{"id":890,"date":"2025-08-07T02:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T22:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.actutech.app\/the-best-budget-robot-vacuums\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T02:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T22:40:25","slug":"the-best-budget-robot-vacuums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.actutech.app\/en\/the-best-budget-robot-vacuums\/","title":{"rendered":"The best budget robot vacuums"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Illustration: The Verge\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/257645_budget_robovac_guide_CVirginia.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" \/><figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Today\u2019s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it\u2019s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog poop, and have arms to pick up your socks, but there are plenty of basic budget robot vacuums that just do a decent job of cleaning your floor autonomously \u2014 as long as you tidy up first.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Fancier models have obstacle recognition, and some even use AI-powered cameras to tell popcorn from poop and avoid the latter. If you want one of those, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22997597\/best-robot-vacuum-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best robot vacuum<\/a> buying guide. But if you think you can manage the task of picking up after yourself (and your puppy), a budget bot will save you a lot of money and still do a good job cleaning your floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Featured in this article<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Best overall: Tapo RV30 Max Plus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Tap\u2019s RV30 Max Plus is a robot vacuum \/ mop hybrid with room-specific cleaning, carpet boost, smart navigation, and an optional auto-empty dock.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Tapo-RV30-Max-Plus-Products-Table-Image.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.store.tp-link.com\/products\/tapo-rv30-max-plus-5300pa-suction-robot-vacuum-mop-with-auto-empty-dock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$329.99<\/strike> $249.99 at <strong>TP-Link<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Best robovac \/ mop hybrid: Roborock S8 Plus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Roborock\u2019s S8 robot vacuum \/ mop features 6,000Pa of suction, sonic mopping, and dual rubber roller brushes that perform well on carpet.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/Roborock-S8-Plus.webp?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-S8-DuoRoller-ReactiveAI-Avoidance\/dp\/B0BVB1TRBN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$399.99<\/strike> $349.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-S8-Robot-Vacuum\/dp\/B0BR5CGYKY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$999.99<\/strike> $499.99 at <strong>Amazon (with auto-empty dock)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best budget robot vacuum\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Tapo RV30 Max Plus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">A budget robot vacuum and mop with high-end features, including room-specific cleaning, carpet boost, and smart navigation, it also features an auto-empty dock for just $80 more.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A2480.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"A black robot vacuum on a hardwood floor\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 8<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheap, even with the auto-empty dock <\/li>\n<li>A dual mop and dustbin means no swapping<\/li>\n<li>Room-specific cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Carpet boost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Short battery life<\/li>\n<li>Slow to recharge<\/li>\n<li>Docking can be spotty<\/li>\n<li>Basic obstacle detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.store.tp-link.com\/products\/tapo-rv30-max-plus-5300pa-suction-robot-vacuum-mop-with-auto-empty-dock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$329.99<\/strike> $249.99 at <strong>TP-Link<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 5,300Pa \/ <em><\/em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>300ml<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Mopping option:<\/strong> Yes \/ <strong>Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar<strong> <\/strong>\/ <\/em><em><\/em><em><strong>Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Runtime: <\/strong>100 mins, 2,600mAh battery\/<strong> Brush style: <\/strong>Single rubber bristle hybrid<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">For around $300, the Tapo RV30 Max Plus is a very capable robot vacuum and mop with some key features usually only found on vacuums that are more than twice its price. These include room-specific cleaning, multiple suction and water levels, smart lidar-based navigation, and an auto-empty dock. With brands like Roomba and Roborock, you\u2019re often paying double for the privilege of not having to empty the bot\u2019s bin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/8A0A2475.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,8.3333333333333,100,83.333333333333\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The Tapo RV30 Max Plus includes a compact auto-empty charging dock.