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There’s definitely something to be said for the crisp handheld control of a powerful cordless Dyson. But if you’re not one to classify cleaning as cathartic, why not outsource that tedious task to one of the best robot vacuums?
Are Roombas the best robot vacuums?
Though Roombas are really good robot vacuums, they aren’t the only good robot vacuums.
iRobot dominated the robot vacuum realm from the early 2000s up until a few years ago, so it’s no surprise that much of the general public forgets that “Roomba” isn’t simply a generic term for any robotic vacuum.
But Roombas officially aren’t in a league of their own anymore: You can’t even Google “Roomba” without a question involving Shark robot vacuums popping up, and other brands like Roborock and Eufy have entered the chat with a fury. And I’m here to put some respect on their names.
I’m regularly testing the top robot vacuums at multiple price points and comparing them to top performers from previous years, with all of my evaluations taking place in my own home on various rugs, tile, and hardwood floors. During the testing of each robot vacuum, I keep notes on how they stack up based on criteria like overall suction power and scrubbing efficiency (if that robot vacuum is one that also mops, which is seen more often than not nowadays), self-maintenance features like self-emptying or self-washing and -drying mopping pads, smart mapping to specific rooms and navigation around obstacles, and the overall experience of having that robot vacuum live in my home.
Do robot vacuums go on sale for Black Friday?
Big time. If you’re strict about not dropping more than a few hundred dollars on a robot vacuum, your chances of buying a nicer model without going over budget just went up. Alternatively, if you’re heavily considering taking the plunge on a fancy, expensive model (like the self-cleaning ones mentioned above), grabbing it on sale during the Black Friday season will make you feel a bit better about your splurge.
As a staple category of any Amazon sale event, you can expect every major robot vacuum brand to throw in some serious Black Friday deals. We wouldn’t be surprised if the more premium models in our list beat their own record-low pricing from October Prime Day. I’m tracking all of those Black Friday robot vacuum deals and will give a special heads up if any hit a new all-time low sale price throughout Cyber Week. (Note: The price listed for each of the robot vacuums below is their MSRP, not their sale price — so don’t be surprised to see several hundred dollars shaved off once you click on the product.)
With so many options on sale, though, your decision fatigue may be worse than it was outside of sale season. I’ve narrowed down your shopping list to five top options, all of which I’ve put to the test in my own home. Here are the best robot vacuums for every home and budget in 2024:
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