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
#9
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
10,000Pa, strong on carpet & hard floor
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
PreciSense LiDAR, multi-room maps, no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
LiDAR-based avoidance, cords & toys
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empty dock, 7–9 weeks hands-off
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Basic wipe-only mop, 3 water settings
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Roborock App, schedules, voice (Alexa/Google)
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
~$250 with strong features & self-empty
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best value self-emptying robot vacuum and mop
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