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Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 2 Gen (Roborock S5) vs iRobot Roomba 890 vs Eufy RoboVac 11

vs ILIFE V3s vs ILIFE A7 vs iRobot Roomba 690 vs iRobot Roomba 980 vs Eufy RoboVac 11S vs LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ (CR5765GD) vs Neato Botvac D4 Connected vs Shark ION S87 vs Shark ION R85 vs iLife A4s vs Samsung PowerBot R7070 vs Eufy RoboVac 11C vs EcoVacs Deebot N79S vs Eufy RoboVac 30C vs iRobot i7+ vs iRobot Roomba e5 vs EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 600/601 vs EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 900/901 vs Neato Botvac D7 Connected vs Neato Botvac D5 Connected vs EcoVacs Deebot OZMO 930 vs Eufy RoboVac 30 vs Miele Scout RX2 vs Neato Botvac D6 Connected vs iRobot Roomba 614 vs iRobot Roomba 671 vs Electrolux Pure i9 vs iLife A8 vs Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1st Gen vs iRobot Roomba 960 vs Neato Botvac D3 Connected vs iRobot Roomba 880 vs Infinuvo CleanMate QQ-2 BASIC vs Techko Maid RV318S vs Vileda Relax Cleaning Robot vs Neato XV Signature vs iClebo Arte vs iRobot Roomba 650 vs Maplin Mini Robotic Vacuum Cleaner vs Yujin iClebo Arte vs Dyson 360 Eye vs Neato XV-21 vs Tech-Gadget Intelligent Robotic vs Infinuvo Hovo 510 vs P3 P4960 V-Bot vs iTouchless Robotic Intelligent

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Pros + Cons

Pro
Looks nice in home environment

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Pro
The cleaning performance is above average

This robot vacuum packs quite a lot of power when it comes to cleaning for a mid-tier model. It's more efficient than most $200-$500 robots when dealing all kinds of debris, be it dirt, hair, or dust. It can even deal with short-tile carpets, though you shouldn't expect it to clean rugs or long-tile carpets.

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Pro
It's a great robot for a fair price

Although you can find cheaper robotic vacuums, Roomba 890 offers one of the best price-to-value deals at the moment. You get a great user experience and a performance only a little short of what premium cleaners offer at a mid-level price tag.

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Pro
You can safely leave it without any supervision

The Roomba 890 has an excellent navigation system. It has a number of sensors that allow it to detect and avoid walls, stairs, and various obstacles. It can also determine if there is enough clearance under the furniture for it to fit, so it won't get itself stuck. If you find it necessary, you can prevent it from entering a certain room or area. Just take a device called "virtual wall" that's included in the package and place it in the doorway. It emits an infrared ray (up to 7 ft) that Roomba will not cross.

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Pro
The controls are very convenient

This is one of the latest Roombas with Wifi support, so you can control it from an app on your smartphone. You can give it orders to start cleaning while you're at work or driving home, for example. You can also control it through Amazon Alexa, with voice commands.

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Con
It falls short compared to premium models

Although the design and performance of this robot are way above average, there are still better options. People who are looking for more powerful robot vacuums with a more sophisticated multiple-room navigation system should definitely check out premium models, such as Roomba 900-series.

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Pro
Performance is on par with high-end models

The Robovac 11 offers excellent cleaning for the low price: it easily deals with dust, dirt, crumbs, pet hair, and other debris. It can also clean rugs and carpets. In short, it will keep your home clean no less than some significantly more expensive robots would.

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Pro
Excellent battery life

This vacuum can work for 1.5 hours on one charge; most robots in this price range last for 60 minutes at most.

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Con
It's quite basic

There aren't any features that would make this robot stand out with its performance or user experience. It doesn't have an app, integrations with a virtual assistant, or even a remote, all of which we expect from a modern robotic vacuum.

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Pro
The navigation system works very well

You can leave this robot working on its own without worrying that it will get stuck or fall down the stairs. It's equipped with infrared sensors that help it detect and avoid obstacles and sudden drops. It also has a low clearance - 3 inches - that lets it get clean the furniture without getting stuck.

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Pro
It's a great option for allergic people

The Robovac 11 has HEPA filters that very effectively dispose of dust particles and other pollutants that often have an adverse effect on your health.

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Pro
Competitive price

Most robotic vacuums cost well over $200, and this retails at around $150. Although it comes cheaper, you have to be ready to compromise in terms of tidiness.

