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.

Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#27
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
4,000 Pa, handles pet hair and daily debris
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR mapping with zones and scheduling
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Basic (not explicitly detailed)
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empty with 60-day dust bag interval
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Vacuum only, no mopping
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
App scheduling and zones (2.4GHz WiFi only)
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Strong features at $299.99, 38% discount
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best self-empty pick for pet owners and small spaces

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