9 Best Robot Vacuums - 64 Robots Analyzed & Compared

[@ModernCastle]

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[@lrhyne11]

Any thoughts on Ionvac smartclean v4 - on sale for $199

[@ModernCastle]

@@lrhyne11 It looks like a rebranded baseline version of every other robot vacuum coming out of China. It's not one I'd recommend.

[@Artificial.Unintelligence]

why are your roborocks not considered for the dock?

[@ModernCastle]

@@Artificial.Unintelligence Roborock didn't have a dock launched when we released this video. However, if we updated this video today we'd definitely add the S7+ from Roborock to the self-empty dust bin robot list.

[@nissen4700]

The narwal link dos Not bring you to a narwal

[@mmarks9723]

About 9 years ago I purchased 6 Roombas over a 2-year period. They would last about 6 months their worst enemy was dirt getting inside the units causing them to go crazy. I would do self-repairs to remove the dirt inside but they would fail again in less than 3 months and would hit the graveyard in about a year. Because of this I don't even consider buying Roomba even though I’m sure they’ve come a long way since then. I currently have a RoboRock S5 and the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 which was rated #1 2 years ago. Both are great vacs but the Deebot does out clean the S5. Both still going strong. Surprised that Ecovacs was not listed to out perform the Roborock S5. In any case at these high-end prices life span of units should be a consideration now that some of these models have been on market for over 2 years

[@MultiKewalee]

Thank you so much for your information dear. This helps me so much to decide 😊🙏

[@kardy12]

I got a Roomba 980 in 2016, and the same unit is still going strong seven years later.

[@ShaCaro]

Do you not have a warranty to cover that? Sounds like you just broke them yourself.

[@scientificapproach6578]

Great video! Videos like these make my life so much easier when someone knows how to do real testing and reviews. No click bate, just great testing.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks so much, Evan! I appreciate the feedback.

[@abyedrikn]

when you type mastur-bate so much you forget how to write click-bait.

[@gundegavjakse174]

This video was just what I was looking for! Hugely appreciate the research that was put into this.

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@priyankajoshi1156]

Thanks a lot! This video was super helpful in comparing different options in the market! Appreciate the work that went in, and thanks for saving my time :)

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome!

[@CommonGuy]

Why did the Ecovac OZMO T8 AIVI not is this review? Would like to see how it compares to other vacuum/mop devices...

[@ModernCastle]

No particular reason, we just haven't had a chance to test it yet.

[@DavidSmith-ef9wy]

at 3:40 you picture the docking station in between two pieces of furniture. Im confused as i thought there had to be at least half a metre or so to each side of a robot station, in order for it to work properly? Thanks for the review !

[@ModernCastle]

Most robot brands do recommend that, and sometimes it ends up being true that the robot struggles if it doesn't have much space. That said, in general, it's not really a hard requirement. I routinely put my robots into pretty tight entry areas and I almost never have any issues with it.

[@DavidSmith-ef9wy]

@@ModernCastle thank you , I appreciate you taking the time to answer. A question which I’ve searched high and low for an answer to! 👍😃

[@ModernCastle]

@@DavidSmith-ef9wy My pleasure!

[@traceyevans6242]

Thank you so much this was a fantastic breakdown on each model. This has helped tremendously on narrowing down what I need.

[@ModernCastle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spaghetti1307]

Terrific video! Thank you so much for going into all this detail, truly helps a lot!

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@mohamedahmed1023]

Was surprised the Deebot T8 or N8 Pro didn't make this list. The obstacle avoidance is such a clear advantage over the other vacuums here.

[@ModernCastle]

N8 Pro made an honorable mention at the end. But didn't make the full list due to simple cleaning performance. It doesn't matter how amazing the navigation is if it doesn't compete on cleaning performance. I haven't tested the T8 yet. Cannot say how good / bad it is.

[@mohamedahmed1023]

@@ModernCastle once you start to hit the 90%+ mark in cleaning, the cleaning performance becomes increasingly irrelevant to me. I'd easily give up 5% or more on cleaning for better obstacle avoidance.

[@ModernCastle]

@@mohamedahmed1023 That's fair. My cleaning benchmark was higher, but if you're okay with 90% then absolutely the N8+ Pro is a much higher recommendation. You may also consider the Roborock S6 MaxV and new Roomba j7+, which we recently tested here - moderncastle.com/roomba-j7-plus-review/ Both of those also have obstacle detection and avoidance features.

[@kim-gg9vk2nq8n]

i'm doing my research, first time buying, thanks for the review

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome!

[@damianalcantara8223]

Great great video. This one really resume the data about cleaning robots and it was massively useful. Thanks a lot!!

[@ModernCastle]

Glad it helped!

[@Etta66]

Best Robovacuum review ever. Thanks

[@ModernCastle]

Wow, thanks!

[@angieespinoza5853]

I’ve had the Roomba S9+ for about 2 weeks now and while it has powerful suction it has done a terrible job of mapping my house and gets stuck almost every time it cleans. It will not go around objects but will simply keep bumping into it until the battery dies. Is this typical or did I get a defective one? It was a lot of money and I had the shark AI before it which did much better at navigating.

