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.

eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX — Slim, Quiet, Remote-Controlled eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX — Slim, Quiet, Remote-Controlled #2 in Robot Vacuums
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iRobot Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum – LiDAR Mapping, Strong Suction, App Control iRobot Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum – LiDAR Mapping, Strong Suction, App Control #83 in Robot Vacuums
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#83
Suction
BoostIQ adaptive suction, strong on hard floors
Strong entry-level (70X vs. 600 series)
Navigation
Gyro + infrared sensors, no mapping or app
ClearView LiDAR, room mapping, zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Infrared sensors, occasional bumps on small items
Basic sensors, some bump avoidance
Self-empty dock
Charging dock only, manual bin empty
Manual bin emptying, charging dock only
Mopping
Vacuum only, no mopping
Vacuum only
App & Voice Control
Remote control only, no WiFi or smart integration
Roomba Home app, voice assistants, room scheduling
Value
$159.99 (43% off list) for reliable slim vacuum
Strong for ~$160 with LiDAR + app
Verdict
Best budget-friendly slim robot vacuum for hard floors
Best budget iRobot with smart mapping

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