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
#37
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
10,000Pa on carpet & hard floor
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR smart mapping, room selection
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Standard sensors, some avoidance
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empty dock, no auto-wash
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Basic wipe-only pad
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Alexa + app with scheduling
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Strong features at $399 MSRP
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best self-empty pick for pet owners
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