I'm firm in my belief that a robot vacuum is one of the best ways to cut down on household labor labor around the household. The best ones go about their business, vacuuming and mopping the floor and emptying their own refuse containers, before doing it all over again. The worst ones are still good for giving your cat something to ride around on.
While I haven’t tested all of the models below, they are hands down the best deals to be had on robot vacuums this Prime Day, and all come from brands I have used before and find to be reliable. (If you're feeling hesitant about pulling the trigger on one of these models, remember that Amazon still has a great return policy, and so there's little risk to trying a bot out for a few weeks.)
Roborock S8 Line
Of all the floorbots I have tested, this line remains the best, tackling carpet and hard floors with equal aplomb. The mop and vacuum both do a great job of daily maintenance, and are self emptying, which eliminates so much labor.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Regularly $1,599.99, now $949.99
Roborock S8 Max Ultra Regularly $1,599.99, now $1,199.99
eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S MAX
This is a bare bones model, which means there’s no fancy tower, and you’ll be emptying this robot manually. Still, this is a great price for an entry level vacuum, and eufy has really invested in making a range of floorbots that all function really well on a basic level. One upside to this model is that it is so low profile it easily slips under furniture.
eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S MAX, was $249.99, now $129.99
Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum
I haven’t tested this particular bot, but I am in love with the Samsung Jet AI stick vacuum, and so I have a really good feeling about it. It is a vacuum only, so no mopping, but it does have the self emptying tower.
Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum, was $1299, now $599
iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum
Roombas have been in this space longer than anyone else, and you can trust this entry-level model gives you reliable vacuuming on hardwood and carpet. It’s worth noting that this model still uses “bump and go” to navigate, which can be a plus if you have tight corners or curtained off spaces that LiDAR robots won’t be able to "see."
iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, was $269.00, now $149.99
Shark AV753 ION Robot Vacuum
I am intrigued by the “tri brush” system on this model, as generally, the more brushes, the more debris collected. Shark has a good rep in the vacuum space, and at this price and with Amazon’s return policy, it’s certainly worth trying out.
Shark AV753 ION Robot Vacuum, was $229.99, now $129.99
Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop
I actually did test this model, and while I wouldn’t recommend it at full price of nearly $1,100, at $629, I think it’s a smoking deal for a combo mop/vac with self emptying tower. While all the app features are as robust as you'd expect, I found it got caught a little too often on debris—but that will vary depending on your home, and what it's trying to clean up. .
Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop, was $1099.99, now $629.99
iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop
This was Roomba’s first foray into a combo robot, and it has gotten good reviews. I like that it uses a mop pad instead of rotating pads, and has two rollers instead of one.
iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop, was $1099.99, now $699.99
Yeedi C12 PRO PLUS Robot Vacuum and Mop
An interesting mid-range model, 8000pA suction is exceptionally high at any price point. Getting a competent mop and self-emptying tower is also unusual at this value, making this is an intriguing model to try.
Yeedi C12 PRO PLUS Robot Vacuum and Mop, was $599, now $349