This isn’t Dyson’s first robot vacuum cleaner but, because the brand is a relative newcomer to the scene, it lags behind the competition with a higher price tag, fewer features and less adept navigation skills.

Under the right circumstances, the i4 is a great, relatively inexpensive cleaner. But the first i4 EVO unit we tried in this testing cycle fell short in its app functionality, especially when compared to the less expensive Roborock Q5 Max+, which maps significantly faster and whose app offers more features.

Complaints about iRobot’s customer service are rampant, reflecting a broader issue with its app and product support.

This model is equipped with a mopping system, and Roborock claims it’s self-washing and self-drying. That said, it’s one of the noisier models we’ve tested, and though it receives a respectable score in data security tests, it scores near the bottom for data privacy.

For this review, we purchased the Qrevo Slim as soon as it became available and conducted extensive tests and evaluations to compare its performance against the many other robot vacuums we've reviewed.

The iRobot Combo Roomba j9+ receives solid performance scores across the board in CR’s tests, earning an excellent score for cleaning bare floors and a very good score for carpet. It has smart mapping technology as well as avoidance technology to help it move around household obstacles like cords.

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Roborock’s customer service appears inconsistent. An alarming number of Amazon reviews report frustration about Roborock’s customer service.

The LiDAR turret quickly scanned our home's main floor plan in a single passthrough. You can use Shark's app to name rooms, set no-go zones, and send the robot out to spot-clean a 5x5 area just by dropping a pin on the map.

Another high-end feature to consider is an Automóvel-empty and self-cleaning dock. The best robot vacuum models come with docking stations that do more than just charge the robot. They empty the robot’s dustbin into a larger bag or bin, so you only have to throw away debris every few weeks or months. Premium versions of these docks have larger capacities and even include HEPA filtration to contain fine dust.

Learn all you need to know in our Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro review and see if this robot vacuum is the right fit for your home.

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The Roomba Vac 2 Essential robot + AutoEmpty dock makes cleaning effortless, with 2x cleaning power* and navigation technology that guides it to vacuum your floors in neat rows.

Maximum vacuuming suction meets vibrating mopping to ensure any kind of flooring is covered. Laser Mapping results in the most efficient cleaning path in every room. Plus, with a battery built to last up to 300* minutes on a single charge, the DEEBOT N20 PRO PLUS goes the distance to clean your entire home, as well as clear your schedule.