UPDATE: Feb. 16, 2022, 2:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect current sale prices and availability.
We’ve compiled the best deals on robot vacuums from brands like iRobot, Shark, and Ecovacs. Here are the ones to grab as of Feb. 16:
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BUDGET PICK: The Eufy 30C Max covers a lot of ground, gets up to 100 minutes of battery life, and comes with boundary strips— $196.99
$299.99(save $103)
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BUDGET SELF-EMPTYING PICK: This Shark AI vacuum has an XL bin that holds two months of dust — $549.99
$649.99(save $100) -
BEST ROBOT VACUUM/MOP DEAL: The Ecovacs Deebot N8+ uses LiDAR to vacuum and mop, then empties the mess on its own — $429.99
$599.99(save $170)
Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and a few days each month when you need to vacuum but just don’t have time. Whether you detest the chore or get a little bummed when you can’t have that satisfying dance with your Dyson, a robot vacuum is a lifesaver. Shop models on sale below.
Robot vacuums under $200:
Why we like it
You won’t get smart mapping at this price point, but the Eufy 30C Max navigates better than the 15C Max thanks to its included boundary strips. It manages to squeeze out a robust floor cleaning in 100 minutes (or over an hour on Max mode), and has suction more than strong enough for hard floors and light carpet upkeep.
More robot vacuums under $200
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ILIFE V3s Pro — $129.99
$159.99(save $30) -
Ecovacs Deebot 710 — $129.99
$162.99(save $33) -
Eufy 15C Max — $159.99
$249.99(save $90) -
iRobot Roomba 670 — $174
$329.99(save $155.99) -
ILIFE A9 — $189.99
$299.99(save $110) -
Roborock E4 — $199.99
$299.99(save $100) -
Shark ION RV761 — $199.99
$259.99(save $60)
Robot vacuums under $500
Why we like it
Opting for a robot vacuum with LiDAR mapping is a smart move for floor plans more complicated than a one or two bedroom apartment. For barely over $300, the Roborock S4 Max solves bumbling navigation woes by remembering the layout of each floor of your home and steering clear of the virtual boundaries you set.
More robot vacuums under $500
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Yeedi Vac — $217.99
$299.99(save $82) -
Shark EZ RV912S — $399.99
$549.99(save $150) -
Shark IQ XL — $408.98
$599.99(save $191.01) -
Neato Robotics D9 — $449.99
$699.99(save $250) -
Eufy RoboVac X8 — $499.99
$599.99(save $100)
Robot vacuums under $800
Why we like it
Shark’s latest self-emptier swaps a clunky XL dock with a handle for a more compact one. The vacuum maps out your home, then follows that map with methodical row-by-row sweeping. In the Shark app, you can select specific rooms to clean or areas to avoid.
More robot vacuums under $800
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Neato Robotics D10 — $599.99
$799.99(save $200)
Robot vacuum and mop hybrids and dedicated robot mops
Why we like it:
The Deebot N8+ includes fundamental smart upgrades like LiDAR mapping and virtual boundaries for customizing its cleaning path down to specific rooms or areas. It also has sensors that avoid carpets while mopping.
More hybrids and robot mops on sale
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Roborock E4 — $239.99
$379.99(save $140) -
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo N7 — $299.99
$499.99(save $200) -
Neabot N2 with Self Empty — $339.99
$599.99(save $260) -
Shark VacMop AV2001WD — $395.99
$479.99(save $84) -
Roborock S5 Max — $399.99
$549.99(save $150) -
Roborock S6 MaxV — $459.99
$749.99(save $290) -
Dreametech Z10 Pro — $509.98
$598.98(save $90) -
Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid — $549.95
$649.95(save $100)
Are robot vacuums worth it?
The control of an upright vacuum comes with its own type of satisfaction. But if you’re not one to classify cleaning as cathartic, a robot vacuum could erase that huge, agonizing task from of your chore list. (And did we mention the joy of having “first day clean” floors all the time?)
But whether robot vacuums are worth it or not comes with a caveat: It can’t be just any robot vacuum. A cheap robovac that doesn’t do the job right — scattering dust, bumping into walls, getting stuck on area rugs — might actually create more work for you.
What to consider when buying a robot vacuum
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Suction power: A vacuum is the one purchase that you hope sucks a lot. Suction power is typically measured in Pascals (Pa), ranging between 600 Pa to 2,500 Pa. Stronger sucking will be needed to pick up heavier pieces of debris (be sure to set up a barrier around Legos) and to pull matted-down pet hair from rugs.
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Floor type: Carpeting and high pile rugs will probably require stronger suction than hard floors, as well as special features like an extra-wide or self-cleaning brush roll to prevent hair from wrapping and clogging. Folks in homes with multiple floor types might consider a bigger, sturdier robot vacuum that can hurl itself and its wheels over mats, rugs, and transitions from carpet to hard floors.
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Home layout: Every robot vacuum is equipped with sensors and drop detection. But if your home has lots of rooms, lots of turns, or lots of close-together furniture, you’ll have fewer navigation issues with an advanced model that uses intelligent mapping to remember exactly how your home is laid out, including labeling of specific rooms, mental notes of staircases, and ability to deploy zone cleaning.
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Low-profile furniture: No one should have to be scared about what’s accumulated under their couch over the past year. A robot vacuum measuring three inches or less in height should be able to scoot under most low-hanging couches and beds.
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Battery life and square footage: One of the main complaints people have about their robot vacuum is that it craps out in the middle of the floor. Larger spaces require more time to clean, and it all depends on how annoyed you’ll be if it only finishes a few rooms at a time. Average run times for the list below range between 90 and 150 minutes, which translate to about 500 and 2,600 square feet covered on one charge.
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App control: WiFi-enabled robot vacuums can be synced with a smartphone app to control scheduling, manual start, cleaning settings, as well as telling your vac to make its rounds when you’re not home. Low-end models that don’t connect to WiFi will usually come with a separate remote. If you’re used to asking Alexa or Google to turn off the lights or tell you the weather, a model with voice integration will blend in nicely.
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