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
#10
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
8,000 Pa; strong on carpet & hard floors
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
360° LiDAR, multi-floor, no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Automatic obstacle detection and avoidance
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
No self-empty dock; manual emptying only
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Basic wipe-only mop, no vibration/rotation
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Full app, scheduling, zones; Alexa & Google
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Strong features at $199.99 (20% discount)
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best mid-range vacuum-mop combo with LiDAR

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