[@ModernCastle]

It will probably get better over time as it better learns the layout. But it has no obstacle detection, so it is going to bump into stuff. I would suggest creating no go zones around areas that it is routinely getting stuck on.

[@angieespinoza5853]

@@ModernCastle Thanks for the reply, I ended up returning it and got the Deebot ozmo T8 which I already like much better. The true detect 3D feature seems much better for my household layout and needs.

[@ModernCastle]

@@angieespinoza5853 Nice. Glad to hear the T8 is working well for you.

[@ModernCastle]

@@jzvr5842 What Roomba lack in mapping they make up for in raw cleaning power. It's as simple as that. That's why they are included here.

[@isabelmateus2547]

This video is incredibly well done, thank you a lot for providing us with this useful information

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome and thank you for your kind words :)

[@peacefrog0521]

Love my Roborock E4. It almost never gets stuck or hung up on small obstacles. I can basically press the button and leave it alone. The battery life is also terrific, even on Max power. I can usually run it two or more times (I.e., to pick up what it left behind, or to run it on different floors) on one charge. I’d bought a Tesvor M1 with more power but it constantly got hung up on mats, etc., requiring intervention. I only wish the Roborock came with a remote and had extra brushes/rollers/filters included.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad to hear the E4 is working so well. Your experience with Tesvor sounds similar to the type of issues we faced when testing one of their models.

[@peacefrog0521]

@@ModernCastle Thanks - I should have mentioned, I bought the Tesvor for my parents but tried it in my home first. Their house is larger with a more open floor plan. It ran much better in their home than in mine which is smaller and a bit more cluttered and awkward. It was a great value at about $155, which included a remote and extra consumables (brushes, roller, filter). They’ve been using it at least weekly for two months and like it. So it has its place. I got the Roborock in February, before getting the Tesvor, and I’m very lucky and glad that both have worked out well in our homes.

[@rachelbick2130]

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[@peacefrog0521]

@Sean _ There’s a “Maintenance” indicator in the app which lets you know when it’s time, based on hours. Usually twice a month, or if something gets caught in them, which isn’t often. I haven’t even replaced them yet.

[@user-yw8zu3lp3p]

Great info and very informative and educational! Thank you!

[@ModernCastle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcuscruiser990]

Any chance of a Roborock G10 review?

[@ModernCastle]

As soon as it's available in the US we'll get one for testing

[@sinanalajrad]

Thank you for the enormous effort

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome!

[@jbmcdoogle]

I need to find the serial number of my N8+. I was told it's on the bottom of the dust bin but where is it? I can't find it.

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately I am not sure where it is. My N8+ is in storage and I cannot easily get to it. Sorry!

[@jbmcdoogle]

@@ModernCastle I found it! It's actually on the top under a lid that's sort of hidden.

[@ModernCastle]

@@jbmcdoogle Nice! Glad you found it.

[@petermorvay1842]

Hi would you review MI Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro + as well?

[@ModernCastle]

I can add it to our list.

[@feschmidhausler]

I usually don’t comment on videos but I had to do this here. Hey man, thank you so much for you (and team?) for the video. We just moved to the US and we were looking for a robot and your content helped A LOT! Thank you so much for that man!

[@ModernCastle]

You're too kind, Fellipe! Thanks so much. Myself and my small team (there's 3 of us working on Modern Castle now) do our best to create the best data and videos we can. I'm glad to hear the video was helpful! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

[@mourbonaventure7475]

Please create a BEST NO MOP category. Massive demand for this in all the comment sections.

[@ModernCastle]

Will do! We're going to be doing a new best robots videos within the next 2-3 months.

[@rubendhernandez4748]

Amazing video! Thank you, sir

[@ModernCastle]

My pleasure!

[@nancygranata4788]

Hello. Thank you for your very informative videos! I am looking to buy a robot combo taking advantage of the Black Friday offers. The Ecovacs Omni is discounted at £849 but so are other Ecovacs models including the T10plus (£549), N8 plus (£219 or £349 with station), Turbo (£749), T8 Aivi (£309). Unfortunately the Roborocks are not on offer. What I care about the most is cleaning performance, less about the smart features. So my question is in terms of cleaning performance is it worth buying the Omni or other more expensive models over the T10 plus or the N8 plus? The T10 plus seems to use a similar mopping technology as the S7 MaX Ultra so I wonder whether it would be as effective at mopping ? Thank you very much !

[@ModernCastle]

Here's a quick comparison of the models we've tested. The following are average debris removed by weight across 3 floor types: Roborock S7 MaxV = 97.9% Deebot N8+ Pro = 92% Deebot X1 Omni = 96.5% Deebot X1 Plus = 92.2% Narwal T10 = 99% hardwoods, 44.5% on carpets In terms of mopping...Narwal T10 is the best, followed closely by S7 MaxV, followed by X1 Omni.

[@nancygranata4788]

@@ModernCastle thank you! Do you have any data on the Deebot T10 plus? Thank you so much !

[@ModernCastle]

@@nancygranata4788 Unfortunately, no. We haven't tested yet.

[@HealthandBeautyAP]

thank you for including budget models and higher end models so we know the difference

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome. I'm glad to hear they were helpful additions.

[@meltdownblitz]

Love these type of videos. I love robot vacuums. Changed my life for sure!

