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Robot vacuums · 93 models · 6 stores · 5 test sources

The best robot vacuum for every budget in 2026

Which robot is best, and where it costs least today. Both on one page, shipping included, updated every day.

On September 26, 2026 the best robot vacuum in our consensus is the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete, picked by Tom's Guide and Vacuum Wars: rank 1 of 44 with an all-in-one station, today $1,499 at Amazon.com including shipping to the United States.

  • The best robot vacuum under $500 on September 26, 2026 is the Roborock Q7 M5+, a robot with a self-emptying station picked by Wirecutter and Vacuum Wars, today $249 at Amazon.com.
  • The budget pick of RTINGS and TechRadar on September 26, 2026 is the Roborock Q7 M5, today $179 at Roborock (brand store).
  • The best robot vacuum and mop according to Tom's Guide on September 26, 2026 is the Dyson Spot+Scrub AI, today $1,199 at Amazon.com.

Prices updated at 8:02 AM ET · 82 of 93 checked todayTest sources' lists: Aug 4 to Sep 26

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Best pick for every need

Best budget pick Roborock Q7 M5 Budget pick of RTINGS and TechRadar $179 Roborock (brand store)
Best for mopping Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Best robot vacuum and mop according to Tom's Guide $1,199 Amazon.com
Best without a station Roborock Q7 L5 Ranked highest without a station, picked by Vacuum Wars $139 Amazon.com

Best at every budget

Under $200 iRobot Roomba 105 Vac score 27 · 1 source · charging dock only Everything under $200 → $149 Amazon.com ↗
Under $300 Roborock Q7 M5+ score 52 · 2 sources · self-emptying station Everything under $300 → $249 Amazon.com ↗
Under $500 MOVA P10 Pro Ultra score 51 · 2 sources · all-in-one station Everything under $500 → $499 MOVA (brand store) ↗
Under $1,000 Roborock Saros Z70 score 50 · 2 sources · all-in-one station Everything under $1,000 → $999 Amazon.com ↗
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Side by side

Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged × iRobot Roomba 105 Vac × Roborock Saros 20 Sonic ×
Lowest price$749Amazon.com$149Amazon.com$1,499Amazon.com
Score 42 picked by 1 of 5 tests 27 picked by 1 of 5 tests 48 picked by 1 of 5 tests
Rankrank 35 of 44 with an all-in-one stationrank 3 of 3 without a stationrank 17 of 44 with an all-in-one station
Customer rating★ 4.2 · 291 reviews★ 4.2 · 31,605 reviews★ 4.2 · 4,486 reviews
Stationall-in-one stationcharging dock onlyall-in-one station
Mop typeflat or vibrating padno mopflat or vibrating pad
Automatic mop detachyes–yes
Washes the mopyesnoyes
Hot-air dryingyesnoyes
Dust bag lastsup to 60 days–up to 65 days
Plumbing hookup–noyes
Anti-tangle brush––yes
Obstacle avoidance––AI camera
Climbs thresholds up to––1.8 in (45 mm)
Climbing system for high thresholdsyes–yes
Robot height––3.1 in (8 cm)
Noise––63 dB
On the market since––March 2026

Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact.

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Score: consensus of the positions in 5 test sources, 100 = top of every source. Every model on this list is recommended by at least one test source. The bottom of a top list is still worth half the points, and a model named by only one source cannot score above 50. Only models sold in the United States count. Method.

With all-in-one station

The station empties the bin and washes and dries the mops. 44 models, ranked by our consensus. See every model with this station type →

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Lowest price at every store that ships to the United States, shipping included, before sales tax.

With self-emptying station

The station empties the bin. You clean the mop yourself. 7 models, ranked by our consensus. See every model with this station type →

Without station

A charging dock only: emptying and mop care are up to you. 3 models, ranked by our consensus. See every model with this station type →

How we rank

We never average review scores. We look at where 5 test sources (RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Vacuum Wars, and Wirecutter) place a model in their top lists: the higher it stands there and the more sources pick it, the higher its score. The price is today’s lowest at 6 stores, shipping included, before sales tax. How our method works →

Frequently asked questions

What does a good robot vacuum cost in the United States?

The models in our ranking run from about $139 to $1,799 today. A robot with a self-emptying station costs from $249 today, one with an all-in-one station that also washes the mop from $349. We show the lowest verified price of the day per model, shipping included, before sales tax.

Is an all-in-one station worth the money?

