With robot vacuums having existed for well over two decades, it’s no surprise that there have been leaps and bounds in the past few years. Not only have their features gotten pretty great, but they’ve also become cheaper, meaning you can grab one for yourself for around $200 and still get something excellent. Luckily, there are also quite a few great deals for you to grab, so even if you want something a little fancier, you can probably find it for a fairly good price.
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It won’t empty its own bin like fancier robot vacuums will, and it won’t mop your floors, either — but if you just want a Wi-Fi connected robot vacuum that syncs up with Alexa and the Google Assistant for voice-activated cleaning runs, this little bot will get the job done.
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The Roomba 694 is probably what you think of when somebody talks about a robot vacuum, and it’s a great entry-level choice that won’t cost you a ton of money. It’s compatible with various virtual assistants, and it can handle pet hair relatively well.
Head on over to our list of the best robot vacuums we’ve tested, and you’ll find the Dreamebot D10 Plus right at the top of our list. It, well, cleaned up in our lab-based cleaning tests, keeping up with models that cost considerably more, while also offering a self-emptying design and a built-in mopping mode at a much lower cost than much of the competition. It’s an easy cleaner to recommend at full price, but right now, you can save $100 and bring the final cost down to $300.
iRobot
The iRobot Roomba i3 Plus EVO is an excellent option if you want a robot vacuum with a base station for cheap, especially since this deal brings it exactly to $300.
While this vacuum isn’t on sale right now, it is one of our favorite robot vacuums of the year. The Roomba J7 Plus made our list as the best poop-avoiding model on the market right now. That’s useful if you’ve got pets and want to avoid a “poopocalypse.” It uses PreciseVision Navigation to avoid poop, as well as any other obstacles, so there’s no need to pick up before you run it. It generates a map of your home, which allows you to set no-go zones, and you can set it to clean on a customized schedule so it’s not running while you’re trying to relax. The J7 Plus includes an auto-emptying dustbin. You can get an extra $57 off with My Best Buy Plus