[@ModernCastle]

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for your feedback.

[@richardday3136]

If you count robot sweeping, I'm guessing I have more sweep credit than most of my male ancestors.

[@demixie1192]

yes, Robot vacuums, Let's free your hands and enjoy a clean life!

[@bradandkrit]

Great format video! Very helpful.

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it!

[@joeyanderson6660]

How come the deebot T8 AVI didn't make it in the top few

[@ModernCastle]

We simply haven't tested it yet.

[@patricknelson]

Awesome summary! Thanks so much.

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome!

[@ozerkpnarl3810]

Hi, is there any model which works properly all features included without any WiFi or Hotspot or internet connection? -it is supposed to work automatically by itself and clean home whilst I am away from home!

[@ModernCastle]

There are numerous robots that work perfectly fine without wifi...it's only that they work best with wifi / app. When I say "work perfectly fine" I mean if you press the button on the robot it will go out, clean, and come back. But as far as mapping, scheduling, and other smart features, no, those are only going to be activated with the app, which only activates with wifi.

[@ozerkpnarl3810]

@@ModernCastlethank you man 👍🏻 i am planning to have a multi sim(i have unlimited data on current sim) and insert it another iPhone which is gonna be hotspot and open all the time at home definitely then I think it will work as a WiFi modem for all smart home devices. Correct right?

[@ModernCastle]

@@ozerkpnarl3810 Yeah, that should work perfectly fine. Robot will just view it as wifi, even if it's going over a phone's hotspot.

[@ozerkpnarl3810]

@@ModernCastlethank you man 👍🏻

[@ModernCastle]

@@ozerkpnarl3810 Np!

[@marijobarisic5623]

hi, can you tell me your opinion about ecovas deboot ozmo t9 or roborock s7 for mopping. i own a roborock s5 and plan to replace it

[@ModernCastle]

I've not tested the T9, so I don't really have an opinion on that one. The Roborock S7 is an excellent mop. Arguably the best 2-in-1 on the market. You can see our deep dive review of the S7 here - moderncastle.com/roborock-s7-review/

[@marijobarisic5623]

too bad. there are very few reviews for the t9, the few I looked at I think could be better than the s7 for mopping

[@ModernCastle]

@@marijobarisic5623 Eh...it's possible, but I would say doubtful. I think these 2-in-1 mopping vacuum robots have really capped out at how good their mop can be. I've tested basically every version of it from 2 dozen different brands. In my experience there are 2 types...good and okay mops. Nothing is incredible. And nothing is a replacement to a traditional mop. Don't get me wrong, they are good, definitely worth using. But I wouldn't expect miracles from any of these.

[@imesha]

@@ModernCastle really grate video thanks! I also saw couple of videos about the Deebot T8 compared with Roborock s7 and apparently it does a better job of mopping than the Roborock. Just want to know if that it true or not..

[@masterblasterssoftwash]

Can I use the roborock s7 for a 2 story home. Or will I need one for each floor?

[@ModernCastle]

Yes, you can use it for multiple stories. It maps each floor in its memory.

[@samanthaowen3638]

Hi, Have you tried the Shellbot yet?

[@ModernCastle]

I have not.

[@sgeraldop]

Best reviewer by far. Thanks for the hard work

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you very much!

[@Shammgod523]

Thank you. Very in-depth video. Appreciate your time and effort.

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome!

[@jonathanputrahartono4774]

Big thanks for the review

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome

[@northtosouthern]

Which one would you recommend for a large mostly open commercial space with no wi-fi?

[@ModernCastle]

I'd go with the Roborock S7 - amzn.to/3sndaJt Great performance with and without the app / wifi. Better navigation and obstacle detection. Great robot for home and commercial spaces.

[@Michael-zn2jc]

I have a Roomba 960 and stools with the same bases. The roomba is having difficulty charging and is a beast that tries to climb over the stools and scratches them. I just want one that won’t try to climb over them and will just vacuum around. Are the roborock and ecovacs my only choices?

[@ModernCastle]

The 960 would be fine, you just need to place the digital barrier so it blocks off those stools. If that's not an option, you'll need a robot vacuum with digital mapping that allows you to create virtual barrier within the map. Then you can block it off on the map itself. The Roborock S-series will do that, as will the Roomba i7 and S9, in addition to a number of other brands, but those would my first picks.

[@Michael-zn2jc]

@@ModernCastle thank you

[@ModernCastle]

@@Michael-zn2jc you're welcome

[@pauldittus]

Thanks for the review! Have you tried the Eufy L70? If so, how does it compare to the Roborock S5 Max and the Roomba i7? Would you recommend one over the other?

[@ModernCastle]

I haven't tried that specific Eufy model, so I'm not sure how it compares. After trying a couple of the more budget-friendly Eufy models I was really underwhelmed, as a result, I haven't spent much time or money buying & testing them. Between Roborock S5 Max and Roomba i7+ it comes down to a couple of things: 1) Roomba i7+ has a self empty dust bin and performs better on carpet, but has worse navigation 2) Roborock S5 Max doesn't do as good on carpet, but has better navigation and is able to mop If you have more carpet, I'd say go Roomba. If you have more hard surface flooring, go Roborock.

