Tired of picking hair out of your stick vac? Put your feet up with these self-charging and self-cleaning robot vacuum cleaners on Amazon.
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Sorry stick vacuum lovers, but the robot vacuum is now the ‘it’ home appliance.
It can be voice activated, programmed to fit your schedule and sent to clean (and avoid) specific rooms in the house.
Many models are also designed to automatically return to a dock to recharge whenever its battery runs low, while others can empty themselves.
Cordless vacuums were initially the answer to dragging heavy corded machines around the house, but lightweight models can still be pretty tiresome to use – especially for an extended time.
Whether you’ve got a busy household or want to help out an elderly relative with their cleaning, or just simply don’t like vacuuming, robot vacuum cleaners are a great way to get your daily chore done. Here we have rounded up 12 great options available from Amazon that come highly recommended by shoppers.
To help us comb through the thousands of user reviews on Amazon (so you don’t have to) we have enlisted the help of a clever analysis tool called Find Our View, created by some bright sparks out of MIT in Boston.
It told us what you really care about in a robot vacuum – navigation, ability to remove all traces of pet hair and suction – and the models that delivered.
BEST ROBOT VACUUMS FOR PET HAIR
Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $699
The Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro stands out with its 3D mapping technology and four adjustable water levels, allowing you to tailor the clean to suit different types of flooring like laminate, tiles and wooden floors.
“We’ve got a big dog and a cat that shed hair like crazy. This robot leaves the floor FREE from pet hair,” a customer said. “Much more powerful than any vacuum cleaner we owned before.”
This self-charging budget-friendly robot can work on multiple levels and store up to two maps, both of which can be programmed to avoid certain areas or perform specific tasks in set rooms.
Standout features:
• Lasts up to 110 minutes on a single charge and has a 450ml dustbin capacity.
• If you have the brand’s auto empty station, you’ll only need to replace the 2.5 litre dust bag every 30 days.
Uoni V980 Plus+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Self-Emptying Dustbin, Amazon Australia, $929.99
This robot vacuum is not only eye-catching, but also compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS and Android, so you can tell it where to go and what to do with voice control. You can also control the appliance via an app or by manually pressing an on-board button.
“It’s amazing! It looks great and high-quality, and really saves our time on cleaning the floor and carpet every day,” a happy reviewer posted. “It works really well on carpets, and can deal with cat hair.”
The robot vacuums and mops, boasts fairly strong suction power and features a 400ml dustbox and 110ml water tank.
Standout features:
• Cleans up to three hours (or 180 minutes) before it needs to be recharged.
• The self-charging unit comes with a 4.3 litre automatic dirt disposal system, which lets you go up to four weeks without needing to replace the dust bag.
Dreametech L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, Amazon Australia, $1,004.39
Boasting the strongest suction power out of all the models included in this list, the Dreametech robot vacuum can clean up to 150 minutes and has a set of comb teeth in the brush to prevent hair from getting tangled.
While many robot vacuum cleaners tend to struggle in dark areas, one reviewer pointed out the device “won’t treat dark floor carpet trim as a virtual wall”.
Several customers, who replaced their old robot vacs with this Dreametech unit, agreed it’s a great and less noisy alternative compared to models from certain leading brands.
“Without disappointing us, it works beyond our expectation,” a person posted.
Standout features:
• Can clean up to 150 minutes in one go.
• It uses LiDAR navigation, allowing it to create a 3D map of your home for better accuracy and makes sure it slows down and re-routes whenever it detects an obstacle nearby.
iRobot Roomba i7, Amazon Australia, $1,399.99
The i7 claims to be especially great for cleaning pet hair, thanks to the Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that stop tangling by adjusting and flexing in order to stay in constant contact with the floor.
“The item is perfect in every way. The vacuum does an amazing job, the base is great at the self empty and the smarts are amazing. HIGHLY recommend,” a happy shopper wrote.
If it reaches low battery and finishes mid-clean, the robot vac will recharge for the amount of time needed to finish the job and pick up where it left off.
Standout features:
• Cleans continuously for up to 90 minutes, before automatically returning to its dock to recharge.
• It has a high-efficient filter to trap 99 per cent of cat and dog dander allergens.
iRobot Roomba e5 Robot Vacuum, Amazon Australia, $1,085.47
This iRobot vacuum cleaner promises five times more power than its predecessor and contains Dirt Detect sensors that alert your robot about dirtier areas in the home, so it can go over the surface more thoroughly.
One online reviewer said their floor has “never been so clean”, even commenting they “will never live without it”.
Standout features:
• It promises a 90-minute maximum runtime.
• The robot vacuum also has an Auto-Adjust Cleaning Head that automatically adapts its height to ensure the Dual Multi-Surfaces Brushes stay close to the surface for an effective clean.
iRobot Roomba i3 EVO, Amazon Australia, $1,357
If you don’t like emptying your vacuum cleaner every day, the iRobot Roomba i3 EVO can store dirt and dust up to 60 days before it needs to be cleared and contains AllergenLock bags that can capture 99 per cent of pollen and mould.
“Overall, this is a fairly expensive device, but one that does an excellent job to justify its price. It’s not a toy; it’s a useful tool that will save you the hard work of vacuuming your floors every few days,” a shopper wrote.
Standout features:
• Can detect if there’s a larger than normal amount of pollen or pet dander and will let you know if your home needs an extra clean.
• Its suction power is supposedly 10 times more powerful than Roomba 600 Series models.
BEST ROBOT VACUUM WITH MAPPING TECHNOLOGY
Ecovacs Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $1,099
Want a robot cleaner that can vacuum, mop and act as a home security cam?
This triple threat lets you drive the model through the house and stream HD footage in real-time, and even communicate with the built-in speaker – so you can say hello to your pets or simply double check whether you’ve closed the doors.