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Con
Bad at collecting pet hair

Without any bristled or rubber rollers on it, the ILIFE V3s struggles to pick up pet hair.

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Con
It has trouble navigating big areas

It lacks a camera that would help it create a map of the area. So if you let this robot go over a particularly big route, it will most likely get lost on the way back to the charging station.

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Pro
Can clean under the furniture

It has a low clearance height of just 3 inches, meaning this robot can easily crawl under furniture to clean there.

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Pro
Can mop the floors

This is one of the few robot cleaners that can be used to mop the floor thanks to the attachable microfiber cloth. An additional benefit is that you're not required to soak it in water manually, as it's designed for dry mopping.

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Con
Does not have a way to control where it goes

There is no way to prevent this robot from entering unwanted areas besides using physical barriers. If you don't put up a baby gate or a large obstacle, it could wander into your kids' room and start overturning all the toys or knock over your pet's food.

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Con
Might knock over poorly supported objects

The ILIFE V3s (as most robotic vacuum cleaners) sometimes hits walls, table or chair legs, and anything else on your floor. It's recommended that you pick up whatever might obstruct its path before starting up the robot.

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Pro
It's priced very competitively

The Roomba 690 is very good at cleaning all floor surfaces - wood, tile, carpets, and even rugs, and it deals well with all kinds of debris like crumbs, hair, and dirt. Although it doesn't have the suction power of more expensive 800 and 900-series Roombas, it gets the job done and costs 2-3 times less.

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Con
There are more powerful models

This robot cleans floors well, but it's nothing outstanding. If you have a lot of rugs and carpets, or if you need a robot that will go over the entire house, not just a room you'll have to take a look at more expensive models.

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Pro
It offers an amazing user experience for a mid-tier robot

This is one of the rare budget-friendly robotic vacuums that have Wifi and even Amazon Alexa compatibility. This means you can start your robot remotely from the app and create a cleaning schedule, or simply use voice commands to control it.

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Pro
It's one of the best robots when it comes to cleaning

This robot is one of the best out there cleaning-wise. It's equipped with a very powerful vacuum that easily deals with dirt, hair, and dust on hard floors. It automatically boosts suction power by a factor of 10 once it climbs on a carpet or a rug in order to thoroughly clean it as well. You can be sure that it will clean any surface of nearly any debris.

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Pro
It's very good at navigating the house

The robot moves intelligently, with the help of a camera and various location sensors. It maps out the environment during cleaning and then remembers it for the next cleaning session. It moves in patterns to better track the areas it has already cleaned, and it can detect spots that need more attention in terms of cleaning. Also, unlike the vast majority of robots, this Roomba can move from one room to another, cleaning without getting lost. If you find it necessary, you can prevent it from entering a certain room or area. Just take a device called "virtual wall" that's included in the package and place it in the doorway. It emits an infrared ray (up to 7 ft) that Roomba will not cross.

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Con
It's very expensive

This is a premium model packed with advanced features, which may not be the best fit if you're looking for something on a budget that gets the job done. You can find some very good options around $500 or less.

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Pro
It can be controlled via app

When connected to the Wi-Fi, the robot can be controlled from anywhere with an internet connection, just by using the application. It's useful when unexpected guests are coming and the house needs to be cleaned remotely. The application includes many additional options, like, have the robot do two cleaning passes, have it clean extra carefully along the edges and walls, change the vacuum’s suction power, and others.

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It has a very good battery

On a single charge, it can work up to 2 hours. Unless you’re living in a big house with multiple bedrooms, one full charge should be enough to clean your entire home. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the robot.

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Pro
It's highly autonomous

When the cleaner detects it is low on battery, it will find its way back to the docking station to recharge. After that, it will finish the initiated cleaning. In a similar fashion, it will return to the station when the dustbin is full and wait for it to be emptied.

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Pro
Doesn't require much room prep from you

The Roomba 880 is ahead of the curve when it comes to navigation. It is able to maneuver very well around obstacles, such as furniture, lamps, and potted plants. A rubber bumper softens the impact from hitting things and allows the robot to distinguish soft obstacles (such as curtains) and push right past them. A low clearance allows it to clean under the furniture.