[@pauldittus]

@@ModernCastle super helpful! Appreciate it!

[@ModernCastle]

@@pauldittus My pleasure! Happy to help.

[@jessicaaweinstockparedes3938]

Very thorough, thank you. What about two story homes? Can you simply carry it upstairs rather than separate ones for each floor? Will the app understand there are different maps etc? New to this completely. I have always manually cleaned. Thinking of the RoborockS7, or possibly that and the Narwal. But, our first floor, where I will want the Narwal possibly, will have several rugs, isn't that one of the problems with the Narwal - getting the rugs wet? Lastly, have you tested the Samsung Jet Bot? Any thoughts? They have a mop accessory that has the rotating brushed similar to the Narwal..

[@ModernCastle]

Yes, you can carry them up to the 2nd floor. Most include the ability to map and store multiple floors. Regarding Narwal, it's not a ton of water. Even if it went over your rugs they aren't going to be soaking wet. However, it's easy enough to just block those areas off within the digital map. Haven't tested Samsung Jet Bot. However, I have one in my studio now. We're testing next week. Our contextual review will be on ModernCastle.com next week, video review to follow some weeks later.

[@jessicaaweinstockparedes3938]

@@ModernCastle Thank you so much! Do you still think the Narwal and the RoborockS7 are top choices, or is there another I should eye? This is SO helpful, thank you!!

[@ModernCastle]

@@jessicaaweinstockparedes3938 If you have lots of hard wood / hard surface flooring, Narwal is indeed the best. It's what I'm using in my home (which is all hardwood, tile, and a couple of rugs). If you have lots of high traffic areas and lots of carpet, I'd go with the Roomba S9+. It has the best carpet cleaning performance we've tested to date. If you have lots of obstacles or a mix of flooring types, then I'd go Roborock S7, S7+, or S7 MaxV Ultra/Max (those last 2 models come out later this year).

[@jessicaaweinstockparedes3938]

@@ModernCastle I really appreciate it! I subscribed and have sent your link to friends and neighbors. This is hands down the best intel on this subject. I'm still stuck. We have 3600 SF spread over two floors. The downstairs is almost all porcelain tile, with some rugs and one carpeted bedroom, the upstairs is tons of carpet - all carpet actually, except the bathrooms. I'm not totally against buying two of these options, but would love to be able to meet our needs with one, and would like to avoid buying all three. The narwal is so tempting to not have to mop, but it seems like I'm going to be manually mopping those upstairs bathrooms no matter what...Should I do the Narwal downstairs, the Roomba upstairs and just mop those bathrooms manually? Or just get the roborock for the whole house and hope for the best? (Does it do a decent job on carpet just not quite as good as Roomba?) Finally what is the difference between the Roborock S7, S7+ (does this just mean with the docking station) and the S7 MaxV Ultra/Max - are those worth waiting on? THANK YOU!!

[@ModernCastle]

@@jessicaaweinstockparedes3938 Based on your setup I would go with the Narwal downstairs and a Roomba upstairs and mop your upstairs bathrooms manually. I have all hardwoods + rugs in my home so that Narwal has just been perfect. As far as robot mops, it's basically as good as it gets. For your upstairs, since it's mostly carpet, a Roomba makes the most sense. i7+ would be my first pick, though if you wanted the absolute best the S9+ is great also. S7 vs. S7+ just means the + has the docking station, regular doesn't. S7 MaxV Ultra & Plus are amazing robots, but VERY expensive. $1,400 for the MaxV Ultra. If you want the absolute best bleeding edge performance, that would be a good choice for your upstairs, and would also then mop your upstairs bathrooms in a single system. It would be a good choice for downstairs also. If you only wanted one robot this would be worth waiting on...you'd have to take it upstairs / downstairs, but it would meet all of your flooring needs.

[@dts227]

Hello!! what about the deebot ozmo 950? is that vacuum more than 90%?

[@ModernCastle]

It's not a model we've tested yet.

[@lorawaloski]

I've had a Roborock S4 for the last year as my first robot vac, and it's been amazing on my all-hard floor home. Glad to see that some of the higher models are highly rated when I'm ready to upgrade. (The mopping on the S7 is quite temping!) I do admit, the testing for the carpet definitely looks legit because it does struggle a bit on my door mats, but I like that it automatically kicks into high mode when it senses carpet.

[@johnjackson289]

Thank you for the excellent, informative vid.

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome

[@patrickc6785]

Thanks for doing this. Alhough technology upgrades so quickly (and sadly many reviews like these get outdated so quickly), this remains pertinent and immensely helpful today. Just confirmed my next purchase. I appreciate it.

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome. Glad to hear it was helpful! I try and do a new video of this type each year with all of the most recent models.

[@TheKronos10]

Great video! What about Xiaomi Viomi V3?

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks! We recently tested it, I wasn't overly impressed.

[@peterklanjscek]

@@ModernCastle Why not?

[@ModernCastle]

@@peterklanjscek Cleaning performance was pretty mediocre across the board. I don't know why exactly, as functionally it doesn't look all that different, but it left much to be desired.

[@JustinHEMI05]

Whoa! I was wondering where the sleepopolis guy went! Glad to see you still doing your thing. Found this channel searching about vacuums.

