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Roborock robot vacuum cleaning hardwood floor with auto-empty dock in background
The Roborock Q7 Max+ also mops, unlike the Roomba near the same price. Credit: Roborock
UPDATE: 5:25 PM ET | July 12, 2023

Prime Day is no joke when it comes to deals on robot vacuums. Right now, these models are at the lowest price we've ever seen them, so get in there quickly.

  • Roborock Q5 — $259.99 $429.99 (save $170)

    This robot vacuum from Roborock is a great value for your money. It comes equipped with LiDAR precision mapping, plenty of suction to clean up even the peskiest messes, and convenient app controls.

  • Yeedi Vac Max — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160)

    If you're on a tighter budget, this Yeedi vacuum and mop combo is less than $200 for Prime Day. That's at least two chores crossed off the to-do list.

  • iRobot Roomba s9+ — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400)

    This feature-packed version of the Roomba s9+ can self-empty into the included home base, and gets you a detailed, efficient clean every time. If you don't want to have to move a single muscle to tidy up your home, this is the way to go.

Overview
Best budget deal
iRobot Roomba 694
$199 at Amazon (save $75.99)
iRobot Roomba 692 and smartphone with iRobot logo
Best self-emptying deal
iRobot Roomba i1+
$288 at Walmart (save $241.99)
Roomba on dock and smartphone with green iRobot screen on white background
Best vacuum-mop combo
Roborock S8
$599.99 at Amazon (save $150)
Black Roborock robot vacuum

Robot vacuum deals have always been a pillar of Prime Day.

Now that Amazon owns iRobot, we expected an increased focus on Roomba deals this Prime Day — and we we've been greeted with a few unprecedented ones that beat the plateauing discounts we've seen since Black Friday-ish.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2023, from dates to invite-only deals

If you're not set on a Roomba, however, you have several options to score a robot vacuum on sale this Prime Day. Roborock, for instance, has almost all of its current models on sale, including a few S8 Series models that came out in May 2023.

Below, we've rounded up the best robot vacuum deals at Amazon as well as retailers holding competing summer sales events.

Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price. Amazon's exclusive invite-only deals are marked with a . Deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Robot vacuums under $200

iRobot Roomba 694 with accompanying phone app
Credit: iRobot
Our pick: iRobot Roomba 694

Why we like it

It's not often that Roombas dip under $200, so this particular model is definitely a rare gem. This Roomba features a three-stage cleaning system that lifts dirt, dust, and debris from carpets and hardwood floors. Its edge-sweeping brush takes care of the corners and edges. The Roomba 694's auto-adjust cleaning head adapts to different floor types for a thorough cleaning. You can also use the iRobot app to schedule and control cleanings, making it a convenient choice for busy households. Thanks to its intelligent navigation sensors, you'll never have to worry about this vacuum falling down the stairs or getting stuck in tight spaces.

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Robot vacuums under $500

Roomba on dock and smartphone with green iRobot screen on white background
Credit: iRobot
Our pick: iRobot Roomba i1+

Why we like it

Though it's been near this price for a while, this self-emptying Roomba for under $300 is easily our favorite Prime Day Roomba deal. The i1 and i2 Series Roombas were skipped during iRobot's recent software update to lower-tier Roombas that added room mapping. However, this isn't a major deal for smaller spaces and will save you $100 (give or take) over the i3+. The i1+ still maintains wall-to-wall coverage by cleaning in neat rows and honing in on dirtier spots.

  • Dirt Detect cleans dirtier spots more thoroughly

  • 90-minute battery life

  • Self-emptying dock holds 60 days' worth of debris

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Robot vacuums under $800

White Samsung robot vacuum and dock on white background
Credit: Samsung
Our pick: Samsung Jet Bot AI+

Why we like it

Full transparency: We weren't completely sure if the Samsung Jet Bot AI+ was worth the splurge at its full price of $1,299.99. But Amazon nearly halving that price could convince us — it even beats Samsung's own sale price of $699.99.

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Samsung's most expensive robovac combines the best features of the two most expensive Roombas. Like the j7+, the Jet Bot AI+ uses an array of 3D sensors to avoid small obstacles that other robot vacuums usually eat, like cords and pet toys. Like the s9+, the Jet Bot AI+ has one flat edge that offers detailed corner cleaning and wall trailing. The AI+ doesn't mop, but it does bring aboard a live-streaming pet camera that few competitors have.

