UPDATE: May. 18, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to include the best deals on robot vacuums from iRobot, eufy, and more.
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 hope to make your home upkeep a bit breezier, 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 Clean G40 does provide quite thorough coverage through neat rows, which provide more cleaning accuracy than the bump-and-go approach through gyroscope guidance (hence the "G" in the title). It manages to squeeze out more than an hour of cleaning on Max mode, and has suction more than strong enough for hard floors and light carpet upkeep.
Automatically boosts suction on carpet
100-minute battery life
Schedule cleanings in the app
More robot vacuums on sale under $200
iHome AutoVac Juno(opens in a new tab) — $99
$199(save $100)Eufy G30 Verge(opens in a new tab) — $158
$178(save $20)Neato Robotics D8(opens in a new tab) — $199
$399.99(save $200.99)
Robot vacuums under $500
Why we like it
Giving up obstacle recognition and a live camera shaves nearly $300 off the price of Samsung's Jet Bot AI+, leaving you with the mid-range Jet Bot+ at $395 — more than 50% off its regular $799. The non-AI Jet Bot still receives pretty outstanding reviews for its accurate laser mapping and — surprise — ability to actually find the room or zone you select. Suction automatically adjusts depending on floor type and debris is automatically transferred to the slim Clean Station.
5-layer HEPA filter
90-minute battery life
Self-emptying dock holds 60 days' worth of debris
More robot vacuums on sale under $500
iRobot Roomba i4(opens in a new tab) — $209.99
$399.99(save $190)iRobot Roomba i1(opens in a new tab) — $269
$329.99(save $60.99)iRobot Roomba i1+(opens in a new tab) — $288
$469(save $241.99)Eufy G40+(opens in a new tab) — $279.99
$399.99(save $120 with on-page coupon)Neato D9(opens in a new tab) — $279.99
$499.99(save $220)Shark EZ(opens in a new tab) — $249.99
$399(save $150)Eufy X8(opens in a new tab) — $299.99
$599.99(save $300 with Prime)Roborock Q5(opens in a new tab) — $299.99
$429.99(save $130 with coupon)Roborock Q5+(opens in a new tab) — $499.99
$699.99(save $200 with on-page coupon)
Robot vacuums under $800
Why we like it
Like the Roomba j7+, the Jet Bot AI+ uses an array of 3D sensors to identify small obstacles that other robot vacuums usually eat, like cords and pet waste. Like the Roomba s9+, the Jet Bot AI+ has one flat edge that secures a more detailed dusting of your corners and crown molding than that of a round vac's side brushes. What sets the JetBot AI apart is an onboard security and pet camera that can live stream directly to your phone.
Room mapping, zone cleaning, and small obstacle avoidance
90-minute battery life
Self-emptying dock holds up to two months' worth of debris
Robot vacuum and mop hybrids and dedicated robot mops
Why we like it
Roborock debuted a slew of new robot vacuums in 2022. Of the new Q Series, the Q7 Max is the most advanced model that opts out of the self-emptying dock. For only $50 more than the regular Q7, the Q7 Max deploys around 35% more suction power, making it an obvious pick for homes with pets or lots of carpeting. Those carpets won't get wet, though, as the Q7 Max knows to lift its mopping pads when carpet is detected.
LiDAR room mapping and zone cleaning
180-minute battery life
4200 Pa suction power versus 2700 Pa of Roborock Q7
More hybrids and robot mops on sale
Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1(opens in a new tab) — $299.40
$449.40(save $150 with code ROBOT150)Yeedi Vac Station(opens in a new tab) — $299.99
$499.99(save $200 with on-page coupon)Roborock S7(opens in a new tab) — $399.99
$649.99(save $250 with Prime)Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 with Self-Empty XL(opens in a new tab) — $499.60
$699.60(save $200 with code ROBOT200)Ecovacs Deebot N10 Pro+(opens in a new tab) — $499.99
$649.99(save $150)Roborock S7 MaxV(opens in a new tab) — $649.99
$859.99(save $210 with on-page coupon)Roborock Q7 Max+(opens in a new tab) — $599.99
$869.99(save $270 with on-page coupon)Roborock S7+(opens in a new tab) — $719.98
$949.98(save $230 with on-page coupon)