&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Thanks to lidar navigation, the RV30 did an excellent job of navigating my house, cleaning the perimeters of the rooms, and then using a mesh grid to clean inside the rooms. I did have to tidy up before it ran, though, as there\u2019s no camera on board or AI-powered obstacle detection \u2014 so cables and socks will trip it up. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Its 5,200Pa suction power is impressive on a bot at this price, and ably sucked up Cheerios and dry oatmeal on hard flooring. It left some of the finer dust and debris, as its single bristle \/ rubber brush isn\u2019t super effective. It fared less well on carpet. However, in the app, I could set it to clean a room three times for each job, after which it generally picked up all visible debris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Mopping was better than average for a mop with no pressure or oscillation. It has a wide mop pad, and the bot has a big 300ml tank (which also incorporates a 300ml dustbin), so it applies enough water for a good surface clean.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Another unique feature for a budget robot is the ability to set customized cleaning for each room, choosing from five suction levels and three water levels as well as three rotations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>5,200Pa suction power is impressive on a bot at this price<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Tapo app is very simple to use, with an easy-to-edit map that lets you add virtual walls and no-go zones, add furniture, and designate carpet areas. There\u2019s no carpet sensing, so you need to tell it where carpets are if you don\u2019t want it to mop them. You can also set the cleaning direction and build up to four maps \u2014 again, features usually only found on higher-end robots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It\u2019s also easy to start a clean from the app, and I really like that you can tap on the map to send the robot to that spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The biggest downside of the Tapo is its tiny battery, which is just 2,600mAh. That is half the size of most vacs, and it couldn\u2019t clean my entire 800-square-foot downstairs without needing to go back and recharge. It also takes a while to charge and occasionally has trouble repositioning itself on its dock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">You can get the RV30 without the auto-empty dock for around $80 less if you prefer an even simpler robot vacuum setup. This way, it will fit under a couch or bed, but you\u2019ll have to manually empty its bin.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Best budget robot vacuum and mop<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Roborock S8 Plus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">Roborock\u2019s hybrid S8 robot vacuum and mop features 6,000Pa of suction and sonic mopping, which means its flat mop pad vibrates to scrub floors. It has dual rubber roller brushes that do a great job on carpet, and it can lift its mop to avoid carpet. It also has an auto-empty dock option.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24762652\/8A0A9237.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 8<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Sonic-mopping<\/li>\n<li>Auto-mop lift<\/li>\n<li>AI-powered obstacle avoidance<\/li>\n<li>Dual-rubber roller brushes<\/li>\n<li>Carpet detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Very large and wide<\/li>\n<li>Have to wash the mop manually<\/li>\n<li>Have to refill the water tank manually<\/li>\n<li>No heated drying<\/li>\n<li>Limited mop lift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-S8-DuoRoller-ReactiveAI-Avoidance\/dp\/B0BVB1TRBN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$399.99<\/strike> $349.99 at <strong>Amazon <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-S8-Robot-Vacuum\/dp\/B0BR5CGYKY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$999.99<\/strike> $499.99 at <strong>Amazon (with auto-empty dock)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><\/em><em><strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 6,000Pa <strong>\/ Dustbin capacity:<\/strong> 400ml <strong>\/\u00a0Runtime: <\/strong>180 mins, 5,200mAh battery<strong> \/ Brush style: <\/strong>dual rubber <strong>\/ Auto-empty dock option:<\/strong> yes <strong>\/ Mapping:<\/strong> yes, lidar navigation <strong>\/ Keep-out zones:<\/strong> yes, virtual <strong>\/ Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home<\/em>, Siri Shortcuts<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Roborock S8 is a great vacuum that mops well and has AI-powered obstacle detection\u2014a rarity at this price point. Its dual rubber roller brushes and 6,000Pa of suction do an excellent job on hard floors and carpets, and its flat mop that vibrates is effective at scrubbing your floors. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">There\u2019s the option of pairing the S8 with a fairly sleek auto-empty dock, but unlike Roborock\u2019s QRevo line (which starts at around $600), the dock won\u2019t automatically fill the water tank or wash the mop; you\u2019ll have to do that work manually.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Formerly a flagship robot vacuum for Roborock, this once $750 bot can now be found for well under $500, even with its auto-empty dock. Its flat mop pad vibrates 3,000 times a second to simulate some good old-fashioned scrubbing, and the bot comes with an extra-large on-board water tank, which means it actually gets wet enough to be effective.