Best Rated Robot Vacuum Cleaners (2024) * Comparison & Reviews (Roomba & More)
January 10, 2024 by SmartReview
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Top-Rated Robotic Vacuums
This is a roundup and comparison of the best rated robot vacuums currently available. Robot vacuums will automatically clean your rugs or hard floors while you do other activities. Some even have a remote control or WiFi APP so you don’t have to get up to start them. The new iRobot i7 and the iRobot i7+ (with clean base) can control your vacuum with a smartphone using the Built-in WiFi.
Many of the top robot vacuums have advanced features such as HEPA filtration (great for allergies or pets). Sensors and intelligent software onboard the robot vacuum keep it from getting stuck, or going down your stairs. Robotic vacuums can go where traditional vacuums can’t go (under furniture and other tight spaces). Most self-adjust to different floor types. Reviewers report that robotic vacuums do an excellent job keeping their floors and carpets clean. Below is a comparison chart of the top rated robotic vacuums listed with top features, price and reviews.
(Best rated with the highest consumer reviews)
| iRobot Roomba i7 (7150) WiFi Robotic Vacuum for Pets/Allergies | iRobot Roomba i7 (7150) WiFi Robotic Vacuum (With disposal base) | iRobot Roomba I3 Evo WiFi Vacuum Robot for Pets/Allergies | iRobot Roomba 890 WiFi Vacuum Robot for Pets | ||
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| Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning Pet Hair AeroVac Filter Smartphone Control Weight: 7.45 lbs. On-Board Scheduling 1 Year Warranty 1 Virtual Wall Dirt Detect™ 2 Sensors iAdapt 3.0 Navigation WiFi Connected Tangle-free extractors Bin Full Indicator AeroForce™ Carpet Boost System 10x Power 120 minute runtime Auto-Charge & Resume Li-ion Battery BEST of 2023 | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning Pet Hair AeroVac Filter Smartphone Control Weight: 7.45 lbs. On-Board Scheduling 1 Year Warranty 1 Virtual Wall Dirt Detect™ 2 Sensors iAdapt 3.0 Navigation WiFi Connected Tangle-free extractors Bin Full Indicator AeroForce™ Carpet Boost System 10x Power 120 minute runtime Auto-Charge & Resume Li-ion Battery BEST of 2023 **Disposal Base** | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning Pet Hair HEPA Filter Smartphone Control Weight: 7.5 lbs. On-Board Scheduling 1 Year Warranty – – – Dirt Detect™ Sensors Smart Map WiFi Connected Tangle-free extractors Bin Full Indicator AeroForce™ – – – 10x Power 75 minute runtime Auto-Charge & Resume Li-ion Battery | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning Pet Hair HEPA Filter Smartphone Control Weight: 8.4 lbs. On-Board Scheduling 1 Year Warranty 1 Virtual Wall Dirt Detect™ Sensors iAdapt 1.0 Navigation WiFi Connected Tangle-free extractors Bin Full Indicator AeroForce™ – – – 5x Power 60 minute runtime – – – Li-ion Battery | ||
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(Best rated with the highest consumer reviews)
| iRobot Roomba 671 Vacuum Robot for Pets/Allergies w/WiFi | Shark ION ROBOT 750 Robotic Vacuum with WiFi | Shark ION ROBOT 720 Robotic Vacuum with Remote | Neato Botvac D80 Robot Vacuum for Pets and Allergies |
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| Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Pet Hair HEPA Filter Weight: 6.8 lbs. On-Board Scheduling Smartphone Control 1 Year Warranty Optional Virtual Wall Standard Brushroll Lithium Ion Battery 3 Stage Cleaning 60 minute runtime | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Pet Hair HEPA Filter Weight: 5.5 lbs. On-Board Scheduling Smartphone Control 1 Year Warranty Bot Boundary Self-cleaning Brushroll Lithium Ion Battery Dual-Brush Cleaning 60 minute runtime | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Pet Hair HEPA Filter Weight: 5.5 lbs. On-Board Scheduling Remote Control 1 Year Warranty Bot Boundary Self-cleaning Brushroll Lithium Ion Battery Dual-Brush Cleaning 60 minute runtime | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Pet Hair Allergen Filtration Weight: 9.0 lbs. On-Board Scheduling – – – 1 Year Warranty Boundary Markers SpinFlow Power Clean Lithium Ion Battery Recharge & Resume 60 minute runtime |
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(Best rated WiFi Enabled Robotic Vacuums with the highest consumer reviews)
| iRobot Roomba i7 (7150) WiFi Vacuum Robot for Pets/Allergies | iRobot Roomba 960 WiFi Vacuum Robot for Pets/Allergies | Neato Botvac D4 Connected Robot Vacuum (WiFi) | Neato Botvac D6 Connected Robot Vacuum (WiFi) |
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| Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning iAdapt 3.0 Navigation HEPA Filter Auto-Charge & Resume Weight: 7.45 lbs. On-Board Scheduling WiFi Connected Tangle-free extractors AeroForce™ 1 Year Warranty 1 Virtual Wall low profile design Carpet Boost System Li-ion Battery 120 Min Runtime Best of 2023 | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning iAdapt 2.0 Navigation HEPA Filter Auto-Charge & Resume Weight: 8.6 lbs. On-Board Scheduling WiFi Connected Tangle-free extractors AeroForce™ 1 Year Warranty 1 Virtual Wall low profile design – – – Li-ion Battery 75 Min Runtime Best of 2022 | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning LaserSmart™ Mapping High Performance Filter Auto-Charge & Resume Weight: 7.37 lbs. On-Board Scheduling WiFi Connected Combo Brush SpinFlow Power 1 Year Warranty Virtual No-Go Lines D-shape design Maximum hair pickup Li-ion Battery 75 Min Runtime Eco/Turbo Modes | Robotic Vacuum Bagless Self-Charging Base Multi-Floor Cleaning LaserSmart™ Mapping Ultra Performance Filter Auto-Charge & Resume Weight: 7.5 lbs. On-Board Scheduling WiFi Connected Spiral Combo Brush SpinFlow Power 1 Year Warranty Virtual No-Go Lines D-shape design Maximum hair pickup Li-ion Battery 120 Min Runtime Eco/Turbo Modes Multiple Floor Plans |
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iRobot’s top rated i7 series model. We saw the Tangle-Free extractors technology demonstrated at CES. The i7 model has new navigation technology that can retain maps of rooms, and allow you to specify what rooms to clean. The vacuum features 1 Virtual Wall, Built-in Wifi, AeroForce Tangle-Free Extractors, iAdapt 3.0 navigation, larger dust bin, extended 120 minutes of cleaning. Recharge & Resume: robot returns to base, recharges, then resumes cleaning.