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Pro
Very powerful vacuum

The Roomba 880 has five times the suction power of a budget Roomba robot (e.g the 600's series.) It picks up the tiniest dirt particles on your floor and even the dust that's in between tiles or floorboards.

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Easy maintenance

The Roomba 880 has rubber dust collectors as opposed to the bristled ones on older models. Not only are they very effective at collecting dust, they are much easier to clean after use. You don't need to comb anything out of the collectors, just wipe it with a cloth.

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Can clean multiple rooms in one route

The Roomba 880 can be programmed to clean multiple rooms (up to three) in succession.

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Scheduled cleaning feature

You can create a schedule for the iRobot to clean at certain times of the day, like when you're at work for example. After cleaning, it will automatically return to the charging station.

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Can clean carpets

Its high ground clearance and powerful vacuum allows this robot to climb onto rugs and carpets and clean them from dust, pet hair, and other debris.

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You can limit the area that the robot cleans

A small battery-powered device called "virtual wall" allows you to create a virtual boundary that the robot will not cross. It emits an infrared ray up to 7 feet long that serves as a barrier for the Roomba. For example, if you don't want the Roomba to wander into a room with your pet's food and water, or has a bunch of wires scattered on the floor, you can just place this device at the doorway.

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User manual doesn't cover all features of the robot

The manual leaves out many important questions regarding the use of this robot, such as how to use the virtual walls; what do all the LED indicators on the machine mean; and what the differences are between the cleaning modes.

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Con
Hefty brand premium

Typically, a Roomba isn't the best choice if you're on a tight budget. When you buy an iRobot device, you pay a considerable premium for the brand. Granted, you receive superior quality offered by a well-established company.

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Con
Might knock over poorly supported objects

The iRobot Roomba 880 (as most robotic vacuum cleaners) sometimes hits walls, table or chair legs, and anything else on your floor. It's recommended that you pick up whatever might obstruct its path before starting up the robot.

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Pro
Great value for money

For an entry-level cleaning robot, it provides decent performance cleaning the floor, greatly reducing the amount of time and effort you have to put into cleaning manually. It also has a UV light sanitizer, a feature unique to this robot.

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Con
No way to restrict where it goes

There is no way of artificially restricting the robot from reaching certain places. If an area needs to be protected from the robot, then the best bet would be to block the area with a physical object that has some weight to it.

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Below average battery life

This robot only lasts for about an hour on a full charge, which is slightly below the average of 80 minutes.

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Great option for pet owners and people with allergies

This cleaning robot not only collects dust and pet hair inside the air filter, it also kills bacteria and allergens like mold spores using a UV-C radiation emitter. This device uses short wave UV rays that are harmless to humans to destroy microorganisms on a molecular level by breaking apart their DNA.

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Con
Mediocre suction power

The QQ-2 is a budget device. It has less suction power than more expensive models and is therefore not as effective at cleaning the floor. The weak suction also prevents it from being a useful carpet cleaner.

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Pro
Can spread fragrances

There is a small slot for a fragrance card. Choosing to use it will spread the fragrance of your choice around the room.

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Good against pet hair

The robot has a brush roll that is very effective at collecting pet hair.

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Automatic recharging

The robot will recharge itself when it runs low on battery

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Convenient remote control

The robot has a remote which makes it more convenient to operate.

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Excellent value for the money

This cleaning robot sits at the bottom of the price range, yet it has many features you'd expect on more advanced cleaners. It can clean multiple kinds of surfaces, it has an option for wet cleaning, it navigates well between obstacles, and it has a safety switch that turns it off if it gets stuck.

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Pro
Can clean a variety of surfaces

This robot is equipped with a powerful vacuum that deals efficiently with dust and small dirt particles, including inside rugs and carpets; bristled brushes that collect larger particles and pet hair; and a detachable microfibre cloth for wet cleaning hard floor surfaces.

Comment

Con
Somewhat basic

Being a cheap robot, the Techki Maid is missing several fancy features, like self-charging capabilities, a remote control, or room layout mapping.

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Pro
Traps dust and allergens

If have allergies, the HEPA filters installed on this robot could really improve your well-being inside the house. According to US Standards, HEPA filters must trap at least 99.97% of dust particles and mold spores.

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Automatically shuts off when stuck to save power

If this robot gets stuck or is lifted from the floor, it turns off automatically to reduce battery consumption.