  • Room mapping, zone cleaning, and small obstacle avoidance

  • 90-minute battery life

  • Self-emptying dock holds at least two months' worth of debris

More robot vacuums on sale under $800

Robot mops and robot vacuum/mop hybrids

Black Roborock robot vacuum
Credit: Roborock
Our pick: Roborock S8

Why we like it

Spring 2023 marked (another) new era for Roborock with the release of the S8 series — and two models are already on sale. Compared to one of our previous-favorite hybrids, the S7, the S8 introduces AI-powered obstacle avoidance, amped suction power, and dual roller brushes underneath. Roborock says those last two improvements lead to a 30% increase in hair pickup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The control of an upright vacuum comes with its own type of satisfaction. But if you're not one to classify cleaning as cathartic, a robot vacuum could erase that huge, agonizing task from of your chore list. (And did we mention the joy of having "first day clean" floors all the time?)

But whether robot vacuums are worth it or not comes with a caveat: It can't be just any robot vacuum. A cheap robovac that doesn't do the job right — scattering dust, bumping into walls, getting stuck on area rugs — might actually create more work for you.

You're all but guaranteed to be able to find a few robot vacuums on sale at any given point in the year. When you would want to wait for shopping event like Prime Day or Black Friday, however, is if you're eyeing a flagship model from a big brand like iRobot, Shark, or Roborock. These brands are more likely to showcase a never-before-seen discount on their biggest and baddest vacuums during a major deals event rather than quietly drop prices during a random week.

  • Suction power: A vacuum is the one purchase that you hope sucks a lot. Suction power is typically measured in Pascals (Pa), with most current vacs ranging between 2,000 Pa and 4,000 Pa. Stronger sucking will be needed to pick up heavier pieces of debris (be sure to set a no-go zone around Legos) and to pull matted-down pet hair from rugs.

  • Floor type: Carpeting and high pile rugs will probably require stronger suction than hard floors, as well as special features like an extra-wide or self-cleaning brush roll to prevent hair from wrapping and clogging. Folks in homes with multiple floor types might consider a bigger, sturdier robot vacuum that can hurl itself and its wheels over mats, rugs, and transitions from carpet to hard floors.

  • Automatic emptying: Because robot vacuums are typically under four inches tall, their onboard dust bins are also small — which means they frequently require emptying. (Dustbins fill up particularly quickly in homes with pets.) A self-emptying vacuum takes that job out of your hands, emptying itself into a larger dustbin in its charging dock. These larger bins can typically hold weeks of dirt without needing to be cleaned or dumped out.

  • Smart mapping and obstacle avoidance: Every robot vacuum is equipped with sensors and drop detection. But if your home has lots of rooms, lots of turns, or lots of close-together furniture, you'll have fewer navigation issues with LiDAR or vSLAM-powered smart mapping to remember exactly how your home is laid out, including labeling of specific rooms, mental notes of staircases, and ability to deploy zone cleaning. Particularly advanced models also bring a camera that perceives small objects on the floor ahead — small ones that would be blind spots for a robot vacuum without said camera, like phone chargers or pet waste. If you want to be able to spontaneously start a cleaning session without partaking in a pre-cleaning pickup session, look for terms like "3D obstacle detection" or "obstacle avoidance."

  • Low-profile furniture: No one should have to be scared about what's accumulated under their couch over the past year. A robot vacuum measuring three inches or less in height should be able to scoot under most low-hanging couches and beds.

  • Battery life and square footage: One of the main complaints people have about their robot vacuum is that it craps out in the middle of the floor. Larger spaces require more time to clean, and it all depends on how annoyed you'll be if it only finishes a few rooms at a time. Average run times for the list below range between 90 and 200 minutes, which translate to about 500 and 2,800 square feet covered on one charge.

In an unspoken sort of way, Roomba has been crowned as "the best" on the sole basis that it’s the most established brand in the robot vacuum market. But Roombas are hardly the only players to consider.

Though iRobot, Shark, and Roborock routinely top our list, whether or not any one brand or model is the best at actual cleaning is pretty subjective. "Best" to someone with four dogs and lots of carpet may not mean "best" to someone with a huge house with stairs and 100% hardwood. At any rate, patience is required. Even the best robot vacuum can still be a bumbling idiot on occasion, especially when they’re still learning the blueprint of your home.

Leah Stodart
Leah Stodart
Senior Shopping Reporter

Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers essential home tech like vacuums and TVs as well as sustainable swaps and travel. Her ever-growing experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.

Leah graduated from Penn State University in 2016 with dual degrees in Sociology and Media Studies. When she's not writing about shopping (or shopping online for herself), she's almost definitely watching a horror movie, "RuPaul's Drag Race," or "The Office." You can follow her on X at @notleah or email her at [email protected].

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Stacia Datskovska
Mashable Shopping Intern

Stacia Datskovska is an NYU journalism major (graduating this December). Her work has appeared in USA Today, Boston Globe, Teen Vogue, HuffPost, Bustle, and more. When she's not writing something or other, Stacia can be spotted crying over poetry, making a home-cooked meal, or walking on an NYC pier. For her more half-baked thoughts: @staciadats on Twitter.

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