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/8A0A9244.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption='&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The &lt;span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif;\"&gt;Roborock S8 is an excellent vacuum and great mop. It also has AI-powered obstacle avoidance thanks to an on-board camera&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/em&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;' data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The S8 can be set to mop only \u2014 something few budget bots offer, and its mop-only mode does an excellent job, moving in a tighter \u201cZ\u201d pattern and going over the floors twice. It also has a slow option for a more thorough cleaning. I liked to send it out to vacuum everywhere first, then recharge and go out again to mop, which resulted in sparklingly clean floors. It does take a long time, though.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Another great feature at this price is that the S8 has carpet sensing and can raise its mops a few millimeters to avoid dampening your carpets. Most other budget mopping bots require you to remove the mop pads when vacuuming carpet or set keep-out zones around your rugs. This bot can also raise its wheels when it cleans messes like ketchup to prevent its brushes from getting sticky.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">However, the mop-raising feature can only clear low-pile rugs, so I had to set no-mopping zones around my plush floor coverings. The S8 requires a fair amount of hands-on time since you have to refill its reservoir manually and wash the mopping pads (you can throw them in the washing machine). <span>If you want to avoid those chores, you\u2019ll need to bump up to about $600 and get whichever\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-Qrevo-Pro-Intelligent-Detection\/dp\/B0CQ25DFTT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roborock QRevo\u00a0vac and mop is on sale.<\/a> This adds spinning mopping pads and an auto wash\/dry\/refill dock.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best budget robot vacuum for pet hair<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Roborock Q5 Pro<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">With a big 770ml bin and 5,500Pa of suction power, the Q5 Pro is a great budget option. It has a removable mopping pad with a small built-in water tank, dual rubber brushes, lidar mapping, and keep-out zones, making it an excellent cleaning machine. It uses Roborock\u2019s very good app and can pair with an auto-empty dock for extra convenience. <\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25102104\/8A0A0608.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Roborock\u2019s Q5 Pro on a hardwood floor.\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 8<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Huge, 770ml bin<\/li>\n<li>Dual rubber roller brushes<\/li>\n<li>Lidar mapping<\/li>\n<li>Digital keep-out zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>No carpet avoidance when mopping<\/li>\n<li>Basic obstacle avoidance<\/li>\n<li>Mopping is lackluster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C7VLHMQR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$429.99<\/strike> $249.99 at <strong>Amazon <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C7VN9NWK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $699.99 at <strong>Amazon (with auto-empty dock)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n<p><em><\/em><em><strong>Suction Power: <\/strong>5,000Pa \/ <strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>770ml<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Mopping option:<\/strong> Yes \/ <strong>Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 5,500Pa<strong> \/<\/strong><\/em> <em><\/em><em><strong>Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Runtime: <\/strong>240 mins, 5,200mAh battery \/<strong> Brush style: <\/strong>dual, rubber<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts<\/em><\/p>\n<p>My recommendation for families with pets who don\u2019t want to spend a small fortune on an auto-empty robot vacuum is to buy a good bot with a big bin. These are getting harder to find now that every bot wants to be a multitasker and also mop (the water reservoir takes up valuable dustbin room). So, I\u2019m very pleased with Roborock\u2019s Q5 Pro with its 770ml dustbin. <\/p>\n<p>This huge bin pairs with dual rubber roller brushes that are better at getting pet hair out of rugs than single brushes. The rubber is also less prone than bristles to getting tangled with hair, and combined with 5,500Pa suction power, this vacuum does a good job on very dirty floors. It does have a removable mopping pad with a small water tank built into it, too, which is useful for cleaning up the fine dust left behind by the vacuum, but it isn\u2019t going to scrub your floors. It will, however, keep the pet hair at bay.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t confuse this with the cheaper <a href=\"https:\/\/us.roborock.com\/products\/roborock-q5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roborock Q5<\/a>, however. That bot has a smaller bin, lower suction, shorter runtime, and only one roller brush. It\u2019s worth spending the extra for the Pro.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-slider\">\n<div class=\"image-slider\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25102890\/8A0A0609.