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Easy to use

You only need to turn the robot on and choose one of the three programs according to the size of the area you want to clean (on the spot, under 270 sq. ft or over 270 sq. ft.). The robot detects obstacles and stairs automatically, and thus, doesn't require supervision.

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Con
Very small bin capacity

The total capacity of the dust bin is only 8 ounces, so you will have to empty it a couple of times per week.

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Pro
Beautiful and functional design

The housing of the robot is made out of durable red plastic. It has a soft rubber bumper that reduces the impact for both the robot and the furniture it hits. It also minimizes the noise from bumping. The unit is just 3 .5 inches tall, so it shouldn't have any problem cleaning under your furniture.

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Pro
Thorough, multiple-stage cleaning procedure

The robot has a three-part cleaning mechanism which includes a side brush for cleaning walls and corners, rotating brushes in the center for solid particles and dander, and a vacuum to clean up dust and hair.

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Doesn't plug into charging socket automatically

To charge this robot, you have to find it, bring it to the socket, and manually plug in the charging cable.

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Pro
Great entry-level robot

For a very small price - about 100 pounds, this robot offers fairly decent cleaning.

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It takes a long time to recharge

Recharging takes about 4-5 hours.

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Can clean carpets

The robot has a powerful vacuum that can clean debris from short-pile carpets.

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Runs relatively quietly

The loudest this robot gets is 63 dB, which is only half as noisy as a regular vacuum.

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No battery charge indicator

You'll only know that this robot is out of charge when it stops dead in its tracks.

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Battery life often diminishes severely after several months of use

Although the run time stated on the box is 80 minutes, in many instances it decreases severely after no more than three months of regular use.

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Convenient handle for picking up

A handle on top of the robot makes it very convenient to pick up the device to carry into another room or extract the dust bin.

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Perfect choice if you have a lot of rugs and carpets

Unlike the vast majority of robot cleaners, this model is very well equiped to clean rugs and carpets. It has a powerful vacuum and a separate detachable brush designed specifically to get debris out of fibres.

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Excellent value for money

The value-for-price ratio of this robot is almost unmatched. In terms of cleaning efficiency and power, it can be compared with top-tier robots, but for a fraction of the cost.

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Offers only basic features

This robot doesn't really have any additional features besides its powerful vacuum. It has only one cleaning mode, no remote control, or virtual boundaries that prevent it from entering certain areas.

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Comes with boundaty strips

You can use boundary strips to prevent the robot from reaching certain places, like the kids' room for example.

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Very good at navigation

With laser-guided navigation, this robot knows where it has already cleaned and where it should go next. It scans and maps the room before cleaning to be aware of the layout and object locations. This way it won’t constantly bump into things.

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Scheduled cleaning

You can schedule the robot to clean during your working hours or while you sleep. It will clean and return to the charging station by itself. You can also customize different cleaning times for each day of the week.

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Taking out the bin is easy

The bin is right on the top of the robot, so you don't have to pick it up and flip it over to empty the bin.

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Taller than most robot cleaners

The Signature is 4 inches tall, higher than the average cleaning robot, making it a bit less capable when it comes to cleaning under furniture.

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Dead within a year

I purchased two and had problems almost immediately. Customer service was very helpful and replaced one of the units. However, both units died just after warranties ran out.

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Has the best battery among robot vacuums

It can go from empty to fully charged in just 100 minutes, whereas most robot cleaners can take at least 4 hours. It also lasts longer than most competitors: up to 160 minutes versus the average of 80-100 minutes.

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Underwhelming performance as a vacuum

Even though it’s packed with advanced features, this robot's performance is disappointing at basic tasks. It’s worse at collecting solid particles, sand, and hair than most entry-level devices.

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Pro
Covers all floor areas effectively

This robot has several movement programs to choose from. It can travel in systematic zigzag patterns, move in random directions, or cover the area several times in different modes to ensure that not a single spot is left unattended. It also has a camera that helps the robot learn the layout of the room in order to optimize the route. Thanks to the low clearance of just 3.5 inches, this robot can easily crawl under furniture to clean there.

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Runs very quietly

This robot creates just 55 dB of noise while running, which is four times quieter than a regular vacuum and is also less noisy than most robot cleaners.

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Traps dust and allergens

If have allergies, the HEPA filters installed on this robot can improve your well-being inside the house. According to the US Standards, HEPA filters must trap at least 99.97% of dust particles and mold spores .

