisions will mostly involve whether you want a self-emptying bin, a mop attachment, or integration with a particular app or smart home service. There’s also the matter of much money you want to spend. Robot vacuums can get expensive, so let’s start the year by saving you some money.
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iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum and MopThe iRobot Roomba is an Amazon brand, so it will easily fit into your existing smart home setup alongside Alexa and the gang. The i5 model cleans in tidy rows so that no spots are missed and is suitable for both carpet and hard floors. With the included bin, you can easily swap between vacuum only and a vacuum and mop combo, giving you even more cleaning options based on the type of flooring where messes are located.
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Eufy RoboVac 11S Max Robot VacuumLike most similarly-priced machines this Eufy RoboVac 11S Max has sensors that recognize what type of floor you have and will adjust suction power accordingly. This robot vacuum is small, but mighty, measuring only 2.85in tall and offering a run time of up to 100 minutes depending on how hard it’s working. The infrared sensor makes it so that it even avoids collision with obstacles as well as drops, so you can literally just set it and forget it. We gave its predecessor, the 11S, an excellent rating for its affordability and strong performance, and the 11S Max model only builds on that solid base.
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Roborock Q7 Max+ Self-Emptying Robot VacuumThe Roborock Q7 Max offers both vacuuming and mopping with a self-emptying feature for an all-rounder that will enable you to be hands-free until it’s time to empty the dock. A combination of 4,200Pa suction and 11 oz of consistent mop pressure with 30 water flow levels, the Q7 Max+ can tackle any mess on any surface. Plus with precision mapping, it won’t miss an inch of your home as it navigates effectively and accurately via LiDAR.
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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni Robot Vacuum and MopThe Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is a two-in-one vacuum and mop that includes a complete auto-maintenance cleaning system. The included base has a two tanks for dirty and clean water, a dust bag, and a dryer for the mop, meaning the Deebot X2 Omni will clean your home and return to base to clean all of its components to prepare for its next cleaning session without you ever needing to get your hands dirty—at least for a while. With powerful suction of 8,000Pa (up from 5,000Pa) and a new D-shaped body for better corner and edge cleaning it earned PCMag’s Editor’s Choice award as “ the best two-in-one robot vacuum and mop” that builds upon the impressive performance of its predecessor, the X1.
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FAQ
Which robot vacuum is most reliable?Most robot vacuums are reliable when it comes to getting rid of standard household detritus, but iRobot’s Roomba j7+ robot vacuum has smarts to spare, with a guarantee to avoid pet waste and a self-emptying base that means you rarely have to lift a finger.What is the number-one robot vacuum?If you need a robot vacuum that can do it all, our pick for best overall vacuum and mop hybrid is the Ecovacs Deebot X1 OMNI. It’s not cheap, though; the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI and and Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL R101AE are more budget-friendly options.Is there a robot vacuum better than the Roomba?Our top-rated robot vacuum picks include a number of brands beyond iRobot’s Roomba, including Ecovacs, Shark, Roborock, Eufy, and iLife. We find that the iLife A9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner is the best basic, budget-friendly model, while Eufy’s RoboVac G30 is best for tight spaces.How We Test Robot VacuumsIf you were ever wondering how we test robo vacuums (and mops), we look at the following factors: set-up and app experience, navigation and cleaning performance, as well as design and battery life. That way we can truly determine which vacuums are worth your time and which ones suck. Wait. No, they all suck. Wait. We’ll let you know the good ones and the not so good ones. There. Fixed it.
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