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;I like big bins and I cannot lie. The Q5\u2019s 770ml bin is the biggest I\u2019ve tested since self-empty docks became a thing.&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25102893\/8A0A0458.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The Q5 Pro only has a very small mopping reservoir built into the detachable pad.\ufeff&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25102895\/8A0A0446.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The Q5 Pro Plus includes a self-empty base for around $270 more. &lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/>\n\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/roborock-Q5-Pro-Self-Emptying-Hands-Free\/dp\/B0C7VN9NWK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Q5 Pro Plus<\/a> pairs the bot with the redesigned Roborock auto-empty dock if you really don\u2019t like emptying the robot\u2019s onboard bin, normally a hefty price bump, it\u2019s often on sale at Amazon. The dock is relatively compact and lightweight compared to previous versions. However, considering the size of the Q5 Pro\u2019s bin, you\u2019d only have to empty it three times before the dock\u2019s 2.5-liter bag is also full.<\/p>\n<p>The Q5 Pro doesn\u2019t have AI-powered obstacle avoidance, although it will dodge shoes and larger objects. It does have a huge 5,200mAh battery that will run for about four hours. It uses the excellent Roborock app and has all the same software features of the higher-end Roborock\u2019s family, including lidar mapping and navigation, digital keep-out zones, room-specific cleaning, zone cleaning, and voice control.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best basic bump-and-roll bot<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Shark Ion<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">A truly basic budget bot, the Shark has good suction power,   a big bin, and a roller brush made of bristle and plastic that doesn\u2019t get tangled up easily. There\u2019s no mapping, keep out zones, or obstacle detection, but the bot does offer big wheels that easily roll over obstacles and high transitions between rooms. It\u2019s easy to buy replacement parts, too, making this one that can go for years. <\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24869353\/236749_Robot_Vacuum_Guide_Shark_0003.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 7<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Big bin<\/li>\n<li>Easy to operate<\/li>\n<li>Easy to repair<\/li>\n<li>Big wheels means it can get over most transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud and rattly<\/li>\n<li>No mapping <\/li>\n<li>No keep-out zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shark-AV753-Connected-Runtime-Cleaning\/dp\/B08C6XGP4F\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$249.99<\/strike> $149.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharkclean.com\/products\/shark-ion-robot-vacuum-a73-with-wi-fi-zidAV753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> $249.99 at <strong>Shark<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><\/em><em><strong>Suction power: <\/strong>unknown<strong> \/ Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>425ml<strong> \/\u00a0 Runtime: <\/strong>120 mins<strong> \/ Brush style: <\/strong>single bristle \/ rubber hybrid<strong> \/ Auto-empty dock option: <\/strong>no<strong> \/ Mapping: <\/strong>no<strong> \/ Keep-out zones: <\/strong>no<strong> \/ Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shark-AV753-Connected-Runtime-Cleaning\/dp\/B08C6XGP4F?tag=theverge02-20&amp;ascsubtag=___vg__p_22761638__t_w__r_https:\/\/www.google.com\/__d_D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shark Ion<\/a>\u2019s big bin, simple app experience, decent battery life, repairability, and bullish nature make this an excellent bump-and-roll bot. It doesn\u2019t map or have any special navigation features other than colliding with things and changing direction. It\u2019s not fancy, but it gets the job done.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good one to stick under a bed or desk and set to run when you\u2019re not home, as it\u2019s loud and rattly and will bang into everything in its path. But its big wheels and 120-minute runtime mean it\u2019s less prone to getting stuck or running out of juice than simpler $200 bots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many budget bots, it uses a hybrid roller brush that\u2019s both bristle and plastic and doesn\u2019t get as tangled as standard bristle brushes. Its short, squat side brushes are surprisingly effective at getting debris into the robot\u2019s path, and because they\u2019re short, they\u2019re less prone to getting tangled in stray cords.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/24869352\/236749_Robot_Vacuum_Guide_Shark_0002.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The Shark has big wheels and a hybrid brush that isn\u2019t prone to tangles.&lt;\/em&gt; | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy \/ The Verge\" data-portal-copyright=\"Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy \/ The Verge\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But the best thing \u2018bout this bot is its tank-like wheels that will roll right over anything in its path, including high transitions between rooms, obstacles like lounger chair legs, and other furniture traps that regularly stump other bots. That\u2019s a good thing, as there\u2019s no mapping, obstacle detection, or any way to set keep-out zones here. This bot just goes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another bonus: replacement parts are easily available, making it simple to repair and just keep going.