It saves maintenance: the station empties the bin, washes the mop and dries it, often for weeks without you touching anything. You pay for that in money and in floor space, because such a station is large. With mostly hard floors and little room, a self-emptying station is enough.

What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair in 2026?

On September 26, 2026 the Roborock Saros 20 comes first: best for pets according to Tom's Guide, and number 4 of 145 in our consensus of 5 test sources. Today it costs $1,599 at Amazon.com. The Roborock Saros Z70 and the MOVA V70 Ultra Complete follow. The 10 best robot vacuums for pet hair (2026)

What is the best robot vacuum for hardwood floors in 2026?

On September 26, 2026 the Roborock Saros 10R comes first: best for hard floors according to RTINGS, and number 3 of 145 in our consensus of 5 test sources. Today it costs $1,099 at Roborock (brand store). The Eureka J20 and the Roborock Qrevo Curv follow. The 10 best robot vacuums for hardwood floors (2026)

What is the best robot vacuum for carpet in 2026?

On September 26, 2026 the Roborock Saros 20 comes first: best for carpet according to TechRadar, and number 4 of 145 in our consensus of 5 test sources. Today it costs $1,599 at Amazon.com. The Dreame X50 Ultra Complete and the MOVA P50 Pro Ultra follow. The 10 best robot vacuums for carpet and rugs (2026)

What is the best robot vacuum for high thresholds in 2026?

On September 26, 2026 the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is the highest-placed robot vacuum for high thresholds in our consensus of 5 test sources that you can buy in the United States today, for $1,499 at Amazon.com. The Roborock Saros 10R and the Roborock Saros 20 follow it in our consensus. The 10 best robot vacuums for high thresholds (2026)

What is the best low-profile robot vacuum in 2026?

On September 26, 2026 the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is the highest-placed low-profile robot vacuum in our consensus of 5 test sources that you can buy in the United States today, for $1,499 at Amazon.com. The Roborock Saros 10R and the Roborock Saros 20 follow it in our consensus. The 10 best low-profile robot vacuums for under the couch (2026)

How often do you update the prices?

Every day, at every store we follow. We read the prices from the stores’ own product feeds and web stores, and Amazon’s through price services such as Keepa. We check them for errors and keep them, so every product page shows what a price did over the last 90 days. We only call a discount real when the price also sits below the level of the preceding 30 days. Per store: how and how often

What does suction in pascal mean?

Pascal is the pressure the robot can build, as the maker measures it. More pascal helps on carpet, but it says little about how well the robot lifts grit off a hard floor: the brush, the airflow and the route matter more there. That is why we lean on test sources rather than on the number alone.

How does a robot vacuum work?

It drives through the house by itself and sweeps dirt with spinning brushes towards a suction inlet, which pulls it into a bin inside the robot. With a laser (LiDAR) or a camera it maps your home, so it works in lanes and knows where it has been. Sensors keep it off the stairs and steer it around obstacles. When the run is done or the battery runs low, it drives back to its station to charge. A station can also empty the bin and, as an all-in-one station, wash the mop.

How long does a robot vacuum last?

Years, if you look after it. Brushes, filters and mop pads wear and are replaced now and then, and the battery holds less charge over time and can be replaced on many models. How long exactly differs by model and by use. So when buying, look at the warranty too, and at whether parts and a new battery are sold separately. When the maker states a warranty, it is listed with the model’s specifications.

Other models we track

Models that are not in our ranking, because none of our test sources recommends them. We do track their prices.

Dreame D20 Air Plus 2025 · self-emptying station · ★ 4.2 · 3,644 reviews · cheapest in black Compare
$269 Amazon.com · free shipping · 1–5 days · checked today
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Narwal Freo S 2025 · self-emptying station · ★ 3.4 · 141 reviews Compare
$349 Narwal (brand store) · free shipping · 3–7 days · checked on September 25, 2026
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Dreame D20 Pro Plus 2025 · self-emptying station · ★ 4.2 · 3,644 reviews · cheapest in white Compare
$359 Amazon.com · free shipping · 1–5 days · checked today
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Lowest price at every store that ships to the United States, shipping included, before sales tax.

Where we check prices

We read prices every day at most stores, from their product feed or web store, and Amazon’s through price services such as Keepa. We check them for errors and keep them, so you can see what a price did over the last 90 days.

Which product test sources we take into account

Our ranking is a consensus of the positions in tests from, among others:

How we combine those positions, and why we never average scores, is on the method page.

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