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We compared 67 robot vacuum cleaners and found the best one based on 440,926 user reviews and 188 test results.
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Name | Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | Roborock Qrevo MaxV | Honiture G20 | |
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94
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93
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92
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Reviews |
(4.6)
253 reviews
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94 reviews
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(4.6)
3788 reviews
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Price | £1,699 | £1,199 | £189 |
Max runtime
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180 min | 180 min | 120 min | |
Charge time
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360 min | 240 min | 300 min | |
Type of battery
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Li-ion | Li-ion | Li-ion | |
Battery capacity
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5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | 2600 mAh | |
Recharge and resume function
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Automatically docks and recharges
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Cleaning area
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300 m² | 300 m² | ||
Sound level
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67 dB | 63 dB | 65 dB | |
Suction power
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10000 Pa | 7000 Pa | 3000 Pa | |
Maximum climbing height
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2.0 cm | 2.0 cm | ||
Dustbin capacity
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0.27 L | 0.33 L | 0.45 L | |
Type of filter
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EPA 11 | HEPA | ||
Carpet Boost
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Scheduling function
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Shape
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Round | Round | Round | |
Number of side brushes
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1 | 1 | 2 | |
Washable filter
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Mopping function
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Water tank capacity
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0.1 L | 0.08 L | 0.25 L | |
Vibrating mop
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Rotating mopping pad
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Automatic mop lift
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Mapping-Sensor
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LDS+Camera | LiDAR | Gyroscope | |
Object recognition
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Stair sensor and object sensor
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For multiple rooms
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App control
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Remote control
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Voice control
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Alexa voice control
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Google Home voice control
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Automatic dirt disposal
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Dustbag capacity
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2.7 L | |||
Automatic water tank refilling
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Automatic mop washing
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Automatic mop drying
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Type of mop drying
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Warm air | Warm air | ||
Automatic addition of cleaning solution
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App control
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Interactive mapping
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Real Time Tracking
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Digital Blocked Area
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Zoned Cleaning
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No mop zones
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Multi Floor Maps
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Selected Room Cleaning
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Height
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35.0 cm | 10.2 cm | 7.6 cm | |
Width
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35.3 cm | 35.0 cm | 32.0 cm | |
Depth
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10.3 cm | 35.3 cm | 32.0 cm | |
Weight
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2.6 kg |
Table of contents
Are you unsure which robot vacuum cleaner to buy? With our buying guide, you can find out which robot vacuum cleaner suits you best.
One of the most important considerations before buying a robot vacuum cleaner is the robot’s navigation system.
Robot vacuum cleaners can be divided into two types: Those with an advanced navigation system and those with a simple one.
Robot vacuum cleaners with advanced navigation systems have mapping capabilities, significantly enhancing their efficiency and making them more capable of navigating and cleaning your home. They allow far more cleaning customization and are better suited for cleaning households with several rooms. On the other hand, they also have a higher price than models without advanced navigation.
If you want a robot vacuum cleaner with an advanced navigation system, look for a model with one of the following navigation systems: LiDAR, LDS, camera navigation, or VSLAM.
Robot vacuum cleaners with a simple navigation system are cheaper but do not clean as efficiently and cannot necessarily clean all rooms. They are not able to create an interactive map in their app and, therefore, have fewer setting options than robot vacuum cleaners with an advanced navigation system.
LDS navigation | LiDAR navigation | Camera navigation | Gyroscopic navigation | Random navigation | VSLAM navigation | Sensor navigation | |
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Price | High | High | High | Low | Very low | High | Low |
Type | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Simple | Very simple | Advanced | Simple |
Method | Systematic | Systematic | Systematic | Systematic | Non-systematic | Systematic | Non-systematic |
Interactive mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Technology | Laser | Laser | Camera | Gyroscope | Camera | Sensor |
The price of a robot vacuum cleaner can vary considerably depending on the features, brand, navigation capabilities, and quality of the robot vacuum cleaner.
When considering the price of a robot vacuum, it is important to think about the features that are important to you. Consider your budget and the size of your home to determine the right price range for your needs.
The best budget robot vacuum cleaner (under £250) is the Honiture G20, which costs £189.
