It is already the third month of 2020, so we decided to tell you about the best robot vacuum cleaners of this year, or to be precise, the first half of 2020. This article consists of 10 robot vacuum cleaners that are worth paying attention to.
Each of the robot vacuum cleaners here is good in its own way: some fo them cleans better on hard floors, while another ones are more suitable for cleaning carpets.
We hope our TOP 10 robot vacuum cleaners of 2020 will help you find the right option for your own conditions and budget. So let’s get started!
By the way, you can also read our article about TOP 7 Best Budget Robot Vacuum Cleaners Under $200 in 2020.
Xiaomi Roborock S5 Max
Roborock S5 Max is the first robot vacuum cleaner in our article. It is the updated version of the well-known Roborock S5, which was released in September 2019.
Roborock S5 Max went on sale at the end of 2019, and it immediately became very popular. It is even better than Xiaomi Roborock S6, which was released a little earlier.
Features:
- Equipped with lidar for navigation.
- Builds a room map, and has several cleaning plans.
- Dry and wet cleaning at the same time.
- Battery life up to 2.5 hours on a single charge.
- Limit the cleaning zones in the app.
- Set prohibited areas during mopping to protect carpets from getting wet.
- Adjust the suction power and water supply in the app.
- Cleaning area up to 250 sq.m.
As for specifications, we should note 460 ml dust box, 280 ml water tank, 5200mAh battery and suction power of up to 2000 Pa. Additional features of robot vacuum cleaner are a collapsible central brush for easier cleaning of hair and wool, control through a voice assistant and flexible settings for the cleaning schedule not only by day of the week and time, but also by room.
The price of Roborock S5 Max is about $500. The user reviews are positive, while the cleanijng is at a high level. So, we award the first place to Roborock S5 Max.
Hobot Legee-688
Hobot Legee-688 is the robot vacuum cleaner for cleaning the hard floors. It was released in October 2019. The robot vacuum celaner is equipped with two vibrating platforms on which microfiber cloths are installed. A suction hole is located in front of the platforms, and nozzles for supplying clean water are placed between the cloths.
Thanks to this design, the robot vacuum cleaner can simultaneously sweep and mop the floor, as well as wipe complex dirt. Hobot Legee-688 is perfect for cleaning on laminate, parquet and tile.
Features:
- Laser navigation.
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- Control through the mobile app.
- Building a room map.
- 7 cleaning modes.
- Adjustment of water supply and the suction power.
- Battery life up to 90 minutes.
- Cleaning area up to 150 sq.m.
It is important to note that this robot vacuum cleaner has a D-shaped body, so it cleans up better in the corners. 500 ml dust box and a separate water tank of 320 ml. The suction power can reach 2100 Pa.
Hobot Legee-688 is the best for cleaning the floor from dirty, but, due to the design, the obstacle patency is limited. The robot vacuum cleaner is not able to move sills above 5 mm, and it is not suitable for cleaning on carpets. But for smooth surfaces, this is a very good vacuum cleaner, given the specifications, features and price of about $450.
iRobot Roomba S9+
Well, let’s continue the ranking of the best robot vacuum cleaners of 2020. The third place takes iRobot Roomba s9+. It also presented at the end of 2019. This robot vacuum cleaner is only suitable for dry cleaning or sweeping. However, it is an excellent option for cleaning hair and wool, as well as for cleaning carpets.
iRobot Roomba s9+ is equipped with a powerful motor and a unique cleaning module based on silicone scraper rollers. They clean garbage efficiently, and they are easy to maintain.
In addition, the feature of iRobot Roomba s9+ is a self-cleaning base, so maintenance of the robot vacuum cleaner is minimized. No need to clean the dust box manually after each cleaning. It is enough to change the bag at the base once every one or two months, which can hold up to 30 volumes of a dust bag.
Features:
- Camera-based navigation.
- Building a room map.
- Save multiple cleaning plans.
- Control through the mobile application.
- Synchronization with a proprietary robot polisher for joint dry and wet cleaning.
- Support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants.
- Automatic increase in suction power on carpets.
- Set restricted areas on the map.
From the specifications it is important to say about battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh, battery life up to 120 minutes and a cleaning area of up to 185 sq.m on a single charge.
The price of a robot vacuum cleaner is $1500. This is the most expensive robot vacuum cleaner in the world. iRobot Roomba s9+ has about the same performance as other robot vacuum cleaners from this article, but it is three times more expensive.
Okami U100 Laser
Okami U100 Laser robot vacuum cleaner went on sale in October 2019. This is the flagship model of the company. The specifications and functions allow Okami U100 Laser to compete with previous robot vacuum cleaners from this article.
Features:
- Lidar-based navigation.
- Dry and wet cleaning (both separate and combined).
- Building a room map.
- Control through the app.
- Virtual restricted areas.
- Adjustment of wetting of the cloths and suction power.
As for specifications, the suction power is up to 2500 Pa, while the battery capacity is 3200 mAh. The battery life or cleaning time is up to 2 hours. The capcity of the dust box is 600 ml, while the water tank is 360 ml.
Okami U100 Laser can collect garbage and mop the floor at the same time. During wet cleaning, the robot vacuum cleaner can move along Y-shaped path, like a polisher. In addition, thanks to the high suction power and collapsible central brush, this robot vacuum cleaner copes well with wool, hair and carpet cleaning.
The price of Okami U100 Laser varies from $500 to $600.