The iRobot i7 (7150) Features: The new | Robotic Vacuum Glossary of Terms |
| Tangle-free Extractors = These are unique to iRobot models. These extractors do away with the main brushes with a new durable rubber-tread design that avoids hair and pet hair tangles, great for pet owners. The extractors are easily removable for cleaning. These are available on the iRobot 890, the iRobot 960 WiFi, and the new iRobot i7 WiFi models. On-Board Scheduling = Vacuum can be scheduled to perform cleaning sessions even when you’re not home. HEPA Filter = A HEPA filter is the best type of dirt filtration on a vacuum. This will remove the smallest particles of dirt, dust, and pet hair so that you don’t breathe in what you are vacuuming. This is especially important for those with allergies, and those with pets. The iRobot 890, the iRobot i7, the iRobot 960, and the Shark ION 750 have HEPA filtration. Virtual Wall = Available on iRobot Vacuums. Tells the vacuum not to enter a certain area, and restrict a robot vacuum to a specific area or room. An invisible barrier that the vacuum will not pass through. Such as a doorway. The iRobot 860, 960 and i7 models have a new type, called Dual model Virtual Wall, which have a new Halo mode, which will also allow you to keep the iRobot away from an object, such as a pet bowl. AeroVac = Most iRobot vacuums use this method of filtration. It maintain cleaning performance while reducing infiltration of dust, pollen and other allergens. WiFi Connected/Smartphone Controlled = Some of the latest robot vacuums have built-in WiFi, which allows you to control, and schedule cleaning of your vacuum by using an APP on your smartphone or tablet. This means that you can be on your couch, or even away from your home and still be able to control your robotic vacuum. The iRobot i7, the iRobot 890, the iRobot 960, the Shark ION 750, and Neato Botvac Connected, all have built-in WiFi. Remote Control = Allows you to control the robotic vacuum from across the room. Even without a remote control most robot vacuums can be activated with the buttons on top of the vacuum. Lithium Ion Battery = This is the best type of battery available. You get longer life, faster charging, and more charge cycles with these type of batteries. The iRobot 890, the iRobot 960 WiFi, the iRobot i7, the Shark ION 750, and Neato Botvac Connected models all have lithium ion batteries. Multi-Floor = This robotic vacuum is suitable for all floor types, carpet, hardwood floors, laminate. Dirt Detect™ Sensors = Indicate where dirt is embedded in the carpet, so the vacuum can know to concentrate on that area. Only the new iRobot i7 and the iRobot 960 have the latest Dirt Detect™ 2 technology. Pet Hair = This robotic vacuum is designed to better handle pet fur, hair and other fibers. Boundary Markers | Magnetic Strip = Neato Botvac and Shark ION robot vacuums use magnetic strip boundary markers you put across the floor to prevent the robot from crossing. Neato No-Go Lines = The newest Neato Robots have a Virtual No go line, where you can program the robot not to go past a certain area. D-shape design = Neato Botvac robot vacuums have a unique D shape, that helps it to get into corners that present challenges to round shaped robotic vacuums. Auto-Charge & Resume = This feature allows the robot vacuum to recharge its batteries, and then resume cleaning where it left off. This feature is available on the new iRobot i7 and iRobot 960 robotic vacuums, and the Neato Botvac D-Series Robotic Vacuums. Which Robotic Vacuum has the longest battery life? = Equipped with larger lithium ion battery packs, The new iRobot i7, the iRobot 980 and the Neato Botvac D5 Robotic Vacuums have the longest runtime of 120 minutes. Carpet Boost System = This feature available on the new iRobot i7 and iRobot 980, which provides up to 10x the air power on carpet and rugs, for better pickup of dirt, dust, and pet hair. Differences between iRobot Roomba Models = There are many differences between iRobot models. The latest 960 and 980 models can be programmed and controlled with a smartphone using WiFi. The 800 and 900 series and on now have “Tangle-Free” rubber extractors, older models use brushes. The later models have larger dust bins. Navigation and cleaning software improves with every new model. Lasersmart Mapping = Neato Botvac D-Series robotic vacuums use LaserSmart mapping and navigation with real-time object detection. These vacuums Scan and map the room to clean your floors and rugs. Ratings and Reviews = We have found the iRobot brand to have the most consistent, excellent consumer reviews compared to other brands. For this reason, we are over-weighted with iRobot Roomba Robot vacuums on our site, since we only recommend top rated robotic vacuum cleaners. Full Bin Indicator = Full bin indicator lets you know when the dust bin needs to be emptied. vSLAM® Technology = This is in the higher end iRobot products. It uses an optical sensor to capture over 230,400 data points per second, which allows the robot vacuum to create a detailed map of the room(s) it is in, so it knows where it is, where it’s been, and where it needs to clean. |
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