<\/p>\n<p>Shark doesn\u2019t share suction power specs, but it ably handled all my tests, including the toughest: raw oatmeal. Those little flakes are hard to pick up; side brushes will spin them all over the floor. It did a good job on pet hair, too, although, like most robots I tested, it required at least two runs to get everything up effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The app is super basic: just on \/ off, scheduling, and a choice of three power levels (all loud). Disappointingly, you can only schedule it once a day. Most robots can be programmed to do two to three passes, but in place of that, I like the option to schedule it to go out twice to make sure it gets the job done. I couldn\u2019t do that with the Shark. Still, you can press its button or use the app to send it out again if needed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">Best budget Roomba robot vacuum<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>iRobot Roomba Combo i5<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The Roomba Combo i5 Plus is the company\u2019s budget vacuum and mop robot with room mapping features but no virtual keep-out zones.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/IMG_3026.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"iRobot Roomba Combo i5\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 7<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Great vacuuming<\/li>\n<li>Room mapping<\/li>\n<li>Reliable app<\/li>\n<li><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>No virtual keep-out zones<\/li>\n<li>Can be aggressive<\/li>\n<li>Have to roll up your carpets to mop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irobot.com\/en_US\/roomba-combo-i5-robot-vacuum-and-mop\/I517020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$349.99<\/strike> $199.99 at <strong>iRobot<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-i5-Robot-Vacuum-and-Mop-with-4-Stage-Cleaning-System\/5074614907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$549.99<\/strike> $299 at <strong>Walmart (with self-emptying dock)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><\/em><em><strong>Suction power:<\/strong> unknown <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Dustbin capacity:<\/strong> 419ml<strong> \/<\/strong> <strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 90 minutes <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Brush style: <\/strong>dual rubber <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Auto-empty dock option:<\/strong> yes <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong>Mopping option:<\/strong> yes<strong> \/ Mapping:<\/strong> yes<strong> \/<\/strong> <strong>Keep-out zones:<\/strong> physical only<strong> \/ Works with:<\/strong> Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Roomba i5 is the follow-up to my previous top pick for a budget robot, the Roomba i3. It\u2019s not the cheapest bot on the block, but its cleaning chops, attractive design, good software, and robust, easily-repairable hardware make it a good choice for spending a smaller budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The i5 brings mopping capability to the lower end of iRobot\u2019s line via a swappable mopping bin that adds a flat mopping pad and a sizable 210ml reservoir. There\u2019s no carpet avoidance, though, so I had to roll up the ends of my carpets to block it from going on them. <\/p>\n<p>But this bot is best as a vacuum, and it cleans almost as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22880352\/irobot-roomba-j7-plus-samsung-jet-bot-ai-plus-robot-vacuum-review-comparison-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iRobot\u2019s higher-end j7<\/a>, but for a lot less money. It has slightly lower suction power, but it boasts Roomba\u2019s signature dual roller rubber brushes, which do an excellent job of removing pet hair from hardwood floors and sucking up oatmeal from plush carpets. These are slightly different from the Roborock dual brushes, and I find the nubs make them more effective at digging out the dirt, especially from carpet. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/IMG_3020.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The i5 can be purchased with an auto-empty dock, but like most budget bots, it just deals with the dust.&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The i5 has mapping and room-specific cleaning, so you can send it to clean the kitchen if you want. However, unlike my top pick, the Tapo RV30, there\u2019s no option to set virtual keep-out zones. If you have somewhere you don\u2019t want the bot to roam, you\u2019ll need to buy iRobot\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dual-Virtual-Barrier-iRobot-Roomba\/dp\/B08DTJ7Q8Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual wall towers<\/a>. It also has a relatively small bin, but you can pair it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Self-Emptying-Mapping-Personalized-Cleaning\/dp\/B0C4N37V2Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an auto-empty base<\/a> (although that doubles the cost).