Gutrend Echo 520
TOP 5 best robot vacuum cleaners of 2020 is closed by Gutrend Echo 520. The flagship robot vacuum cleaner from Gutrend was released in November 2019. Like most other robot vacuum cleaners from this rating, Gutrend Echo 520 is equipped with advanced navigation system and other advanced functions.
Features:
- Lidar-based navigation.
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- Building a room map.
- Control through the app.
- Adjustment of water supply and suction power.
- Restrict movement with magnetic tape and in the app.
It is important to say about battery capacity of 2600 mAh and battery life of up to 120 minutes and a cleaning area of up to 110 sq.m. The price of Gutrend Echo 520 is lower than previous robot vacuum cleaners – about $450. It is important to note that the robot vacuum cleaner is compact. The diameter is only 32.5 cm.
Gutrend Echo 520 is also equipped with a central brush for better cleaning of long hair and coat. The robot vacuum cleaner’s functions and reasonable price make it one of the best in 2020.
Viomi v2 Pro
The 6th place in our rating is taken by the popular Chinese robot vacuum cleaner Viomi V2 Pro. Viomi is a sub-brand of Xiaomi, but due to more budget components with the same specifications and functions, Viomi robot vacuum cleaners are cheaper.
Viomi V2 Pro costs about $370.
Features:
- Lidar-based navigation
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- During wet cleaning, the robot vacuum cleaner can move along Y-shaped path like a polisher.
- Building a room map.
- Control through the app.
- Adjustment of water supply and suction power.
- Set restricted areas on the map.
Viomi V2 Pro has a suction power of 2100 Pa. The battery has a capacity of 3200 mAh, so the robot vacuum cleaner is able to clean for 2 hours.
The dust box and water tank of Viomi V2 Pro is combined: 300 ml and 200 ml, respectively. This is enough for one cleaning cycle. User reviews about Viomi V2 Pro are mostly positive.
Genio Navi N600
Genio Navi N600 was released January 2020. It continues our rating of the best robotic vacuum cleaners of 2020. This robot vacuum cleaner belongs to mid-range price segment. The price is about $330.
Features:
- Camera-based navigation.
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- Building a room map.
- Control through the app.
- Limit the movement of the magnetic tape and in the application.
- Adjusting water supply and suction power.
This robot vacuum cleaner has 3200 mAh battery, so it can work up to 2 hours on a single charge. In addition, the suction power is increased to 2500 Pa. 600 ml dust box is used, which can be replaced with 360 ml water tank with a small compartment for garbage collection.
Because to the lack of lidar, Genio Navi N600 is more compact than its competitors. The height is up to 8 cm.
At the same time, Genio Navi N600 is well oriented in space, and it has all the necessary functions to automatically maintain cleanliness in the house.
Ecovacs DeeBot OZMO 900
The eighth place is awarded to the new Ecovacs model called DeeBot OZMO 900. The robot vacuum cleaner costs from $275 to $350, depending on the store.
Features:
- Lidar-based navigation.
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- Building a room map.
- Control through the app.
- Set restricted areas on the map.
- Adjustment of water supply and suction power.
Main specifications are battery capacity of 2600 mAh, battery life up to 90 minutes and cleaning area of over 100 sq.m. The robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with 450 ml dust box and a separate 240 ml water tank. Tank and dust box are used together. Therefore, Ecovacs DeeBot OZMO 900 can simultaneously mopping and sweeping.
In addition, the central brush can be replaced with a suction hole if necessary, which is very convenient. It is important to note that the Chinese company Ecovacs Robotics is one of the few who are exclusively engaged in the production of household robots, so their product quality is quite good.
Cleverpanda i7
Cleverpanda i7 is a robot vacuum cleaner for dry and wet cleaning with a camera for navigation. Its price is $350.
Features:
- Camera-based navigation.
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- Building a room map.
- Control through the app.
- Restrict movement in the application.
- Adjustment of water supply and suction power.
As you can see, the features are about the same as the previous robot vacuum cleaners. As for specifications, the key ones are a battery with a capacity of 3450 mAh, suction power up to 2500 Pa, a cleaning area of up to 180 sq.m and battery life of up to 150 minutes.
It is important to note that the dust box is combined with an electronic water tank. The volume of the dust box is 500 ml, while the water tank is 300 ml. This robot vacuum cleaner can simultaneously absorb debris and mop the floor. The price is very good, given the set of features and specifications.
Midea VCR08
OK, Midea VCR08 closes our rating of the best robot vacuum cleaners in 2020. This robot vacuum cleaner also has a function of dry and wet cleaning, active camera to monitor the home and the price of $275. By the way, it is sold in black and white.
Features:
- Navigation based on a gyroscope and sensors.
- Combined dry and wet cleaning.
- Control through the app and from the remote.
- Active surveillance camera.
- Adjustment of water supply nd suction power.
Features and functions are quite competitive: 3400 mAh battery, battery life up to 110 min. The cleaning area is up to 150 sq.m., suction power up to 4000 Pa, according to the manufacturer.
Midea VCR08 has 300 ml dust box and 450 ml water tank.
I would also like to talk about the active camera. The image from the camera is displayed on the smartphone screen. Video quality settings are available, you can mute/unmute the sound, as well as take a screenshot if necessary. Thanks to the active camera, the user can monitor the house and even talk with its inhabitants.
In addition, the robot vacuum cleaner supports the broadcast of voice through the built-in speakers.
For its money, Midea VCR08 is an interesting robot vacuum cleaner, but not the best, because navigation does not allow cleaning in large areas.
So we reviewed the best robot vacuum cleaners of 2020. We hope that our rating will help you choose the best option for your own conditions and budget.
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