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
#83
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
Strong entry-level (70X vs. 600 series)
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
ClearView LiDAR, room mapping, zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Basic sensors, some bump avoidance
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Manual bin emptying, charging dock only
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Vacuum only
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Roomba Home app, voice assistants, room scheduling
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Strong for ~$160 with LiDAR + app
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best budget iRobot with smart mapping

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