[@ModernCastle]

You found me! :D We're still out here just trying to create amazing reviews. Vacuums today, but we've got some cool new stuff upcoming! So stick around

[@jackieglissman3248]

Great video but i cannot hear how loud or how quiet the robots are.

[@ModernCastle]

Do we noise tests in our updated video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpbdpX6lnc1mo5I

[@lingo654]

Hi, Just found your channel while looking to upgrade my roomba since it leaves rug remnants everywhere. I was looking to get the s9+ after watching your review, but on their website they have a massive number of 1 star reviews lately. Are there issues with the s9 reliability? Also do you know much about the roborock dock compared to the roomba docks? Thank you!

[@ModernCastle]

I cannot speak to every negative review on their website, but it does seem like many of them are complaining about a known issue with the firmware. There was a period of a couple of months where the S9+ was behaving poorly, but that issues seems to have been resolved since the sent a new firmware update out. In any case, I haven't had any issues with my S9+. It doesn't get stuck or have trouble navigating with any higher frequency than any other high-end robot vacuum. We tested the Roborock dock when it launched. You can read our review here - moderncastle.com/roborock-self-emptying-dust-bin-review/ I'd say it's every bit as good as Roomba.

[@twodogegg1484]

do you know Arnagar S8pro？comparing roborock and ecovacs, are they similar?

[@ModernCastle]

I have not heard of Arnagar. Roborock is notably better than Ecovacs in my experience.

[@twodogegg1484]

@@ModernCastle i see, I just happened to see S8pro similar to them on Amazon, but the price difference is quite big, I don't know where the difference is

[@ModernCastle]

@@twodogegg1484 I would avoid buying anything from these weird brands without a history. These types of companies pop up all the time, sell like crazy for 18-24 hours on Amazon, and then totally disappear.

[@Gianina451]

Which is a good one for carpet and hardwood floor, not mopping needed because I have a moping vacuum

[@ModernCastle]

Roomba S9+ and i7+ are the best performers for carpet and are equally as good on hardwoods. Buy Roomba S9+ - amzn.to/3vqeWLx Buy Roomba i7+ - amzn.to/3wCGc9y

[@swamibeyond6382]

The 3 critical points to consider...should be 4 which would include ease of maintenance/repair.

[@imesha]

What about ‘ECOVACS Deebot T8’? I heard it’s better or in par with Roborock s7. Is that correct?

[@ModernCastle]

I haven't tested the T8 yet, so not really sure how those compare.

[@mmarks9723]

Great Job! - I Like the Roborock S7 for it's All in one performance.

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you!

[@yamahass66]

Where did you buy the grey carpet? :D

[@ModernCastle]

Local carpet store here in Phoenix. It was just a sample they happened to have for cheap when I went in. Unless you're talking about the rug, the rug is Ruggable - amzn.to/3AvYdLS

[@AJRalph19]

Love the in depth video! Thank you!!

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome!

[@ChristianTDM]

Do you have experience with Xiaomi Dreame F9? Low price (Denmark), with mop and app control with all the fancy features.

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, no. I haven't tested that one.

[@alm3id4]

Would like a review on that one! Looks like great value

[@ChristianTDM]

@@alm3id4 I bought the Xiaomi Dreame D9 instead. Cost only a little bit more, but it uses LDS laser navigation system which gives it some more features that i use daily, like individual room cleaning. And SLAM for the most efficient cleaning routes. None of them are needed, I'm just willing to pay the extra money for some quality of life features ;)

[@alm3id4]

@@ChristianTDM cool! I might get the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Pro, which also uses LIDAR

[@ChristianTDM]

@@alm3id4 I thought of that as well, but it has mixed reviews. And where I live, the Mop Pro is more expensive than the F9 and D9. And the Mop feature is not something that I'll use as often as the vacuum. The D9 has a mop I can use when needed though. But it's up to you, I think all 3 will work just fine for most people :)

[@godra051]

@ModernCastle can you do opinion on Shark AI two in one?

[@ModernCastle]

You can see my full review here - moderncastle.com/shark-ai-ultra-2-in-1-review/

[@MatHanley]

Recently got a Eufy X8 - and it's great. Think it's similar to the Roborock. I was trying to compare the X8 against the Roomba bots but they make it so complicated to figure what the differences are and what's value for money. I have to say though it works really well it seems, especially for mapping and getting around the home. Not sure about ostacle avoidance that much as we try keep everything off the floor if we can help it but the laser mapping works really well, and it navigates around the house and avoids the no-go zones in the app. Might worth having a look if you can get your hands on one.

[@ModernCastle]

We tested it here - moderncastle.com/eufy-robovac-x8-hybrid-review/ It left something to be desired on low carpet and got stuck a few times in our tests, but otherwise it was a solid robot.

[@MatHanley]

@@ModernCastle ah I'd missed that. I forgot about the website. For the price point ( we got it on sale) it does seem pretty feature packed

[@ModernCastle]

@@MatHanley Yeah, I saw that had a pretty good sale price going. At that price it's def a good value.

[@abc123-d2t]

Thanks for showing you are awesome love your video.

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@johnj.parker6812]

How are these at getting over tall thresholds? I have two bathrooms with up to a 3/4" height difference and a beveled edge.

