Best Robot Vacuums iMore 2019
There are many robovacs on the market that claim to pack in all sorts of unique features. However, when you get right down to it, many of them are the same. These are some of the best, truly unique, genuinely feature-packed robot vacuums we've come across in 2019.
- Best for Most: iRobot Roomba 690
- Reliable: iRobot Roomba 980
- Affordable: ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
- Self-adjusting: eufy RoboVac 15c
- Versitile: neato Robotics D7
- Automatic Charge: DEEBOT OZMO 601
Best for Most: iRobot Roomba 690
Staff FavoriteControl the Roomba 690 from its companion smartphone app. It also works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, meaning you can issue voice commands.
Reliable: iRobot Roomba 980
The Roomba 980 docks and recharges itself, uses Smart Mapping technology to map out your house, and delivers 10 times the power of other robovacs.
Affordable: ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S
The DEEBOT N79S runs for about 1.7 hours on a charge and includes a three-stage cleaning system: brush rollers, an edge brush, and vacuum suction.
Self-adjusting: eufy RoboVac 15c
The eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 15c uses BoostIQ Technology to automatically adjust suction power when extra vacuuming strength is needed to get the best clean.
Versitile: neato Robotics D7
The neato D7's D-shaped design lets it get into corners better. It uses laser-guided mapping and can be customized to pay extra attention to certain areas.
Automatic Charge: DEEBOT OZMO 601
The smart ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 601 has 120 minutes of run time and will automatically return to its charger when it runs low on battery.
Keep your house neat and tidy with help from a robot maid
All of these vacuums are great options for delegating the time-consuming chore of vacuuming your home, ranging from barebones but budget-friendly to the truly expensive and robust. For our money, we'd go with the iRobot Roomba 690. It's a reliable workhorse of a vacuum. While it might not have all of the bells and whistles of its more expensive counterparts, it's a great choice for most homes.
If you're looking to save a bit more money, though, then the ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S is worth taking a peek at. You get 1.7 hours of battery life and a reliable cleaning tool that'll keep your floors spic-and-span.
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