Best robot vacuum deals: Newest models from Roborock and Shark on sale

The best robot vacuum deals this week include the newest mopping models from Roborock and Shark

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UPDATE: Jun. 29, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to include the best deals on robot vacuums from iRobot, eufy, and more.

Our top picks this week:

Best budget deal

Eufy G40

$189.99 (save $89.99 with codee)

Black and blue Eufy robot vacuum and smartphone with cleaning graphic on screen

Best self-emptying deal

iRobot Roomba i1+

$288 (save $241.99)

Best vacuum-mop combo

Roborock S8

$599.99 (save $150)

Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and a few days each month when you need to vacuum but just don't have time. Whether you detest the chore or hope to make your home upkeep a bit breezier, a robot vacuum is a lifesaver. Shop models on sale ahead of Prime Day below.

Robot vacuums under $200

Credit: Eufy

Our pick: Eufy G40

$189.99 at Amazon (save $89.99 with Prime)

Why we like it

You won't get smart mapping at this price point, but the Eufy Clean G40 does provide quite thorough coverage through neat rows, which provides more cleaning accuracy than the bump-and-go approach through gyroscope guidance (hence the "G" in the title). It manages to squeeze out more than an hour of cleaning on Max mode and has suction more than strong enough for hard floors and light carpet upkeep.

Automatically boosts suction on carpet
100-minute battery life
Schedule cleanings in the app

More robot vacuums on sale under $200

iHome AutoVac Juno(opens in a new tab) — $99 ~~$199~~ (save $100)
Eufy G30 Verge(opens in a new tab) — $158 ~~$178~~ (save $20)
Eufy 25C(opens in a new tab) — $129 ~~$249.99~~ (save $120.99)

Robot vacuums under $500

Roomba on dock and smartphone with green iRobot screen on white background

Credit: iRobot

Our pick: iRobot Roomba i1+

$288 at Walmart (save $241.99)

Why we like it

Though it's been at this price for a while, this self-emptying Roomba for under $300 is easily our favorite pre-Prime Day Roomba deal. The i1 and i2 Series Roombas were skipped during iRobot's recent software update to lower-tier Roombas that added room mapping. However, this isn't a major deal for smaller spaces and will save you $100 (give or take) over the i3+(opens in a new tab). The i1+ still maintains wall-to-wall coverage by cleaning in neat rows and honing in on dirtier spots.

Dirt Detect cleans dirtier spots more thoroughly
90-minute battery life
Self-emptying dock holds 60 days' worth of debris

More robot vacuums on sale under $500

Eufy G40+(opens in a new tab) — $279.99 ~~$399.99~~ (save $120 with code)
Roborock Q5(opens in a new tab) — $299.99 ~~$429.99~~ (save $130 with coupon)
iRobot Roomba i3+(opens in a new tab) — $499.99 ~~$549.99~~ (save $50)
Roborock Q5+(opens in a new tab) — $479.99 ~~$699.99~~ (save $220 with on-page coupon)
Samsung JetBot+(opens in a new tab) — $449.99 ~~$799~~ (save $349.01)

Robot vacuums under $800

White Samsung robot vacuum on white background

Credit: Samsung

Our pick: Samsung Jet Bot AI+

$739.64 at Amazon (save $559.36)

Why we like it

Full transparency: We weren't completely sure if the Samsung Jet Bot AI+ was worth the splurge at its full price of $1,299.99. (That's what it's going for at Samsung's website(opens in a new tab) right now.) But Amazon nearly halving that price could convince us.

Samsung's most expensive robovac combines the best features of the two most expensive Roombas. Like the j7+, the Jet Bot AI+ uses an array of 3D sensors to avoid small obstacles that other robot vacuums usually eat, like cords and pet toys. Like the s9+, the Jet Bot AI+ has one flat edge that offers detailed corner cleaning and wall trailing. The AI+ doesn't mop, but it does bring aboard a live-streaming pet camera that few competitors have.

Room mapping, zone cleaning, and small obstacle avoidance
90-minute battery life
Self-emptying dock holds at least two months' worth of debris

More robot vacuums on sale under $800

iRobot Roomba s9+(opens in a new tab) — $899.99 ~~$999.99~~ (save $100)

Robot vacuum and mop hybrids and dedicated robot mops

Credit: Roborock

Our pick: Roborock S8

$599.99 at Amazon (save $150)

Why we like it

Spring 2023 marked (another) new era for Roborock with the release of the S8 series — and two models are already on sale. Compared to one of our previous-favorite hybrids, the S7, the S8 introduces AI-powered obstacle avoidance, amped suction power, and dual roller brushes underneath. Roborock says that those last two improvements lead to a 30% increase in hair pickup.