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The i5 is a solid vacuum with big wheels and a big bumper that can easily tackle any floor surface you throw at it. It can manage most transitions and is one of the only vacs I\u2019ve tested that doesn\u2019t get stuck on the uneven wooden floors in my screened-in porch. It does tend to bump into things, but it gets almost everywhere you want it to and won\u2019t be put off by a bed skirt. But if you have delicate items on rickety tables, watch out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/IMG_3032.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The i5 Combo comes with swappable bins, one for mopping and vacuuming and one for just vacuuming. The robot knows which bin you have attached and cleans it accordingly.&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As with all Roombas, the i5 is easy to self-repair, and you can buy (not inexpensive) replacements for all its parts. I\u2019ve actually rebuilt an i3 (the previous model) after it rolled over some dog poop. There\u2019s no obstacle avoidance here; you have to bump up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Self-Emptying-Robot-Vacuum\/dp\/B094NYHTMF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roomba j7<\/a> for that (which, if you can get it on sale anywhere, is a great robot vacuum.)  <\/p>\n<p>iRobot also offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/8\/28\/23845899\/irobot-roomba-combo-j5-plus-robot-vacuum-mop-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combo j5<\/a> for $529.99 (currently on sale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-Robot-Identifies\/dp\/B0C414DZPN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for $225.29 <s>249.99<\/s> at Amazon<\/a>), adding more advanced mapping, including virtual keep-out zones and better obstacle and carpet detection. It also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2023\/8\/28\/23845899\/irobot-roomba-combo-j5-plus-robot-vacuum-mop-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shinier finish<\/a>, whereas the i5 retains the fabric-covered body of the i3. If you can find the j5 on sale for close to or less than the i3 (it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRobot-Roomba-Combo-Robot-Vacuum\/dp\/B0CNL21LR4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$280 <s>379<\/s> with the auto-empty dock on Amazon<\/a> at the time of writing), go for it. Otherwise, the i3 is your best bet for a budget Roomba. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best budget robot vacuum without Wi-Fi<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Eufy 11S Max<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">The Eufy 11S Max is a super slim, repairable bump-and-roll bot with a large 600ml bin and three cleaning levels. Its biggest selling point for some, however, is that it lacks Wi-Fi, meaning you don\u2019t have to fiddle with an app.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/8A0A1946.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 8<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Big bin<\/li>\n<li>Slim profile<\/li>\n<li>Avoids obstacles<\/li>\n<li>Quiet<\/li>\n<li>Easily repairable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>No mapping<\/li>\n<li>No keep-out zones<\/li>\n<li>Small battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07R295MLS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$279.99<\/strike> $159.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/eufy-BoostIQ-RoboVac-11S-MAX-Robot-Vacuum-Cleaner-2000Pa-Suction-Quiet-Self-Charging-Black\/916242835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$279.99<\/strike> $159.99 at <strong>Walmart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/133809507780\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$279.99<\/strike> $159.99 at <strong>eBay<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em><\/em><em><strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 2,000Pa <strong>\/ Dustbin capacity:<\/strong> 600ml <strong>\/\u00a0Runtime: <\/strong>100 mins<strong> \/ Brush style: <\/strong>single bristle \/ rubber hybrid <strong>\/ Auto-empty dock option:<\/strong> no <strong>\/ Mapping:<\/strong> no <strong>\/ Keep-out zones:<\/strong> no <strong>\/ Works with: <\/strong>n\/a<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The Eufy 11S Max is a rarity \u2014 a robot vacuum that doesn\u2019t use Wi-Fi at all. There\u2019s not even an app. Instead, you just press the button, and off it trundles. It also comes with a remote if you\u2019d rather not get up off the couch, and you can use that to program it to clean at a specific time. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The 11S is super slim, 72.5 mm high, with no lidar tower, so it will get under most couches and very quiet. It has a big 600ml bin, and I was very impressed with how much it got up off my hardwood floors, even with its relatively small 2,000Pa of suction. There are three cleaning levels, and at the lowest, it registers around 55db, quiet enough to run in a home office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It does have a smallish battery \u2014 only 100 minutes of runtime \u2014 but it will go back and recharge. For $200, this is the perfect budget bot for those wary of or who don\u2019t want to deal with an app and Wi-Fi. It\u2019s a bump-and-roll bot, meaning there are no real navigation skills. But it has plenty of replaceable parts, including the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eufy.com\/collections\/accessory-for-robot-vacuums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> battery and wheels<\/a>, so you can keep it going for a long time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best self-cleaning, self-emptying robot vacuum \/ mop under $500<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Yeedi Cube<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product-description\">One of the first robots that can vacuum, mop, self-empty, self-wash, and self-dry with hot air for under $1,000, the Yeedi Cube is an older model that currently retails for under $500. It\u2019s a good vacuum and mop for hands-free cleaning on a budget.