The best robot vacuum under 500 € in 2026 in Germany

• Does not matter127, 127 models
• Not needed127, 127 models
• Freshening is enough42, 42 models
• Yes, real mopping39, 39 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 matter127, 127 models
• Emptying the bin myself is fine127, 127 models
• As little as possible: it may empty itself96, 96 models
• Nothing: everything automatic, mop included57, 57 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 matter127, 127 models
• Rarely127, 127 models
• Sometimes61, 61 models
• Often18, 18 models

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

• Does not matter127, 127 models
• Only robots that fit under low furniture21, 21 models

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

• Does not matter127, 127 models
• Only robots whose dock connects to the water supply8, 8 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)

• all127, 127 models
• ★★★★☆ 4 stars or higher17, 17 models
• ★★★☆☆ 3 stars or higher17, 17 models
• ★★☆☆☆ 2 stars or higher17, 17 models
• ★☆☆☆☆ 1 star or higher17, 17 models

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

• Does not matter127, 127 models
• 5% & up0, 0 models
• 20% & up0, 0 models
• 30% & up0, 0 models
• 50% & up0, 0 models

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

• Does not matter127, 127 models
• Alexa110, 110 models
• Google Home102, 102 models
• Apple HomeKit3, 3 models
• SmartThings9, 9 models
• Home Assistant42, 42 models
• Matter8, 8 models

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