Here are the top ten best-selling robotic vacuum cleaners on Amazon.com, with full details on each model – so you can quickly find the best robovac for your needs.
The first commercially available robotic vacuum cleaner was produced by Electrolux, and went on sale in 2001. One year later, the American technology company, iRobot introduced the world’s second robotic vacuum cleaner to the market. This was the first in a series of best-selling robvacs, called Roomba.
Since then, several companies have developed affordable robotic vaccums with lots of new features, many of which have quickly become mainstream, including: self-charging, scheduled cleaning, app controls and Alexa voice commands.
Prices of robotic vacuums can vary enormously, so it can be very tempting to buy the cheapest model. Generally speaking though, more expensive machines tend to be more robust, so they last longer, and spare parts are more readily available.
Battery issues and damaged sensor lenses are the two most commonly found faults on robotic vacuums. However, replacement batteries are available for many machines, and sticking a soft bumper strip around a robovac can prevent lens damage from occurring.
A substantial number of 1 and 2-star reviews from customers are about reconditioned machines, either knowingly purchased or sold ‘as new’ by unscrupulous suppliers. For this reason we recommend that robotic vacuums should be purchased from a manufacturer approved supplier in order to minimize the risk of receiving a defective unit.
1. iRobot Roomba 650 Robot Vacuum
The Roomba 650 is the best-selling robot vacuum cleaner on Amazon.com, and is also one of the highest-rated robot vacuums by its customers. However, iRobot continually update their line-up of vacuums, and the latest version of this machine in this series is the Roomba 675 – which is Alexa compatible, has a larger (90-minute) battery life and can be controlled using the iRobot HOME app. Click below for further details.
Please note that all specifications and comments below relate to the Roomba 650 vacuum.
- Size: 13.4 x 13.4 x 3.6 inches.
- 60-minute battery life.
- 84% of customers give the Roomba 650 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Includes a charging dock.
- Replacement consumables, such as side brushes, roller brushes, filters and batteries are available for the 650.
- Replacement parts, such as wheels and motors are readily available.
- 13% of customers give the Roomba 650 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- Louder than EcoVacs DeeBot N79 and eufy RoboVac 11.
- Has only one side brush.
- A number of reviews say that their Roomba 650 repeatedly travels over the same area while avoiding other areas completely.
- Doesn’t transition well on to deep-pile rugs.
- Doesn’t include a remote control.
- Doesn’t include a spare side brush or spare filter.
2. ECOVACS DEEBOT N79 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
All specifications and comments below relate to the N79. However, the N79 has now been replaced with the DeeBot N79S which is Alexa compatible, has a larger (120-minute) battery life and a ‘Max Mode suction’ option – to increase its suction power by 50%. Click below for more details.
- Size: 13 x 13 x 3.1 inches.
- 100-minute battery life.
- 73% of customers give the N79 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Quieter than many other robot vacuums.
- Works with an Android and Apple compatible app to schedule and track cleaning sessions, accessory status, battery life, and receive error alerts.
- Includes a charging dock.
- Includes a remote control and batteries.
- Includes a spare set of side brushes, a spare filter and a cleaning tool.
- Replacement side brushes, roller brushes and filters are available for the N79.
- 20% of customers give the N79 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- The N79 needs to be in the same room as the charging dock for it to auto dock.
- Some reports of poor customer service within the 12-month warranty period.
- Not recommended for deep-pile carpets or rugs.
3. eufy RoboVac 11
All specifications and comments below relate to the RoboVac 11. However, the RoboVac 11 has now been replaced with the upgraded eufy RoboVac 15C which works with the EufyHome app and is Alexa compatible. Click below for more details.
- Size: 13 x 12.8 x 3.1 inches
- 90-minute battery life.
- 80% of customers give the RoboVac 11 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- The user manual states that it can move on to rugs with a depth of up to 0.4 inch (10mm), but some customers have reported it working fine on 0.5 inch (13mm) rugs.
- Quieter than many other robot vacuums.
- Includes a charging dock.
- Includes a remote control (but no batteries).
- Includes a spare set of side brushes and a cleaning tool.
- Replacement side brushes, roller brushes and filters are available for the RoboVac 11.
- eufy is part of Anker Innovations, which has a highly rated customer service.
- 14% of customers give the RoboVac 11 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- Many 1 and 2-star ratings are due to units breaking down within 12 months – often accompanied by error codes from the machine and/or battery issues.
- Not suitable for deep-pile carpets or very dark-colored floors – according to the manufacturer.
- Mixed reviews regarding eufy’s customer service. Some customers report replacement units being sent with minimal hassle, while others say their emails have gone unanswered.
4. iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum
iRobot’s Roomba 690 offers a great combination of features at a reasonable price. iRobot’s highly rated HOME app is compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google assistant. Plus, the availability of spare parts and iRobots established track record makes the 690 a strong contender if you’re looking for a solid budget robovac.