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Reasonably priced

This robot offers a lot of useful features for the mere $440 it costs. It's very effective at cleaning the floor and easy to use.

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Con
Sometimes gets losts looking for the docking station

You will have to occasionally pick the robot up and put it to charge manually since it can occasionally have problems navigating its way back to the dock.

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Very easy to use

You can schedule you robot to clean during your working hours and never worry about it again. It will clean and return to the charging station by itself. And if you want to control it manually, just use the remote. No need to crawl under the bed looking for it.

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Can handle carpets

Since the robot is capable of climbing over obstacles (up to 0.08” in height), it shouldn’t have any problem cleaning short-pile carpets.

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Automatically returns to the place where it started cleaning

After cleaning, this robot returns to the spot where it started, be it the charging hub or the center of the room where you can easily find it and bring to another room.

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You have to soak the microfiber mop manually before using it

Even though the robot can mop the floor, it doesn’t have a water tank, so you will have to soak the microfiber cloth and attach it manually before using it.

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Can mop the floors

This is one of the few robot cleaners that can be used to mop the floor thanks to the attachable microfiber cloth.

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The charging station gets knocked around easily

The charging station is not very sturdy as it is: its design makes it easy to knock around accidentally.

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Pro
Great value for the money

The iRobot Roomba 650 comes much cheaper than most models sold by iRobot, but it has many of the same features and the level of build quality as the other Roombas.

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Poor battery life

The iRobot Roomba 650 only has 1 hour of battery life, much shorter than the majority of robot vacuums.

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You can limit the area that the robot cleans

A small battery-powered device called "virtual wall" allows you to create a virtual boundary that the robot will not cross. For example, if you don't want the iRobot to wander into a room with your pet's food and water, or has a bunch of wires scattered on the floor, you can just place this device at the doorway.

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Handles short-pile carpets

The ground clearance lets this robot to climb onto carpets and clean them from pet hair, crumbs, dirt, and other debris.

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Extremely simple to use

You can create a schedule for the iRobot to clean at a certain time of the day, for example, while you're at work. After cleaning, it will automatically return to the charging station.

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Mediocre suction power

Being an entry-level model, the Roomba 650 has less suction power than more expensive models, hence, it's not as efficient at cleaning the floor.

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Might knock over poorly supported objects

The iRobot Roomba 650 (as most robotic vacuum cleaners) sometimes hits walls, table or chair legs, and anything else on your floor. It's recommended that you pick up whatever might obstruct its path before getting the robot going.

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One of the cheapest robot cleaners out there

This model costs just under 70 pounds (around $90) which is way less than what an average robot cleaner would cost.

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Poor battery life

The battery life of this cleaner is shorter than the majority of robot vacuums, it only lasts up to 1 hour.

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Not suitable for large open areas

Given the small size, it would take this robot forever to thoroughly clean a big open area.

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Can easily reach every corner of the room

This device is so compact (2.9 inches tall, 11 inches in diameter) that it has no problem cleaning even in areas inaccessible to a normal robot cleaner like under nearly any piece of furniture, in the corners or along the walls.

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Small bin capacity

Due to the small size of the cleaner, the dust bin doesn't have a lot of storage capacity and has to be emptied several times per week.

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Very good at navigating around the house

The 360 Eye is very good at creating routes that avoid obstacles and systematically go over the entire room thanks to the 360 degree mapping camera. The robot will map out the layout of the furniture and remember where it has already cleaned the floor, and what areas still require attendance.

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Underwhelming performance for a top-tier robot

This high-end device will set you back $1000, but cheaper alternatives from competitors can offer similar (if not better) cleaning performance.

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Can be controlled via app

Through the app you can start, stop, pause, or schedule the cleaning process, as well as, view the activity map to see which spots it doesn’t clean. The mobile application is very simple and isn’t filled with dubious features that don’t actually improve the product, like, a manual steering mode.

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Automatic recharging

The robot uses a slim docking station to recharge itself. It does so automatically and requires no human interaction. And if the battery runs out during a cleaning session, it will continue from where it left off and finish the job.

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It can handle most floor surfaces

This robot is powerful enough to effectively clean both hard floors as well as rugs and carpets.

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Can be controlled via a companion app

You can control your robot entirely using the companion app. You can start or stop a session, view the cleaner's route, schedule a cleaning and get notifications about the robot's status.

