Replaced Roborock S7 with Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI as ‘Best Upper Mid-Range Robot Vacuum’. Replaced Wyze Robot Vacuum with Roborock S5 Max as ‘Best Mid-Range Robot Vacuum Cleaner’ pick. Removed less relevant product picks from Notable Mentions and added Neato D8 to Notable Mentions.
It has an onboard HEPA filter to trap allergens as it cleans and is effective in trapping particles like pet dander. You can also use it to monitor things at home while you’re away by looking through the camera. It can also identify the type of room it’s in based on the furniture and automatically suggest different shark cordless cleaning modes for distinct areas, like bedrooms, kitchens, or bathrooms. It performs remarkably well on bare floors and does an okay job cleaning carpets. If you want to spend as little as possible on a robot vacuum and don’t want or need many convenience features, the eufy RoboVac 25C is a good option.
We loved the headlights on this robot’s 360° camera – these were effective at lighting the way when the robot went into the dark corners and under furniture. A design that’s too tall, a price that’s too high, and a set of features that’s too limited keep us from giving the Dyson 360 Eye our full recommendation. But this robot did give us an idea of the impressive engineering Dyson is capable of, and we fully expect to see better results from future versions. The 360 Eye comes with a 2-year warranty—a year longer than most other robot vacuums. The 360 Eye is has a small footprint, but is taller than most robot vacuums.
Like the Roborock, it features LIDAR navigation and feels better built; however, it isn’t self-emptying compatible. It also does a terrible job of sealing fine allergens, even with a high-efficiency shark cordless E11 filter. At the Institute we have often been impressed by the power of Dyson vacuums. In some ways, the Heurist is no exception, but its robotics and connectivity are lacking.
This makes a reliable addition to any home, proving a consistent cleaner on hard floors and carpet. While its cleaning pattern wasn’t that efficient, the app documents its path so you can see which spots may need shark cordless tending to manually. It also lets you set up no-go areas and cleaning schedules easily and the vac responded well to voice control. Dyson has a robot vacuum they’ll likely release this year to roll up on Roomba.