“The little side brushes do a fantastic job of dislodging dust that builds up around the edges of furniture, something my regular vacuum can’t get to without changing attachments,” a reviewer posted.
“Vacuuming a lot more frequently now and wish I had purchased one sooner.”
Standout features:
• It can clean up to three hours at a time.
• You can also expect customisable multi-floor mapping, and apparently 60 per cent less tangling compared to the brand’s older models.
Proscenic M7 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $934.37
Described as “bloody great” by one reviewer, this Proscenic robot vacuum and mop follows a Y-shaped path to ensure it goes over the area three times for an effective clean.
“This vacuum cleaner has a very high suction power which results in my carpets being spotless. It also does an excellent job on hard floors using the brushes”, a person commented.
Standout features:
• The model offers up to 150 minutes’ worth of cleaning time, or less if you’re using a higher power mode (the same goes for all other vacuum cleaners).
• Similar to other robot vacuums with a self-emptying function, this machine has an intelligent dust collector that automatically removes dust from the robot’s dustbin and transfers it into the base to reduce the amount of times you need to manually empty the built-in dust container.
Roborock S7 Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $1,199
Need a robot vacuum that can clean multiple floors? This robot vacuum can map up to four levels and comes with a 470ml dustbin and 300ml water tank, designed to cover spaces measuring up to 200 square metres – this is similar to a small home or a little larger than an average apartment.
“The unit was easy to set up and has worked brilliantly. The dust bin is about the size of a lunch box and we manage to pack it full with dust every day,” a customer commented.
If you have a shaggy rug or thick carpet, this model is worth checking out since it’s designed to clean medium-pile carpet – rather than low-pile, like most other robot vacuums on the market.
Standout features:
• Up to180 minutes’ (or three hours’) worth of cleaning time, which is about an hour more than most other popular models.
• Other nifty features include an auto-lifting mop, which helps prevent leaving dry streaks, and ledge detection.
BEST BUDGET ROBOT VACUUMS
Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $249
Labelled a “game changer” by an online reviewer, this Eufy robot vacuum cleaner measures just 7.24cm thin but still packs an 0.6 litre dustbox (which is more than what most chunkier models offer).
As a downside, some reviewers point out it isn’t the best at detecting furniture and you will need to pick up any cords, hair ties and other items you don’t want accidentally swept up.
“The cleaning power is amazing and the side brushes are like little claws pulling all the debris into its mouth like a crab on the bottom of the sea floor. I love it a lot, so I can forgive it for bashing the furniture that it doesn’t see’,” a person commented.
Standout features:
• Cleans for up to 100 minutes on a single charge.
• The robot vacuum is apparently 75 per cent more quiet than its predecessors.
Coredy R750-W Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $319.99
Thinking about getting your first robot vacuum? A handful of reviewers agree this Coredy robotic vacuum and mop is a great entry-level model that could probably work just as well as other popular models costing three or four times more.
“My first robot vac and am very happy! Easy to set up and use,” a person posted.
“I think you need to consider your wants and needs when looking for a suitable vac and this one works for me. It doesn’t map like some expensive ones but it runs around randomly for nearly two hours and has pretty good coverage as the auto mode flicks between zig zag and wall outline mode.”
If you want to stop the unit from entering certain areas, the robot has dual-hall sensors to detect the brand’s ‘boundary strips’ which you can purchase separately.
Standout features:
• Washable HEPA filter, which is great for households with pets or people with allergies.
• Automatically increases suction power whenever it detects carpet to ensure a thorough clean.
Xiaomi Viomi V2 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Amazon Australia, $349
If you’re particularly keen on using the mopping function, this Xiaomi model packs two water tanks (190ml and 550ml) plus a 300ml dustbox. It also has three adjustable levels to match certain surfaces and prevent over soaking your floor.
“This genuinely exceeded my expectations in terms of performance and the amount of dust and pet hair it picks up!” a reviewer posted.
As a downside, the dustbox is on the smaller side at 300ml, so you may need to check whether the container is full of dust more frequently than other models – but this is a common problem for most robotic cleaners, especially if you want to clean the entire house in one go.
Standout features:
• Large wheels so it can climb over obstacles measuring up to two centimetres, such as cables, steps or thick carpets.
• It can store multiple maps, and you can use the app to control the unit and check progress in real time.
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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU PAY FOR A ROBOT VACUUM?
Robot vacuum cleaners typically cost between $700 and $1,900, but how much you’ll need to spend depends on the different features and suction power you need for your home.
Self-emptying models, which usually allow you to conveniently put off emptying the dust bag to once a month, are usually more expensive – regardless of whether the base is included or sold separately.
Fortunately, most models come with the same features, including mapping technology, ledge detection, anti-collision sensors and the ability to schedule cleans.
While the saying, ‘you get what you pay for’ usually applies to appliances, these reviews prove there’s a robot vacuum to satisfy all budgets.
Plus, there are plenty of discounts to score on Amazon. So, it’s a win-win!
ARE ROBOT VACUUMS GOOD?
With many Aussies owning more than one type of vacuum, it’s definitely worth considering getting a robot vacuum for small jobs or daily housekeeping and reserving your stick or barrel vacuum for deeper cleans. They’re undeniably convenient, especially with more models now self charging and boasting both vacuuming and mopping functions.
If you’re shopping for a pet cam, there are even units with a built-in camera that can show real-time footage of what’s going on at home.
Are you more of a sucker for traditional stick vacuums and other bagless vacuum cleaners?Check our guides to see what else is out there, including the best handheld vacuums, best car vacuum cleaners and best vacuum carpet washers. Want to snag great deals on tech and other goodies? Check out the news.com.au Coupons page to see how you can save big bucks on all your favourite brands and retailers.
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