- Size: 13 x 13 x 3.6 inches
- 90-minute battery life.
- More than 70% of customers give the RoboVac 11 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Works with the highly rated iRobot HOME app (for Android and Apple devices) to schedule and track cleaning sessions.
- Includes one virtual wall barrier (and 2 AA batteries) to set up a no-go zone.
- Includes a charging dock.
- Includes a cleaning tool and one spare filter.
- Replacement consumables, such as side brushes, roller brushes and filters are available for the Roomba 690.
- Spare parts, such as batteries, wheels and collection bins are available for the Roomba 690.
- 17% of customers give the Roomba 690 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- Only uses one side brush.
- The Roomba 690 is quieter than a standard vacuum, but louder than many other robot vacuums.
- Doesn’t transition well on to thicker rugs.
- The Roomba 690 sometimes avoids dark rugs, thinking they’ve encountered a cliff edge.
- The 690’s sensors can sometimes have trouble detecting objects with a thin width, which can cause it to slam into things like chair legs at full speed.
5. ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S Robot Vacuum Cleaner
The DeeBot N79S is essentially an upgraded version of the hugely popular N79, boasting a longer run-time and a mode which can increase suction by 50%.
- Size: 13.9 x 13.9 x 3.27 inches.
- 100-minute run-time.
- More than 70% of customers give the RoboVac 11 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Quieter than many other robot vacuums.
- Works with an Android and Apple compatible app to schedule and monitor cleaning sessions.
- Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home voice commands.
- Has a ‘Max Mode Suction’ option – to increase its suction power by 50%.
- Includes a charging dock.
- Includes a remote control and batteries.
- Replacement side brushes, roller brushes and filters are available for the N79S.
- 20% of customers give the Deebot N79S a 1 or 2-star rating.
- The EcoVacs HOME app currently has quite a low rating.
- Doesn’t include any spare side brushes or a spare filter – unlike the N79.
- Mixed reviews regarding Alexa voice commands.
- Only works with a 2.4Ghz WiFi signal.
- Not suitable for deep-pile carpets of rugs.
- It’s cleaning pattern can sometimes be quite chaotic – repeatedly cleaning the same area and completely avoiding other areas.
6. eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 11S
At only 2.85 inches high and 12.8 inches wide the eufy 11S RoboVac can clean in more areas that most other robotic vacuums. It may not be the cheapest budget machine, but it’s highly rated enough by customers to more than justify it’s price.
Please note that all specifications and comments below relate to the 11S. However, this model has now been replaced with the 30C which has similar specifications but can also be used with a handy app and has 15% more suction.
- Size: 12.8 x 12.8 x 2.85 inches.
- Up to 100 minutes run-time on hard floors and 60 minutes on carpets.
- 85% of customers give the 11S a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Transitions well on to thicker rugs and across thresholds – up to 0.65 inch (16mm).
- Quieter than some robotic vacuums (55db).
- Includes a charging base.
- Includes a remote control and batteries.
- Includes a spare set of side brushes, a spare filter and a cleaning tool.
- Replacement side brushes, roller brushes and filters are available for the RoboVac 11S .
- eufy is part of Anker Innovations, which has a highly rated customer service.
- Most 1 and 2-star ratings are due to units breaking down within 12 months – often due to lens damage or battery issues.
- Not suitable for high-pile carpet or very dark-colored floors.
- The charging base requires 3 feet (1m) of clear space on either side, and 6 feet (2m) to the front.
- The 11S can have a habit of repeatedly traveling over the same areas and completely avoiding other areas.
7. Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner
The Neato XV-21’s high suction power, allergy filter and high level of intelligence allows it to clean more effectively than most other robotic vacuums. It even works well on deep-pile carpets and rugs, which very few other vacuums can manage.
Please note that all specifications and comments below relate to the XV-21. However, this model has now been replaced with the similarly priced BotVac D3 which has a longer battery life and can use Alexa and Google Home voice commands.
- Size: 13 x 12.5 x 4 inches.
- 45-minute run-time.
- Over 65% of customers give the Neato XV-21 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Includes a charging base.
- Uses an efficient and very effective back and forth cleaning pattern.
- Very good suction power.
- Transitions well on to thicker rugs and across thresholds.
- Works on deep-pile carpets and rugs.
- Uses a pet and allergy filter which can retain more than three times the amount of fine dust particles of a standard filter.
- Includes 6 feet of ‘boundary marker’ magnetic strip which can be laid on a floor to prevent the XV-21 going into particular areas.
- Replacement batteries, roller brushes and filters are available for the Neato XV-21.
- 26% of customers give the Neato XV-21 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- Doesn’t have an edge brush.
- Not as good at cleaning edges as Roomba vacuums.
- Quite loud for a robotic vacuum, but 30-40% quitere than a standard upright vacuum.
- Quite a number of machine failures occur just outside the 12-month warranty period.
