Buying Guides and Deals

See how power draw, rescue time, and parts drive 3-year costs for robot vacuums. Compare two top models and get a checklist to cut waste and downtime.

Learn how to choose a robot vacuum that won’t need rescuing: prioritize tangle-proof brushes, sealed debris paths, and threshold climbing over suction. Real-home tests point to the Roborock Q7 M5+ as a reliable, low-maintenance option for pet households.

Prioritize brush design, sealing, and threshold handling - not just suction - to choose a sub-$500 robot vacuum that truly manages pet hair. Real-world tests across 17 models point to the eufy C10 as the most tangle-resistant pick, with ILIFE A12 Pro and Roborock E4 fitting budget and hard-floor needs.

Cut through marketing noise to choose a robot vacuum that truly handles long pet hair without tangles, stays quiet during real cleaning, and protects your privacy. Use the practical tests and checklist to verify hair-length performance, noise behavior, navigation, and self-empty timing in your home.

Cut through suction hype with real‑home tests that show which beginner‑friendly robots avoid hair tangles, leaks, and stuck thresholds. Get clear picks for pet‑and‑rug homes (Roborock Q10 S5+) and small hard‑floor spaces (renewed eufy G30), along with realistic upkeep and cost expectations.