[@ModernCastle]

They can all handle around 3/4", but not much more than that. You should be fine

[@JR-mk6ow]

You earned a sub due to your solid and long work!

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you and welcome!

[@rachelking7002]

I have the goovi robot vacuum. Have you reviewed it and if so, how was it?

[@ModernCastle]

I haven't reviewed it yet. Don't really know anything about that brand. Sorry.

[@soblevsa]

Great review

[@kimrichardson221]

I have a lot of pets and live in desert so there is a ton of pet hair and dirt... A LOT of dirt. I can sweep my kitchen floor in the morning and by noon the floor needs to be sweeped again and vacuuming our carpet has the same issue. I can dust and literally 30 minutes later I can write my name on the furniture. It is enough to drive me crazy.. I need help! I was wondering if you think getting the Roomba S9+ and the Narwal would be the best way to have a daily clean home. I want the robot to be self empty and I would like the mop to be self cleaning. Before watching your amazingly informative video I was thinking about the Bissell Spinwave 2 in 1. Being disabled I have a very hard time keeping up with my cleaning and any advice you can give me would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.

[@ModernCastle]

I feel your pain. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, so constant dust is something I understand. I think you nailed it with your recommendations for the S9+ and Narwal. Out of all of the robots we've tested over the years that ones I use in my home and office are the Narwal, Roomba S9+, and Roborock S7+. I am continually astounded by how much dirt and dust the Narwal T10 picks up in mopping mode. The dirty water tank is absolutely filthy every single time. If you've got the budget for a Narwal T10 (amzn.to/2R7uFja) and a Roomba S9+ (amzn.to/3vqeWLx ) those are my top 2 picks.

[@kimrichardson221]

@@ModernCastle Well, I did it. I'm broke as all get out but I'll have clean floors. Thank you for all the work you put in to this. You really saved me. Have a wonderful holiday 😀

[@ModernCastle]

@@kimrichardson221 You're very welcome! Those robots should both last you many many years. You'll have to let you me know how you like them!

[@AgentJMA]

I didn't see it in the list you reviewed but was wondering if you tested the Shark IQ robots 1001AE models and your thoughts compared to the Roomba models?

[@ModernCastle]

We discuss the Shark IQ towards the end of the video, but you can find our full review here - moderncastle.com/shark-iq-review/ Shark was notably worse than Roomba and most of the other top performing models in this video. I have heard their newer models are better, which we'll be testing in 2022, but as of now I wouldn't recommend Shark's robots.

[@cherny2010]

Which one is the best for corners cleaning? Most of the dog hair on the floors in our house accumulates in the corners.

[@ModernCastle]

Roomba S9+, flat run allows it to simply get further into the corner.

[@mellanese]

Thank you for an extensive review of various vacuums! My main must-haves are good hardwood floor cleaning, the Alexa feature, and basic dependability. I'm considering the Roomba 694, I think the Dream D9 is too high to go under my sofa. What about the Eufy G30 for hardwood floors?

[@ModernCastle]

Between those, I'd say the Roomba 694 is the best choice. Roomba 694 was a better performer than the Dream D9 in our tests. Regarding Eufy's G30, I haven't tested that specific model, but other budget / mid-tier Eufy's I've tested have been extremely disappointing. I wouldn't expect any different from the G30.

[@mellanese]

@@ModernCastle Thanks for the recommendation, I just ordered the Roomba 694!.

[@ModernCastle]

@@mellanese My pleasure

[@Garcheezy]

awesome video, thanks!. The most complete big analysis i´ve seen. I would have been nice to have a "budget robot with decent navigation and mapping". I have a pretty complex house, but i dont really need the flashy things like object avoideance, self empty dust bin and that kind of stuff. What i really need, and i think is the most important thing for most of us is decent performance and mapping where you can tell the vacuum to clean whatever you want, with virtual walls and no-go zones.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm starting to pull together the script, data, and all of our tests for a 2023 version of this video. I can make a point to include that section in the upcoming video. Most likely, the best robot for you is going to be whatever is the best Roborock model you can afford. Roborock S4 and S5 are reasonably budget friendly If you need something less expensive than the, Roomba 675 / 694 / 695 is your best option.

[@Garcheezy]

@@ModernCastle thank you so much!. My budget is 300/400dls, and for that money I´ve also found some xiaomi models like the mi robot vacum mop 2s and pro. or other brands like dreame. I´ve seen a lot of good reviews of them. Im gonna take a look at your suggestion too and make a desition.

[@ModernCastle]

@@Garcheezy I wouldn't buy a Xiaomi, as it's just a worse version of Roborock. Dreame I've found to be very hit or miss. But I've also mostly only tested higher end Dreame models. Not sure how good / bad their budget lineup is.

[@Garcheezy]

@@ModernCastle thats the thing, for what i've read most of xiaomi robots are basicly roborocks but cheaper. Their app is the same as roborock, so, at least software wise they seem pretty solid. I've also read really good reviews. Idk, i 'll watch som more videos to have a definitive answer. For now the roborock s5 seems to be the better option. Thanks!