- Reasons for machine failures are varied, but the most common problems are with batteries, sensors and teh LCD screen.
- Doesn’t include a remote control.
- Mixed reviews regarding Neato’s customer service.
8. iRobot Roomba 980 Robot Vacuum
It may not be cheap, but iRobot’s reputation for robust machines paired with a strong list of features make the Roomba 980 the biggest-selling premium-priced robotic vacuum on Amazon.
- Size: 13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches.
- Runs for up to 120 minutes.
- Just under 80% of customers give the Roomba 980 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Works with the highly rated iRobot HOME app (for Android and Apple devices) to schedule, map and track cleaning sessions.
- Voice-activated controls via compatible devices with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
- ‘Power Boost’ mode automatically increases suction 10 times more than Roomba 600 & 700 series models.
- The cleaning head automatically adapts its height to maintain close contact with different floor surfaces at all times.
- The Roomba 980 filter captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and particles as small as 10 microns.
- Uses an efficient back and forth cleaning pattern.
- Includes a charging base.
- Replacement consumables, such as side brushes, extractor rollers, filters and batteries are available for the 980.
- Replacement parts, such as wheels and cleaning heads are available for the 980.
- 14% of customers give the Roomba 980 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- The Roomba 980 is not a cheap machine.
- Black floors and carpets get avoided due to the Roomba 980’s cliff sensor.
- Has only one side brush.
- All iRobot vacuums tend to be louder than those from other manufacturers – but not as loud as a traditional vacuum.
- Many 1 and 2-star reviews mention that their 980 has issued false error messages – mainly from faulty dust bin sensors and brush sensors.
- Some customers report the 980 failing to dock in its charging base, or running out of battery power before reaching the charging base.
- iRobot’s customer support could be much better.
9. iRobot Roomba 880 Robot Vacuum
iRobot hit the sweet spot with the Roomba 880’s combination of performance and price. However, this model has now been replaced with the slightly cheaper Roomba 890 which comes with a single virtual wall barrier, but has a longer battery life and uses iRobot’s highly rated app instead of a remote control.
Please note that all specifications and comments below relate to the Roomba 880.
- Size: 13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches.
- Runs for up to 75 minutes.
- 80% of customers give the Roomba 880 a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Customers have reported the Roomba 880 successfully moving on to rugs and over thresholds of up to 1 inch (25mm) in height.
- Five times more suction than Roomba 600 & 700 series models.
- Uses two rubber extraction rollers instead of a traditional single brush roller.
- Includes two virtual wall barriers (and 4 AA batteries) to set up two no-go zones.
- The Roomba 880 AeroForce filter captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and particles as small as 10 microns.
- Has a good level of intelligence to clean around all areas of a room and negotiate objects.
- Includes a charging base.
- Includes a remote control and batteries.
- Replacement consumables, such as side brushes, extractor rollers, filters and batteries are available for the 880.
- Replacement parts, such as wheels and cleaning heads are available for the 880.
- 13% of customers give the Roomba 880 a 1 or 2-star rating.
- Black floors and carpets get avoided by the Roomba 880 due to its cliff sensor thinking its on the edge of a precipice. This seems to be an issue common to all iRobot vacuums.
- Has only one side brush.
- All iRobot vacuums tend to be louder than those from other manufacturers – but not as loud as a traditional vacuum.
- iRobot’s customer support could be much better.
10. iLIFE V5s Pro Robot Vacuum Mop Cleaner
The iLife V5s Pro is the only robotic vacuum in this top-10 selling list which is also capable of mopping, and it’s small enough to slide into some very tight spaces. It’s vacuuming performance on hard floors is okay, but its mopping and carpet vacuuming could be much improved. BUT it is very cheap.
- Size: 11.8 x 11.8 x 3 inches.
- Up to 140 minutes of running time.
- 70% of customers give the iLife V5S Pro a 4 or 5-star rating.
- Includes a mop head, and a reservoir which can be filled with cleaning fluid.
- Includes a charging base.
- Includes a remote control.
- Includes a spare set of side brushes and filters.
- Replacement batteries, side brushes, roller brushes and filters are available for the iLife V5s Pro.
- 20% of customers give the V5s Pro a 1 or 2-star rating.
- Poor mopping performance. Plus, the mop head has to be manually removed to allow vacuuming.
- Has no roller brush, which results in poor vacuuming performance on rugs and carpets.
- The V5s Pro doesn’t have any sensors to detect stairs.
- The V5s Pro can only move over thresholds and rugs with a maximum height of 0.39 inch (10mm).
- Many 1 and 2-star ratings are due to machines breaking down within 12 months.
- The V5s Pro’s cleaning pattern isn’t particularly intelligent, often cleaning the same floor area repeatedly and totally avoiding other areas.
- Has a very small dust collection bin.
- Reports of poor support from iLife customer services.