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You have to empty the dust bin fairly often

The capacity of the dust bin is only 0.33L, which fills up quite quickly. You might need to even empty it mid-run if the floor is really dirty.

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Noisey

This robot cleaner produces a lot of noise - 70 dB, which is comparable to a traditional wired vacuum.

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Very poor battery life

One charge lasts only 45 minutes, well below the average of 80 minutes for most devices.

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Doesn't fit under furniture

This particular model is very tall for a robot vacuum - just under 5 inches in height. You need to keep that in mind, because it may not be able to clean under your furniture.

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It's quite loud

This device is a bit louder than an average robotic cleaner at 70 dB, which is similar to a corded vacuum.

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Automatically recharges itself

The docking station makes this robot partially independent and allows it to charge itself. You don't have to worry about plugging it in manually.

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Can be set to work according to a schedule

The robot can be scheduled to work while you’re away from home, so the noise doesn't bother you.

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Great value for the money

Although it officially costs $680, the robot can be found for as low as $400. That's a very good price for the cleaning it provides.

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Traps allergens inside the filters

This robot has Neato's proprietary air filters that can trap a large percentage (at least 99.97%) of fine dust particles and other allergens, which is a great help for people who suffer from allergies.

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Great choice for pet owners

This robot is one of the best (according to various tests performed by reviewers) at collecting pet hair. It has a tough bristled brush specifically for this purpose, making it a very good option for pet owners.

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Only has very basic features

The Neato XV-21 lacks many features found on newer machines like smart navigation, different cleaning modes, remote control.

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Very good value for money

Despite being a budget model, Hovo's performance is actually really good. It's on par or even better than the more expensive robots.

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Useless against pet hair

Hovo's brushes are virtually useless for picking up pet hair. Since pet hair is a common reason for buying robot cleaners, this can be a deal-breaker, especially for animal lovers.

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Automatic recharging

The docking station allows the robot to recharge by itself, with no human input.

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Follows cleaning schedules

You can program the robot to start cleaning the house at certain times while you’re away.

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Shuts off when stuck

The robot preserves its battery by powering down when it gets stuck. This way it won’t drain all of its battery in useless attempts to get untangle from wires or get out from under the furniture, for example.

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Very good at navigating the room

This is one of the few robots that can actually map your room in order to clean the floor more thoroughly.

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Powerful vacuum

The Hovo 510 consistently beats competitors on cleaning tests that involve collecting dust, sand, and sawdust from hardwood floors.

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There's a design flaw that requires frequent maintenance

The side brush is constantly hitting the wheel while spinning making it wear out very fast. A clear design flaw, as it needs to be replaced quite frequently.

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Poor battery life

It only has an hour's worth of battery life, way shorter than the majority of other robot cleaners.

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Saves time and effort at a budget price

Compared to the majority of cleaning robots, this model comes very cheaply. It can't be expected to provide the same level of tidiness as high-tier robots, but it will at least free up some of your time while you work on other matters other than cleaning.

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Mediocre performance

This cheap robot can't thoroughly clean the house on its own. After it's done, you will have to sweep the leftover debris manually.

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Runs quietly

This robot doesn't have a very powerful motor, and although that hinders it cleaning the floor from debris, it ensures that the robot runs quietly, without disturbing you.

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Automatically shuts-off when stuck

If this robot gets stuck, it turns off automatically to preserve the charge and beeps every once in a while so you can find it.

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No remote control

The only way to start/stop the robot is to bend down to reach the buttons.

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You have to charge it manually

There is no dock that the robot can return to charge. Instead, you have to plug it in manually after each cleaning.

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Poor battery

It takes up to 5 hours to charge the battery and it lasts for only about 45 minutes.

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Useless for cleaning rugs

Due to the low ground clearance, this robot can't climb and move over rugs as well as medium to long-pile carpets.

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Offers good value

It's a basic entry-level device, but it gets the job done. The vacuum is powerful enough to suck in the dust and dirt; the brushes can deal with pet hair and dander easily, and it has a decent battery life.

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Doesn't offer the same level of convenience as other robot vacuums

It can't be scheduled to clean during a specific time of the day since it can only be started manually. It also doesn't return to the charging station automatically. Finally, it doesn't have any virtual barriers that would prevent it from entering a restricted area.

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Doesn't work well on carpets

This robot has a hard time climbing and cleaning carpets.

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