UPDATE: Jan. 26, 2022, 3:45 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 Jan. 26:
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BUDGET PICK: The Eufy 15C Max covers a lot of ground in up to 100 minutes of battery life, even on boost mode — $179.99
$279.99(save $100)
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BEST ROOMBA DEAL: The newest Roomba, the j7+, avoids phone chargers and empties itself — $599
$849.99(save $250.99) -
BEST ROBOT VACUUM/MOP DEAL: The Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro+ uses LiDAR to vacuum and mop, then empties the mess on its own — $559.99
$799.99(save $240)
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
Even without smart mapping (which isn’t surprising at this price), the Eufy 15C Max manages to squeeze out a robust floor cleaning. Its suction is more than strong enough for hard floors and light upkeep of carpet, and it can sweep for over an hour even on Max mode.
More robot vacuums under $200
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ILIFE V3s Pro — $127.54
$159.48(save $32.45) -
Ecovacs Deebot 710 — $139.99
$175.99(save $36) -
iRobot Roomba 670 — $174
$329.99(save $155.99) -
Eufy 11S Slim Max — $169.99
$249.99(save $80) -
iRobot Roomba 694 — $179.99
$279.99(save $95) -
ILIFE A9 — $189.99
$299.99(save $110) -
Roborock E4 Robot Vacuum — $199.99
$299.99(save $100)
Robot vacuums under $500
Why we like it
Go one step up from the cheapest Roomba without exceeding $300 with the Roomba i1. The i1 has 10 times the suction power of the 600 series Roombas, and is the most affordable Roomba that’s compatible with iRobot’s auto-empty dock.
More robot vacuums under $500
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Yeedi Vac Robot Vacuum — $229.99
$299.99(save $70) -
iRobot Roomba e5 — $224.99
$349.99(save $125) -
iRobot Roomba i3— $299
$399.99(save $100.99) -
Neato Robotics D8 — $401.58
$599.99(save $198.41) -
iRobot Roomba i6 — $349.99
$549.99(save $200) -
iRobot Roomba j7 — $399
$649.99(save $250.99) -
Shark AV2501S AI with Self-Empty Base — $399.99
$549.99(save $150) -
iRobot Roomba i3+ — $399.99
$599.99(save $200) -
Shark IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base — $418
$599.99(save $181.99) -
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
The best Roomba is at its best discount yet, including its Cyber Monday price. You can snag it for less than $600. Its glow-up includes Genius Technology and PrecisionVision Navigation to avoid obstacles that were previously problem-causers, like phone chargers and pet waste. The j7+ also self-empties.
Robot vacuums under $1,000
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iRobot Roomba s9+ — $849
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LG CordZero R9 — $999.99
$1,199.99(save $200)
Robot vacuum and mop hybrids and dedicated robot mops
Why we like it:
The Deebot N8 Pro+ 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 and uses 3D obstacle detection to avoid small objects that cheaper vacs usually trip over.
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) -
iRobot Braava Jet M6 — $349
$449.99(save $100.99) -
Yeedi Vac Station with Self Empty — $349.99
$499.99(save $150) -
Shark VacMop AV2001WD — $399.99
$479.99(save $80) -
Dreametech Z10 Pro — $508.99
$598.98(save $90) -
Roborock S6 MaxV — $459.99
$749.99(save $290) -
iRobot Roomba i7 and iRobot Brava Jet m6 package — $854.98
$1049.98(save $195)
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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