<\/div>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25115928\/8A0A0481.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Photo of Yeedi Cube robot vacuum sitting in dock\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"product-scores\">\n<h4>Score: 7<\/h4>\n<table class=\"product-pros-cons\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pros<\/th>\n<th>Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective vibration mopping<\/li>\n<li>Multifunctional dock<\/li>\n<li>Carrying handle<\/li>\n<li>Big water tank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigation can be spotty<\/li>\n<li>Obstacle avoidance isn\u2019t great<\/li>\n<li>The app is a bit fiddly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Yeedi-Washing-Emptying-Obstacle-Climbing\/dp\/B0CDX5QL9T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$469.99<\/strike> $199.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Suction Power: <\/strong>5,100Pa \/ <em><\/em><em><strong>Dustbin capacity: <\/strong>360ml<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Self-empty dock option: <\/strong>Yes<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Mopping option:<\/strong> Yes \/ <strong>Mapping: <\/strong>Yes, lidar<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Suction power:<\/strong> 5,100Pa<strong> \/<\/strong><\/em> <em><\/em><em><strong>Keep-out zones: <\/strong>Yes, virtual \/ <strong>Runtime\/Battery: <\/strong>180 mins, 5,400mAh \/<strong> Brush style: <\/strong>Single rubber bristle hybrid<strong> <\/strong>\/ <strong>Works with: <\/strong>Amazon Alexa, Google Home<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Yeedi Cube is the least expensive robot vacuum with the same kind of multifunction dock and high-end features as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22997597\/best-robot-vacuum-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">robots over $1,000<\/a>. This means it can automatically fill its onboard water tank, clean and dry its mop, and empty the bin. It also has more advanced obstacle avoidance tech than most budget bots, although, unlike the pricier bots, it uses lasers to see objects, not an AI-powered camera, which is less effective. While it originally retailed for $699.99, it\u2019s now an older model and is regularly on sale for less than $500.<\/p>\n<p>The Yeedi resembles the Shark and Roomba in its full-speed-ahead nature. It will just run into things, and if it can clean them, great! It also only goes around larger objects. So, while it ably sucked up Cheerios and picked up all the oatmeal flakes, it got stuck on cords and socks. Definitely keep it away from pet waste.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/8A0A0465.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" data-caption=\"&lt;em&gt;The Yeedi has a big onboard bin and a large 1-litre water tank that it carries with it. &lt;\/em&gt;\" data-portal-copyright=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Yeedi\u2019s mopping prowess is impressive. It scrubs the floor using a thin microfiber cloth that vibrates 2,500 times a minute to get up grime. The dock cleans the mopping pad, drains the dirty water, and auto empties the bin, but the robot carries its one-liter water tank around on its back, so it doesn\u2019t need to go back and refill during a run.<\/p>\n<p>One downside is that it uses a single hybrid rubber \/ bristle brush, which gets tangled with hair. However, combined with 5,100Pa of suction power, it did a good job of picking up dirt from the floors.<\/p>\n<p>I really liked the handle; it makes it easy to pick up the vacuum and put it where you want to clean. An onboard spot clean button means you don\u2019t need to fuss with the app to get it to clean up a dedicated area. The map offers room-specific cleaning and keep-out zones for vacuuming and mopping but can be a bit fiddly to use.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-none\">What\u2019s coming next<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/627751\/irobot-launches-eight-new-roombas-with-lidar-room-mapping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iRobot\u2019s\u00a0new Roomba lineup<\/a> includes several budget-friendly options \u2014 including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irobot.com\/en_US\/roomba-105-combo-robot\/Y314020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$219.99<\/a> <s>$319.99<\/s> Roomba 105 Combo and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irobot.com\/en_US\/roomba-205-dustcompactor-combo-robot\/L124020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$319.99<\/a> <s>$469.99<\/s> Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo, neither of which we\u2019ve tested. Both entry-level models can vacuum and mop, offer lidar navigation and mapping, and tout 7,000Pa of suction power. They also both offer virtual keep-out zones and automatic carpet detection and avoidance; however, the 205 features a new onboard debris and dust compactor, which iRobot says allows you to go eight weeks without emptying the vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><em><strong>Update, August 6th: <\/strong>Adjusted pricing and availability. 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