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 RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum eufy RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum #1 in Robot Vacuums
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iRobot Roomba 105 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum with LiDAR Navigation iRobot Roomba 105 Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum with LiDAR Navigation #71 in Robot Vacuums
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#71
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
Strong carpet/hard-floor pickup (70× boost vs. 600)
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
Precise LiDAR with room-targeting & no-go zones
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
LiDAR + sensors; good at stairs & clutter
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
75-day auto-empty with allergen filtration
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Vacuum-only; no mopping capability
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Full scheduling, zones, voice support
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Mid-range price ($249 current) with flagship features
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best value self-emptying robot with LiDAR mapping

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