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
#5
Suction
2000Pa; hard floors & low-pile
Strong on carpet & hard floor
Navigation
Random gyroscopic; no smart maps
LiDAR mapping, room select, multi-floor
Obstacle Avoidance
Basic bump sensors; frequent snags
Basic IR sensors, occasional bumps
Self-empty dock
Dock charges only; manual empty
Self-empties for up to 60 days
Mopping
Vacuum only; no mop
Vacuum only, no mop
App & Voice Control
Basic scheduling & voice (Alexa/Google)
Solid iRobot app, Alexa support
Value
Strong capability per dollar at ~$150–180
Strong features for $400 price point
Verdict
Best budget robot vacuum under $200
Best-value self-emptying Roomba for multi-room homes
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