I posted a version of this in Apr. Some of you have been asking for an updated version so here it is. This time i’ve segmented it by price for easier comparison.

For context, this is part of my project to tinker with Reddit data and LLMs. Wanted to create something useful for the community while levelling up my coding chops.

The idea is to highlight which robot vacuums got the most love. To be clear, most love =/= best. But hopefully its a useful data point nonetheless, especially for those overwhelmed by info.

Obviously this is a very general list. It does gets more interesting when you slice and dice the data.

If you want to explore the data (e.g. read the comments) and filter more stuff (price, self-emptying, comments about pets, long hair, carpet etc) you can do so on my main project page. Disclaimer: some links on the page are affiliate they help fund the analyeses. You don’t have to use them.

Methodology in the comments.

Looking for a good robot vacuum and could use some advice. I’ve got two cats, so there’s always fur around, and the occasional litter mess. Most of my place is hard floors, but I do have a few rugs and carpets here and there.

Ideally want something that handles pet hair well, doesn’t get stuck on rugs, and can keep up with daily cleaning. Not too picky about smart features, but ease of use and maintenance is a big plus.

Budget’s up to $1,000... just want something reliable that actually works well.

What are you all using and loving?

Edit: Thanks everyone for recommendations. I ended up buying Dreame L50 Ultra. Soon, i will post its complete review.