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
#2
#84
Suction
BoostIQ adaptive suction, strong on hard floors
4000Pa, strong on carpet & hard floors
Navigation
Gyro + infrared sensors, no mapping or app
Gyroscopic bump (random, no mapping)
Obstacle Avoidance
Infrared sensors, occasional bumps on small items
Basic bump detect, occasional snags
Self-empty dock
Charging dock only, manual bin empty
None; manual bin emptying
Mopping
Vacuum only, no mopping
Vacuum-only, no mop
App & Voice Control
Remote control only, no WiFi or smart integration
Solid WiFi app with scheduling & voice
Value
$159.99 (43% off list) for reliable slim vacuum
Strong suction & brushroll at $300
Verdict
Best budget-friendly slim robot vacuum for hard floors
Best-value Shark for pet owners and carpet homes

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