The best robot vacuum under 300 € in 2026 in Germany

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Not needed60, 60 models
• Freshening is enough6, 6 models
• Yes, real mopping3, 3 models

Mopping freshens the floor; real stains rarely come off. Spinning or roller mops paired with self-cleaning stations deliver the most effective floor cleaning.

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine60, 60 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself37, 37 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included10, 10 models

A station can empty the bin, wash and dry the mop and refill water. The more it does, the bigger and dearer it is.

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Up to 2 cm, or none60, 60 models
• Higher than 2 cm, up to 4 cm0, 0 models
• Higher than 4 cm0, 0 models

Most robots cross 2 cm; higher thresholds need a climbing system. Measure under your sofa too: a low robot fits underneath.

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Rarely60, 60 models
• Sometimes17, 17 models
• Often0, 0 models

A robot with a camera recognises small items and drives around them. Without one it drives over them or gets stuck.

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture9, 9 models

It must also fit under low furniture (less than 9 cm of room)

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply0, 0 models

The dock must connect to the water supply and the drain, so I never fill or empty a tank (with a separate kit on some models)

• all60, 60 models
• ★★★★★ 5 stars0, 0 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher0, 0 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher0, 0 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher0, 0 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher0, 0 models

Counts only models with at least 20 reviews: with fewer, the average says little.

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• 5% & up3, 3 models
• 20% & up2, 2 models
• 30% & up2, 2 models
• 50% & up1, 1 model

Below what the same shop usually asked in the 30 days before, at a shop we followed on all those days.

• Does not matter60, 60 models
• Alexa39, 39 models
• Google Home36, 36 models
• Apple HomeKit2, 2 models
• SmartThings2, 2 models
• Home Assistant19, 19 models
• Matter2, 2 models

Based on the voice assistants and Matter support the maker lists. A model that lists none of them is left out.