[@ModernCastle]

@@Garcheezy Maybe their new stuff is better, but all the Xiaomi bots I tested a few years ago were just stripped down versions of Roborock. In the last few years Roborock has risen from a sort of mid-level manufacturer to arguably the best robot vacuum brand in the world. With the launch of their new S8 Pro Ultra I'd say they are now definitely better than anything else on the market.

[@fishelsteinberg9814]

This video is so helpful can u do a video of robots that have vibrating mops like the roborock s7 vs the deebot with the mopping pro attachment....ty for ur gr8 videos

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you! I'll add that to our suggestions list. Perhaps we could just do a video that focuses on all robot mops and vacuum mop combos.

[@angrygreek1985]

Why no info about 360 robots?

[@ModernCastle]

We've tested a couple: moderncastle.com/360-s10-review/ moderncastle.com/360-s9-review/ They are fine, but nothing that comes close to the "best" category.

[@angrygreek1985]

@@ModernCastle I'm asking because there's a guy selling one of the S10's new in my area for less than half retail price and just trying to see if it's worth it. Everything I have read about it so far seems like paid advertisement disguised as "review" so I've been very skeptical. Thanks for the links.

[@ModernCastle]

@@angrygreek1985 The S10 notably lagged behind numerous robots on the market, struggling with both low and high pile carpet in particular. Even at half price it's not a robot I would ever recommend. In my view, there appear to be serious design and/or hardware flaws.

[@MariaGarza-akaNzirz183]

Hello, which vacuum would you say has the combo of self empty bin, vac, and mopping? Like which one, if any, works well for both vacuuming and moping both carpet and hardwood floors and has a self empty out feature for both the vac and mop?

[@ModernCastle]

The Roborock S7+ amzn.to/3cgYdlT is the best choice when it comes to vac, mop, and self-empty bin.

[@MariaGarza-akaNzirz183]

@@ModernCastle is the self empty bin for both vac and mop? Or just one?

[@ModernCastle]

@@MariaGarza-akaNzirz183 Just the vacuum.

[@MariaGarza-akaNzirz183]

@@ModernCastle okay so is there a vacuum with a self empty bin for both vac and mop?

[@ModernCastle]

@@MariaGarza-akaNzirz183 No, there is nothing like that.

[@sppoch]

What abt roomba 860? Is he good?

[@ModernCastle]

Super old at this point. Not one I would ever recommend given how relatively inexpensive iRobot's current flagship is.

[@sppoch]

@@ModernCastle I was thinking on buying one for 100 dollars, would it be worth for that price?

[@ModernCastle]

@@sppoch If you can get for $100 that is a pretty good deal. I wouldn't pay much more than that though.

[@sppoch]

@@ModernCastle aight, and do you think It will manage to clean a 110m² department?

[@ModernCastle]

@@sppoch Yeah, it should be fine

[@deborahperry3449]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do all the research & analysis. I found it to be very beneficial!

[@ModernCastle]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@pamppusnegger]

Which vacuum would you highly recommend on 300-400€ budget?

[@ModernCastle]

Roomba e5 - amzn.to/2N0tBLp or Roborock S5 Max - amzn.to/357YX7z

[@summersculpt9278]

Great review!

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you!

[@failberg2977]

I know this is very late but I have birds that throw alot of seeds around and everything gets so dusty so quickly. wich would you recomend _ would love to jsut not alwasy come home to see that I have to vacuum emediatly when i come home (2 room apartment)

[@ModernCastle]

Any of these robots are more than capable of removing the birdseed. But if you want to be totally hands off just go with the Roomba S9+ - amzn.to/3DSReuT With the self empty dust bin you can ignore it for months at a time and always having amazing clean floors.

[@mr_starbeast]

Do all the different brands of self emptying versions require replacing bags in the base frequently?

[@lissettcuba4172]

I think it’s bag less I think …

[@Tribes11]

Why no Liectroux?

[@ModernCastle]

It's a small brand with very few people interested in it. Also, looking at the specs / hardware I am already underwhelmed.

[@Tribes11]

@@ModernCastle thanks for your reply, I thought they had a good product on newer models, sorry!

[@ModernCastle]

@@Tribes11 They might, I am just guessing. But my guess is based on the type of specs, hardware, naming, and marketing I see...there are so many of these new / small brand robots that come seemingly out of nowhere. More often than not it's the exact same low tier robot coming out of the same factories in China. Literally, it's the same hardware and software with just a different faceplate. Liectroux looks like this other brands.

[@jconn5865]

We have the Roborock s7 maxV ultra and it’s a beast.

[@ModernCastle]

Indeed - amazing machine. At present, it is our #1 pick for our 2023 best robot list.

[@Boodieman72]

I have the Roomba i8+ (i7+) and it quite often returns home but doesn't self empty.

[@ModernCastle]

That really shouldn't ever happen. I'd return that for a replacement unit.

[@coltonsvacuumcollection]

Can you please test the shark ai self empty?

[@ModernCastle]

It's on me list to test this year

[@yenyeongpoh2946]

Hi nice video. Can I inquire whether neato D7 and later models been tested

[@ModernCastle]

We have not tested the D7 or any other newer / high end Neato robots.

[@ferhatti78]

Did you already test the blaupunkt bleu bot extreme? It would be great if you test that machine and give your opinion on it. Thanks for effords

[@ModernCastle]

We haven't tested it yet. That's not a brand I have ever heard of before.

