How much does a robot vacuum cost? Today’s prices by type

What does a robot vacuum cost by type?

We sort the models into three tiers by the station they come with: a charging dock only, an auto-empty station that empties the bin, and an all-in-one station that also washes and dries the mop. This is how prices stand today in each tier:

* Foreign shop: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated.

On sale today by tier: charging dock only 95, auto-empty 66, all-in-one 172. The median is the price that half of the models stay under.

Why do prices differ so much?

Three things mostly decide what a robot vacuum costs:

• The station. A station that empties itself, washes and dries costs more than a charging dock, and it is bigger.
• The mopping. A robot that lifts its mop on carpet and cleans its own pads is pricier than one that only vacuums.
• The age of the model. A new model usually costs more, and last year’s often gets cheaper.

A higher price tells you what the model can do, not automatically how well it vacuums or how long it lasts. For that, look at the test results.

What is the cheapest robot vacuum?

The cheapest in each tier, on 5 October 2026: with a charging dock only Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E5, € 94 at bol.com. With an auto-empty station Dreame D20 Air Plus, € 159 at Amazon.nl. With an all-in-one station Ecovacs Deebot Mini, € 228 at bol.com.

A low price says nothing about quality. With a cheap model, check whether the tests have rated it: only tested models are numbered in our ranking.

What do the best-ranked models cost?

The best-ranked models on sale now, with today’s price:

* Foreign shop: delivery cost and VAT to the Netherlands estimated.

On sale today: 342. Highest ranked: Narwal Freo 20 (€ 873* at Amazon.fr).

When is the best time to buy?

Do not wait for a sale without checking that the discount is real. The deals page lists only real price drops, measured against the same shop’s own price over the past 30 days. The advisor turns your answers into a shortlist, so you do not pay for a station you will not use.

We use the lowest price at every shop that delivers to you, delivery included, foreign shops too. For those, delivery and VAT are estimated and marked with an asterisk. At Amazon, Prime can make the difference: this guide works out when.