VibraRise mopping system scrubs 3,000 times per minute
180-minute battery life
6000 Pa suction power versus 2700 Pa of Roborock Q7

More hybrids and robot mops on sale

Dreametech D9 Max(opens in a new tab) — $234.99 ~~$349.99~~ (save $115 with coupon)
Eufy G40 Hybrid+(opens in a new tab) — $299.99 ~~$429.99~~ (save $130)
Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1(opens in a new tab) — $299.40 ~~$449.40~~ (save $150 with code ROBOT150)
Yeedi Vac Station(opens in a new tab) — $279.99 ~~$499.99~~ (save $220 with on-page coupon)
Roborock S7(opens in a new tab) — $399.99 ~~$649.99~~ (save $250 with on-page coupon)
Roborock Q7 Max(opens in a new tab) — $399.99 ~~$599.99~~ (save $200 with on-page coupon)
Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 with Self-Empty XL(opens in a new tab) — $499.60 ~~$699.60~~ (save $200 with code ROBOT200)
Yeedi Mop Station Pro(opens in a new tab) — $499.99 ~~$799.99~~ (save $300 with on-page coupon)
Ecovacs Deebot N10+(opens in a new tab) — $549.99 ~~$649.99~~ (save $100 with coupon)
Roborock Q7 Max+(opens in a new tab) — $619.99 ~~$869.99~~ (save $250 with on-page coupon)
Roborock S7+(opens in a new tab) — $699.98 ~~$949.98~~ (save $250 with on-page coupon)
Roborock S8+(opens in a new tab) — $799.99 ~~$999.99~~ (save $200)

Frequently Asked Questions

The control of an upright vacuum comes with its own type of satisfaction. But if you're not one to classify cleaning as cathartic, a robot vacuum could erase that huge, agonizing task from your chore list. (And did we mention the joy of having "first-day clean" floors all the time?)

But whether robot vacuums are worth it or not comes with a caveat: It can't be just any robot vacuum. A cheap robot vac that doesn't do the job right — scattering dust, bumping into walls, getting stuck on area rugs — might actually create more work for you.

Suction power is key: A vacuum is the one purchase that you hope sucks a lot. Suction power is typically measured in Pascals (Pa), with most current vacs ranging between 1,500 Pa and 3,000 Pa. Stronger sucking will be needed to pick up heavier pieces of debris (be sure to set a no-go zone around Legos) and to pull matted-down pet hair from rugs.

Know your floor type: Carpeting and high pile rugs will probably require stronger suction than hard floors, as well as special features like an extra-wide or self-cleaning brush roll to prevent hair from wrapping and clogging. Folks in homes with multiple floor types might consider a bigger, sturdier robot vacuum that can hurl itself and its wheels over mats, rugs, and transitions from carpet to hard floors.

Consider automatic emptying: Because robot vacuums are typically under four inches tall, their onboard dust bins are also small — which means they frequently require emptying. (Dustbins fill up particularly quickly in homes with pets.) A self-emptying vacuum takes that job out of your hands, emptying itself into a larger dustbin in its charging dock. These larger bins can typically hold weeks of dirt without needing to be cleaned or dumped out.

Think about your home's layout: Every robot vacuum is equipped with sensors and drop detection. But if your home has lots of rooms, lots of turns, or lots of close-together furniture, you'll have fewer navigation issues with an advanced model that uses intelligent mapping to remember exactly how your home is laid out, including labeling of specific rooms, mental notes of staircases, and ability to deploy zone cleaning.

Pay attention to low-profile furniture: No one should have to be scared about what's accumulated under their couch over the past year. A robot vacuum measuring three inches or less in height should be able to scoot under most low-hanging couches and beds.

Assess battery life and square footage: One of the main complaints people have about their robot vacuum is that it craps out in the middle of the floor. Larger spaces require more time to clean, and it all depends on how annoyed you'll be if it only finishes a few rooms at a time. Average run times for the list below range between 90 and 200 minutes, which translates to about 500 and 2,800 square feet covered on one charge.

Look for app control: WiFi-enabled robot vacuums can be synced with a smartphone app to control scheduling, manual start, and cleaning settings, as well as telling your vac to make its rounds when you're not home. Low-end models that don't connect to WiFi will usually come with a separate remote. If you're used to asking Alexa or Google to turn off the lights or tell you the weather, a model with voice integration will blend in nicely.