Robot vacuums are the gateway to robotics. The differences between models are significant – and not always reflected in the price.
Navigation
- LiDAR: precise maps, works in the dark too.
- Camera with AI: recognizes cables, socks and pet messes.
- Combination: the best, but most expensive, solution.
Mopping
Rotating mop pads clean more thoroughly than mopping cloths. For carpets, the mops should lift or be detached automatically.
Docking station
Auto-empty stations empty the dustbin, while all-in-one stations wash and dry the mop pads and refill water. Factor in running costs for bags, filters and mop pads.
Data privacy
Camera models record your home. Check whether images are processed locally and whether the robot can be used without a cloud account.
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Dreame X50 Ultra
Dreame · China · 2025 · Household
- Suction power: 20,000 Pa
- Climbable threshold: 60 mm
- Battery: 6,400 mAh
- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Hard floor, Carpet, Thresholds
Image: NarwalNarwal Flow 2
Narwal · China · 2026 · Household
- Suction power: 31,000 Pa
- Climbable threshold: 40 mm
- Noise level: 57 dB
- Battery: 7,000 mAh
- Hard floor, Carpet, Finding lost items
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 Pro
Xiaomi · China · 2025 · Household
- Suction power: 20,000 Pa
- Runtime per charge: 2.3 hrs
- Climbable threshold: 20 mm
- Battery: 5,200 mAh
Dreame Matrix10 Ultra
Dreame · China · 2025 · Household
- Suction power: 30,000 Pa
- Climbable threshold: 42 mm
- Noise level: 54.9 dB
- Hard floor, Carpet, Multiple floor types
Philips HomeRun 7000 Series XU7100
Philips · Netherlands · 2023 · Household
- Suction power: 5,000 Pa
- Runtime per charge: 3 hrs
- Climbable threshold: 20 mm
- Noise level: 66 dB
Image: KärcherKärcher RCV 5
Kärcher · Germany · 2023 · Household
- Suction power: 5,000 Pa
- Runtime per charge: 2 hrs
- Climbable threshold: 20 mm
- Noise level: 66 dB