[@ferhatti78]

@@ModernCastle ok, maybe it's only a European brand, no matter thanks for replying

[@ModernCastle]

@@ferhatti78 You're welcome

[@RedbrickKkk]

great video!!!!

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you!!

[@deewademai]

Your wood flooring color is great. What color is that and where did you buy it?

[@ModernCastle]

It's by Reward Shores. European Oak, Barbados. REW126SHOBB www.coronahardwood.com/ch/products/flooring+wood+hardwood+laminate+floors/11795/rew126shobb/reward+barbados+european+oak%2C+shores/view We purchased it through a local wood supply company in Phoenix. However, I would think most suppliers should be able to order it.

[@joeglennaz]

No the only one that is wondering why these charts are not reviewed in here? Shirk historically makes great products certainly they make great vacuums that outperform Dyson and half the price. I just purchased a shark AI robot vac myself and I haven’t even practice seal in the box. So I’m anxious to see some shark reviews.

[@ModernCastle]

No need to wonder. We've tested a few different Shark robots and found them to simply be terrible. Don't get me wrong...in general, I really like Shark's stuff. Their higher end corded stick, cordless sticks, and uprights are fantastic. Some of them on par with Dyson and other high-end vacuums. However, their robots are just trash. There is just no nice way to say it.

[@diogosimao3212]

Nice video! I was wondering if you have tried any Rowenta product? I rarely see reviews of them and it is a reputable brand for other utilities. I was looking at the Rowenta X-plorer serie 75 total care, as the mopping interests me, it goes for around 300€ here.

[@ModernCastle]

Unfortunately, I have not tried that brand.

[@diogosimao3212]

@@ModernCastle Thank you for the quick answer!

[@ModernCastle]

@@diogosimao3212 You're welcome

[@MrSteffeleffe]

Do you have a video for dog hair?

[@ModernCastle]

We do not

[@zioru5682]

Thanks a lot! I want to ask what should I pick in the budget if I need good cleaning and hard floor?

[@ModernCastle]

What is your max budget?

[@mortajamartinez9176]

@Modern Castle what about Yeedi 2 hybrid or Yeedi vac station? It´s cheap and it has lots of features above its price. Don´t think the ones above are better in terms of quality/price. any opinion?

[@ModernCastle]

I'm really not a fan of Yeedi. It's not one I would recommend.

[@dirb82]

Excellent video brother after I watched ill stick with dream d9 its the best for my budget.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks very much! Dream D9 is a solid pick.

[@withcookies]

Good Video, nobody else even mentions shark so i'm glad you did. I had an earlier generation one and they blow.. My s5 max is light years beyond the shark I had.

[@ModernCastle]

Thanks very much. Based on the amount of hate I've received on my Shark robot videos, it seems to be a really beloved robot vacuum. Nevertheless, I build these videos and recommendations based on what we actually experienced. And the Shark just leaves a tremendous amount to be desired. S5 Max really is an amazing machine. I've got one setup in a garage rec room (with finish floors) and it does a great job.

[@markwbianchi]

Great video! Thanks for the extensive comparison. Does the Narwal T10 really have a 5,000ml water tank?

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you! And yes, but to clarify, the tank is in the base station, it's not carried on the unit itself.

[@MrBlueCreeper]

Good review!!!

[@ModernCastle]

Thank you!

[@MrBlueCreeper]

@@ModernCastle you're welcome!!!

[@lamvinhphuoc010]

you should take the obstacle test. and phone charger cord. Can your robot dodge them?

[@ModernCastle]

We've started doing more robust obstacle tests in our newer videos.

[@thedoctorate]

Thank you!

[@ModernCastle]

You're welcome!

[@detergodtatvide]

Where is Neato?

[@ModernCastle]

Far away from any best of list you'll ever see from Modern Castle I tested Neato years ago and was unimpressed with performance, navigation, usability, battery, warranty, and customer service. Not a robot brand I would ever recommend.

[@stevepowsinger733]

Man, this technology is confusing. I have a Roomba i4 (Costco's version of i3) and right away I see problems. The battery life is short. Today it doesn't want to start. I reset it and checked everything but it has trouble finding home too. I think I'll try the Roborock S6 Max as it is only $400 (vs $300 for the Roomba). I have a cluttered hard tile floor apt.

[@ModernCastle]

Navigation on the i3/i4 isn't amazing, Roborock is certainly better. Couple of things you could try... 1) Wipe down all the sensors with a microfiber cloth 2) Delete the map and allow it to remap your home 3) Move the base to a different location

[@-afandiyevc5183]

which robot is best under 300 $?

[@ModernCastle]

Roomba 694 - amzn.to/3Ilv5Ih Or maybe Roomba e5, though it's been harder to find that one lately 694 is widely available on Amazon

[@-afandiyevc5183]

@@ModernCastle thank you but it does not have water container for floor cleaning

[@ModernCastle]

@@-afandiyevc5183 If you need a robot vacuum mop combo for under $300 get the Roborock E4 - amzn.to/33RZlvu

[@-afandiyevc5183]

@@ModernCastleyou can send one of them as a gift😄

[@-afandiyevc5183]

Robot with mob and without mob cleans same? Or with mob is weaker