The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Robot Vacuums, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum #3 in Robot Vacuums
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Shark AV1010AE IQ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum with LiDAR Shark AV1010AE IQ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum with LiDAR #68 in Robot Vacuums
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#68
Suction
1500Pa, good on carpets & floors
4000Pa, strong on carpet & pet hair
Navigation
Gyro-based rows, no floorplan memory
LiDAR with multi-floor maps, no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Bumps & navigate, no AI avoidance
Basic avoidance, occasional snags on cords
Self-empty dock
Charging dock only, manual bin empty
Self-empty 45-day capacity base
Mopping
Vacuum only, no mop
Vacuum only, no mopping capability
App & Voice Control
Solid app with Alexa/Google scheduling
Alexa, Wi-Fi, app scheduling (basic UI)
Value
Strong bang for budget price
$446 for self-empty + LiDAR + mapping
Verdict
Best entry-level robot vacuum from market leader
Strong self-empty value for pet owners

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