The cheapest robot vacuum cleaner is the Venga! RVC 3000 at a cost of just £76; in comparison, the most expensive model costs £1699.
The following chart shows how the price is distributed across the robot vacuum cleaners:
If you are looking for a cheap robot vacuum cleaner, take a look at the following models, which are the five cheapest:
Robot vacuum cleaner | Price | |
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Venga! RVC 3000
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£76 |
Xiaomi E10
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£129 |
ILIFE V3s Pro
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£132 |
Medion MD 19700
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£150 |
Severin RB 7025
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£178 |
You can find the best cheap robot vacuum cleaners here.
It would be best to consider the suction power, but it must be taken with a grain of salt.
The suction power is given in Pascal (Pa) and provides an idea of the robot vacuum cleaner’s suction power. Still, it is not comparable for all models since the ability to suck up dust and dirt also depends on how close the suction opening is to the floor. For example, iRobot generally has a low indicated suction power but performs well in collecting dust and dirt – and better than many other brands with a higher indicated suction power.
The Dreame X50 Ultra Complete has the highest suction power at 20000 Pa.
These are the five robot vacuum cleaners with the highest indicated suction power:
Robot vacuum cleaner | Suction power | |
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Dreame X50 Ultra Complete
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20000 Pa |
Dreame X40 Ultra Complete
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12000 Pa |
Dreame L40 Ultra
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11000 Pa |
Ecovacs Deebot T30 Pro Omni
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11000 Pa |
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra
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10000 Pa |
The following chart shows how the maximum suction power is distributed across the robot vacuum cleaners. As the chart illustrates, the robot vacuum cleaner with the lowest suction power has a suction power of 850 Pa, while it is 20000 Pa for the model with the highest suction power.
You can learn more about the suction power in this article.
You have to decide whether you want a robot vacuum cleaner with an automatic emptying station or without.
A robot vacuum cleaner with an automatic emptying station can empty the collected dirt, dust, and debris from the robot vacuum’s dustbin into a larger, sealed container, allowing the vacuum to continue cleaning without manual intervention. But the emptying station takes up significantly more space and is more expensive.
If you want a robot vacuum cleaner with an automatic emptying station, consider one of the following models, which are the five best:
Rank | Image | Robot vacuum cleaner | Score | Verdict | Price |
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Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra | 94 | Good | £1,699 |
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Roborock Qrevo MaxV | 93 | Good | £1,199 |
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Dreame X40 Ultra Complete | 91 | Good | £1,372 |
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Roborock S8 Pro Ultra | 90 | Good | £999 |
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Dreame L20 Ultra | 88 | Good | £855 |
Do you want a robot vacuum cleaner with or without a mop function?
A mop function is a popular feature that is particularly useful for cleaning hard floors, such as tile, hardwood, laminate, and linoleum.
Robot vacuum cleaners equipped with a mopping function have a built-in water reservoir that needs regular refilling with water.
We have tested the ability of different robot vacuum cleaners to wash the floor, and in general, it works very well and makes the floor even cleaner. Below, you can see an example of a test of the mopping function.
Robot vacuum cleaners with interactive mapping offer more opportunities to customize the cleaning in the app. These are some of the customization options for cleaning that are typical of robot vacuum cleaners with interactive maps:
The maximum threshold height for robot vacuum cleaners is typically 2.0 cm. It means if your doorsteps or carpets are above this height, then the robot can’t pass it.
The maximum threshold height for the robot vacuum cleaners is distributed as follows:
You can find the robot vacuum cleaners with the highest threshold height here.
Some robot vacuum cleaners are built with object recognition and object avoidance technology, which enables them to recognize and avoid objects. This can be very practical if you have animals or are bad at cleaning up cables.
We have tested the ability of several robot vacuum cleaners to avoid objects, and for some, the technology works almost perfectly,
Below are pictures from a test we did with the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, where you can see that various objects are almost entirely avoided.
Rank | Brand | Score | |
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1 | Roborock |
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89
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2 | Eufy |
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87
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3 | Dreame |
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85
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4 | Xiaomi |
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82
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5 | Ecovacs |
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80
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6 | iRobot |
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77
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Overview of robot vacuum cleaners that have been awarded 'Best buy' or achieved first place in tests.