Keep your floors clean without spending a ton of money. We’ve tested lots of affordable robot vacuums—these are the best you’ll find for $300 or less.
Robot vacuums can cost more than $1,000, but you don’t need to spend four figures to keep your floors clean. If you’re pinching pennies, rest assured that there are a number of models on the market that will get the job done without breaking the bank. We’ve tested robot vacuums at just about every price, and there are plenty of good affordable options out there. So to help you find the best bot on a budget, we’ve rounded up our highest-rated robot vacuums priced less than $300. What to Look For In a Robot Vacuum When choosing a robot vacuum, you’ll want to consider factors like battery life, size, and suction power. In terms of battery life, most robot vacuums these days can run for at least 60 minutes on a charge, but if you live in a larger home, you’ll want to look for one that can last 90 minutes or longer. Nearly all of the models we’ve chosen here pass the 90-minute mark, but the best battery life award goes to the iLife A9, which lasted 102 minutes on a charge in testing. iLife A9 Some of the most affordable robot vacuums we’ve tested are also among the most compact, which is a welcome feature if you have low-profile furniture. Before deciding which one to buy, it’s a good idea to measure the distance from the floor to the base of your couch to see which models, if any, will fit under it.
